OSHA Inspection: NN METAL STAMPINGS, INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,482 · Current $4,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:     a)   On August 24, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the work floor near press 31 was maintained in so far as possible a dry condition.  The floor presented oil accumulations which exposed employees to slip and fall hazards and struck by hazards from powered industrial vehicles driving through it.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and/or the maximum intervals between tests were not conducted in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5.    a)      On September 1, 2016, the employer did not ensure that electrical protective rubber gloves, used by electricians during electrical troubleshooting and testing, were tested at least once every six months.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 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)  On August 24, 2016 the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were utilized to control the electrical, gravitational and pneumatic energy sources when employees were performing die changes on the mechanical power press.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):   a)  On or about August 24, 2016 the employer did not ensure that employees performing die setting on mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, #4 and #29 implemented energy control application steps to isolate the equipment from the hazardous energy source(s).  Employees were exposed to crushing injuries while performing die setting tasks.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 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 requirement of this standard were being followed:     a)  On or about August 24, 2016, the employer did not conduct annual audits of its energy control procedure to assure that proper lockout/tagout procedures and requirements were being followed.  The lack of procedure audits exposed employees to amputation injuries in that adequate machine isolation was not being followed when employees accessed hazard areas of machines while performing set up, cleaning and other maintenance activities.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) 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:    a)  On or about August 24, 2016, the employer did not ensure press operators were trained as authorized employees prior to performing die changes on the mechanical power press such as, but not limited to, Prestole Press #4 and Press #29.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while performing this operation.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches were not provided with a means of selecting off, inch, single stroke, and continuous (when the continuous function was furnished) with the clutch/brake control to select:     a)  On or about April 15, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the means of mode selection between single and continuous stroke was capable of supervision by the employer on the mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, Press #30.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards during operation in continuous mode.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b) &(c):    a)  On or about August 24, 2016, the employer did not ensure die setting procedures for mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, press #31and  #4  were established which would protect the die setting employees from the downward motion of the mechanical power press' ram.  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards that could result in amputations.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):(a)      a)  On or about August 24, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, #4 and # 31.  Training was not provided regarding the hazards associated with the key used to control the mode selection and lock out tag out during die changes and set up. Operators were exposed to amputation injuries.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): Where exposed live parts were not deenergized (i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or infeasibility), other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:    a)  On or about September 1, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees working on an energized 480 volt circuit on mechanical power press #29 followed safe work practices.  The employee did not use electrical personal protective equipment while testing for power and was at risk of serious injury from electrical hazards including but not limited to electrical shock.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:       a)  On or about September 1, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees who were performing troubleshooting on energized 480 volt circuit on mechanical power press #29 used personal protective equipment to protect against electrical hazards.  An employee was exposed to electrical shock and arc flash hazards in that electrical personal protective equipment was not worn while performing electrical work.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 28, 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 August 24, 2016 the employer did not ensure powered industrial vehicle operators were evaluated for performance every three years. Operators were required to operate the powered industrial vehicles to move dies, coils and product through the facility. Employees were exposed to struck-by injuries if the vehicles were operated unsafely.

Issued

Dec 2, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:    a)  On or about August 24, 2016 the employer did not ensure that examinations of the forklifts were completed prior to operating on each shift exposing employees to struck by hazards.