OSHA Inspection: MANIFOLD & PHALOR, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:        a. On or about July 11, 2016, the Haas CNC VBM lockout/tagout procedures did not include [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B)]specific procedural steps for shutting down the equipment, isolating the pneumatic, blocking the counterweight, to control hazardous energy. [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C)] Specific procedural steps were not included for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices and the responsibility for them. [1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D)] Specific procedural steps were not included for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, and any other control measures, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with performing servicing and/or maintenance on the Haas CNC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.    a. On or about July 11, 2016, the employer did not certify that the periodic inspection had been performed for nearly all of the equipment in the facility, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with performing servicing and maintenance on equipment.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Oct 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.    a. Located in Bay 2 of the facility, there was a Gould & Eberhardt hobbing machine that had no guarding to protect employees from the point-of-operation and other rotating parts, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in and/or amputation hazard.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Oct 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.    a. Located in Bay 2 of the facility, there was a Gould & Eberhardt hobbing machine that had an unguarded horizontal shaft about two and half feet from the floor, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): General requirements for machine guards. Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible. The guard shall be such that it does not offer an accident hazard in itself.     a. Located in Bay 2 of the facility, there was a Gould & Eberhardt hobbing machine that had a guard over the gear hobs gears that could be open by hand, thereby exposing the employees to an amputation hazard.        b. On or about July 11, 2016, there was a Giddings & Lewis horizontal boring machine that had guarding on the back that was able to be opened by hand, thereby exposing the employees to a struck-by/caught-in hazard.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes.    a. On or about July 11, 2016, mounted on Lodge & Shipley lathe, a portion of a guard was missing around the lathes pulleys, thereby exposing the employees to an amputation/caught-in hazard.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.    a. On or about July 11, 2016, mounted on Lodge & Shipley lathe, a portion of a guard was missing around the lathes belts and pulleys, thereby exposing the employees to an amputation/caught-in hazard.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.     a. On or about July 11, 2016, located in Bay 1 on the back of the Lodge & Shipley lathe, there was an 480 volt electrical box that an unused opening which was not effectively closed, thereby exposing the employees to burn injuries if an arc flash would occur and/or an electrical shock hazard of 480 volts.             b. On or about July 11, 2016, located in Bay 2, there was an electrical box for the American Long Bed Lathe that had four unused openings, thereby exposing the employees to burn injuries if an arc flash would occur and/or an electrical shock hazard of 480 volts.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  a. On or about July 11, 2016, located in Bay 1 at an electrical disconnect for the Lodge & Shipley lathe, there was an electrical conduit body elbow that had its cover missing, thereby exposing the employees to an electrical shock hazard of 480 volts.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspection. The following items shall be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. All deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:   a. On or about July 11, 2011, located throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure required daily inspections were being performed on the overhead cranes.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Inspections. Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.  a. On or about July 11, 2011, located throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure inspections were being performed in order to remove damaged or defective slings to be immediately removed from service.