OSHA Inspection: HOMEYER PRECISION MANUFACTURING

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from frost bite hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of the Yard, employee(s) who change out the LPG cylinders belonging to the Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n GC 40 KS, s/n AT87A01811, are not consistently provided access to suitable hand protection to protect them from frost bite hazards which may occur due to cross threaded propane fittings.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught in hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, specifically the lower level, a specific lockout/tagout procedure is not developed or implemented for the Strippit LVD Turbo 150T Press Brake, m/n PPEB 150/10, s/n 30980.  This press brake utilizes electricity, hydraulics, and gravity to operate.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught in hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  The authorized employee is not using safety blocks to isolate the hazard of gravity whenever the Strippit LVD Turbo 150T Press Brake, m/n PPEB 150/10, s/n 30980, is being serviced.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard were being followed:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught in hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/10/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Periodic audits are not being performed on the energy control procedures belonging to the AIDA Hydraulic 220T Punch Press, m/n NCI-2000, s/n CC420-1149, SEYI Hydraulic 88T Punch Press, m/n Mark 88, s/n EW80-084, and Bliss Mechanical 22T Punch Press, m/n unknown, s/n EIH-H250.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught in hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  The authorized employee is unfamiliar with all of the applicable energy sources and the methods and means necessary for their isolation and control that belong to the Strippit LVD Turbo 150T Press Brake, m/n PPEB 150/10, s/n 30980.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and was being kept up to date. The certification did not contain each employee's name and dates of training:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught in hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Employer certification that lockout/tagout training is being accomplished is not being maintained for all employees.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught in hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  The authorized employer is not isolating the gravity energy source belonging to the Strippit LVD Turbo 150T Press Brake, m/n PPEB 150/10, s/n 30980.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, specifically the Machine Shop, the rotating parts belonging to the Jet 15-Inch Bench Drill Press, m/n J-2530, s/n 354401, were unguarded.   b/   The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, specifically the Machine Shop, the rotating parts belonging to the Shiguya Cylindrical Grinding Machine, m/n G-30, s/n GUP-30-60, were unguarded.  c/   The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, specifically the Machine Shop, the rotating, abrasive wheel belonging to the 20-Inch Disk Grinder, m/n ISG-00040B, s/n S120007, was unguarded.   d/  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, specifically the Machine Shop, the rotating parts belonging to the IKEDA Radial Arm Drill, m/n RM-1300, s/n 79300, were unguarded.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, specifically the Machine Shop, the Dual Abrasive Wheel Pedestal Grinder, unknown m/n, unknown s/n, is not anchored to the concrete floor.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(i):   Tonnage and stroke requirements were neither stamped on die(s) nor recorded on records readily available to the die setter:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/10/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #2, six dies belonging to the Bliss Mechanical 22T Punch Press, m/n unknown, s/n EIH-H250, are not marked with their tonnage and stroke requirements.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(ii):  Die(s) were not stamped to indicate the upper die weight when necessary for air counterbalance pressure adjustment:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/10/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #2, six dies belonging to the Bliss Mechanical 22T Punch Press, m/n unknown, s/n EIH-H250, are not marked with their upper die weight.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(iii):  Die(s) were not stamped to indicate complete die weight when handling equipment may become overloaded:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/10/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #2, six dies belonging to the Bliss Mechanical 22T Punch Press, m/n unknown, s/n EIH-H250, are not marked with their complete die weight.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):   Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from arc flash and or electrocution hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, three General Electric 60 AMP Disconnect Boxes are installed on a live, 480 volt, Middle Row Bus Duct.  The exposed employee is not trained in the safety-related work practices pertaining to this work.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee may be exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or was near to them:    a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from arc flash and or electrocution hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, three General Electric 60 AMP Disconnect Boxes are installed on a live, 480 volt, Middle Row Bus Duct.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2):  Where exposed live parts were not de-energized, other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:    a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from arc flash and or electrocution hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, three General Electric 60 AMP Disconnect Boxes are installed on a live, 480 volt, Middle Row Bus Duct.  Safety-related work practices are not used to protect the employee from this hazard.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):  Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and/or did not use, electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work being performed:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from arc flash and or electrocution hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, three General Electric 60 AMP Disconnect Boxes are installed on a live, 480 volt, Middle Row Bus Duct.  Appropriate electrical protective equipment is neither available nor worn to protect the employee from this hazard.  What is provided are a pair of safety glasses and Salisbury GD-112 RPG-10 Type 1 Class O Electrical Gloves.  Suitable protective equipment in the form of a Class E hard hat, tinted face shield, dielectric foot wear, and arc flash suit as required by NFPA 70E-2015, Article 130.7, is not provided.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from arc flash and or electrocution hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, three General Electric 60 AMP Disconnect Boxes are installed on a live, 480 volt, Middle Row Bus Duct.  Appropriate insulated tools are neither available nor used to protect the employee from this hazard.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(ii):  Protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials were not used to protect each employee from shock, burns, or other electrically related injuries while that employee was working near exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or where dangerous electric heating or arcing could have occurred:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from arc flash and or electrocution hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/05/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  Inside of Building #1, three General Electric 60 AMP Disconnect Boxes are installed on a live, 480 volt, Middle Row Bus Duct.  Appropriate protective shields, barriers, or insulating materials are neither available nor worn to protect the employee from this hazard.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):  The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  a/   The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by hazards.  This condition was last observed on and about 05/04/16, at 16051 MO-HWY 47, Marthasville, MO 63357.  The employer is failing to certify previous forklift training for the operator of the Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n GC 40 KS, s/n, AT87A01811.