OSHA Inspection: PIONEER METAL FINISHING INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:      a.   E-Coat Line area work platform was not equipped with a guard for the opening at the upper landing access point 6 ft. above surface level.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe-boards:  Note:  Toe-boards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a.  In the Paint Line area, the Southern end of the work platform located above the Paint Line, at approximately 12 ft. above the surface level, did not have a top guardrail installed.    b.  In the Paint Line area, the West side of the work platform located above the Paint Line, at approximately 12 ft. above the surface level, had an unprotected edge approximately three feet long.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:    a.  Outside the Chemical Storage area exit door, the five concrete steps up to the exit landing did not have any guardrails installed.    b.   Near the Sludge Press Area, the Waste water fixed stairway next to the control panel was not equipped with a mid-rail.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(1): "Design." Units shall comply with applicable requirements of paragraph (a) of this section.    a.  At the facility located between the Alodine line and the E-coat line, there was a mobile ladder stand that had missing castors, damaged rungs, and damaged supports.    b.  At the facility located at the side of the E-Coat line, there was a mobile ladder stand that had damaged castors, rungs, and supports.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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 E-Coat Transfer area was not effectively guarded as it was missing a 4 ft. section of the barrier guard.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s):    a.  In the Southwest corner of the plant, the shaft for the Stage Washer number 10 motor was not adequately guarded.    b.  In the Southwest corner of the plant, the shaft for the Stage Washer number 11 motor was not adequately guarded.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a. At the facility, in the main aisle against a column an electrical receptacle box with live wiring was damaged which exposed the conductors.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary:  a.  In the R.O. Water Day Tank area,  the Panel LV2C switch box did not have a voltage marking.  b.  In the R.O. Water Day Tank area, the Panel HV2A 262 64 66 Stripper Tank Pump switch box did not have a voltage marking.  c.  In the R.O. Water Day Tank area, the Panel HV2 Spare switch box did not have a voltage marking.  d.  In the Alodine area, the Square D switch box did not have a voltage marking.  e.  In the Alodine area, the #2 Control box did not have a voltage marking.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a.  On the outside of the E-Coat Motor Control Center, a damaged enclosure was mounted without a cover, which had conductors exposed at the bottom opening.  b.  In the Sludge Press area, an electrical control box had an opening which exposed the conductors.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  a.  In the Powder Coat Booth, an extension cord was ran through the wall to provide electrical power in the booth.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a.  In the Alodine and R.O. Water Day Tank area, live wires extending outside a conduit opening were not protected from contact by an enclosure.    b.  E-Coat Motor Controller Center had live wires on the left site of the center that were not protected from contact by an enclosure.    c.  Above the E-Coat Paint Line, the E-Coat Oven electric panel box was left open to prevent overheating exposing employees to the interior live electrical parts.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a. At the facility the electrical charging plug that was equipped on the Genie GS-2032 scissor lift was missing a ground pin.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction:    a. In bay 1 located in the loading dock garage there was a 16 inch sump pit that was not equipped with a cover.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): Every floor hole into which persons could accidently walk was not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    a. In bay 1 located in the loading dock garage there was a 4 inch drain that was not equipped with a cover.    b. In bay 2 located in the loading dock garage there was a 4 inch drain that was not equipped with a cover.