OSHA Inspection: TIGER ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,564 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1):  At least two exit routes were not available in the workplace to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency, except as allowed in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. The exit routes must be located as far away as practical from each other so that if one exit route is blocked by fire or smoke, employees can evacuate using the second exit route:   A.  On or about July 28, 2016, Assembly Area:  The Assembly Area dead-ended 84-feet from the entry and a second exit was not provided.   NOTE:  NFPA 101 Table 40.2.5 identifies arrangement of means of egress, and allows 50 feet of travel to a dead-end corridor.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Abate by

Jan 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   A.  On or about August 25, 2016, Facility-Wide:  Employees were not provided with an emergency eyewash within the work area when exposed to corrosive chemicals, including BCS 405T soap with a pH of  4.2 and Simple Green Heavy-Duty Cleaner & Degreaser Concentrate, pH of 10-11.5.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Abate by

Jan 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and maintained in legible condition:  A.  On or about August 24, 2016, Primary Department:  A Hyster powered industrial truck used to move raw materials and finished parts throughout the shop did not have a legible data plate identifying the model, serial number and load limits.  Warning labels for "break-in instructions" and "safety rules" were illegible.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,993 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):  Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5):  A.  On or about July 18, 2016, facility-wide:  Employees who were allowed to operate powered industrial vehicles on site were not first provided appropriate training, which included a classroom portion and practical evaluation.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   A.  On or about July 18, 2016, Facility-Wide:  The employer had not evaluated the performance of each powered industrial truck operator's performance within the past three years.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(v)(a): Each two-hand control for single stroke operations on mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches was not protected against unintended operation:   A.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  The Minster 70-3 1/2 inclined part revolution mechanical power press, #1-21 had two "run" buttons which were not protected against unintended operation.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(viii): Mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches, with clutch/brake control systems which contained both single and continuous functions, were not designed so that in order to initiate a continuous run, a prior action or decision by the operator in addition to the selection of Continuous on the stroking selector, before actuation of the operating means would result in continuous stroking:     A.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  Minster 70-3 1/2 part revolution mechanical power press #1-21 had no prior action button on the press.  Operators could freely switch from inch to continuous stroke.  B.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  Minster 4 part revolution mechanical power press, #1-8 had no prior action button on the press.  Operators could freely switch from inch to continuous stroke.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Abate by

Dec 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(xiii): The clutch/brake control of mechanical power press(es) with part revolution clutches did not automatically deactivate in event of failure of the power or pressure supply for the clutch engaging means and did not require restoration of normal supply and the use of the tripping mechanism(s):  A.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  In the following instances, part revolution mechanical power presses were not provided with air pressure switches:  1.  Minster 4, #1-14 2.  Minster B1-32, #1-11 3.  Minster P2-30-36

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii): Mechanical power press control(s) did not incorporate a type of drive motor starter that would disconnect the drive motor from the power source in event of control voltage or power source failure and require operation of the motor start button to restart the motor when voltage conditions were restored to normal:   A.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  The V & O full revolution mechanical power press was not provided with a magnetic starter, which allowed the equipment to restart after a loss of power.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Abate by

Dec 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,993 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):   A.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  V & O full-revolution mechanical power press was provided with a barrier guard which allowed entry into the point of operation by reaching over the guard.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(f): Mechanical power press(es) using presence sensing point of operation devices were not provided with guards to protect all areas of entry to the point of operation not protected by the presence sensing device(s):   A.  On or about July 18, 2016, Secondary Department:  L&J 60-ton part revolution mechanical power press, PP-17 was provided with a Link Lite II light curtain which had the bottom five lights (seven inches) blanked, allowing employees to reach under the point of operation guarding during operation.  B.  On or about July 28, 2016, Secondary Department:  L&J 60-ton part revolution mechanical power press, PP-14 was provided with a Microguard light curtain which allowed employees to reach under the guard during the point of operation.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Abate by

Feb 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,993 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment.  The employer did not maintain a certification record of inspections which included the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the power press that was inspected:  A.  On or about July 18, 2016, facility-wide:  The employer had not developed or implemented a program by which periodic and regular inspections were conducted to ensure the safety of mechanical power presses.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   A.  On or about August 4, 2016, Primary Department:  At the Minster P2-200-80 Piece Maker, #200-69, a missing knockout was observed in an electrical box housing a 110V 2-outlet receptacle. The outlet was energized, powering a Pulse Air Electronic Air Injection Control System at the front of the press. The opening was located 75 inches from the ground., exposing employees to electric shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 24, 2016

Abate by

Feb 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  A.  On or about July 18, 2016, facility-wide:  The employer had not developed and implemented a hazard communication program which addressed container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee training.  Among other chemicals, employees at the facility were exposed to hazardous chemicals including BCS 405T which includes Oxalic acid; Triethylamine; Ethanol, 2-Butyoxy-; and Benzenesulfonic acid.  Employees were exposed to serious eye irritation and skin irritation hazards.