OSHA Inspection: NAPOLEON SPRING WORKS, INC.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,548 · Current $6,000 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. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, 2016, employees operating the track bending machine, Bender #21, were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that pinch points created by the machine's clamping mechanism and swing arm were not guarded.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,963 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(i)(f): Point of operation devices did not protect the operator by enclosing the point of operation before a press stroke can be initiated, and maintain this closed condition until the motion of the slide had ceased.    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation guarding device located on the #301 Stamtec power press (G1-80-S; s/n 0153) prevented employees from accessing the hazard area prior to initiation of, and during, continuous mode operation.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,963 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vii)(d): Two hand controls used with mechanical power press(es) were not fixed in position so that only a supervisor or safety engineer was capable of relocating the controls:    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the two hand controls for the gray Warco press were located in a fixed position so that only a supervisor or safety engineer could relocate the controls.  Employees operating the press were exposed to amputation hazards in that the two hand controls were able to be easily relocated.    b. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the two hand controls used for single stroke operation of the #301 Stamtec power press (G1-80-S; s/n 0153) were located in a fixed position so that only a supervisor or safety engineer could relocate the controls. Employees operating the press in a single stroke mode were exposed to amputation hazards in that the two hand controls were able to be easily relocated.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,548 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(5)(i): Mechanical power press(es) where the operator feeds or removes parts by placing one or both hands in the point of operation, and a two hand control, presence sensing device, or type B gate or movable barrier guard is used for safeguarding, the employer did not use a control system and a brake monitor which compy with paragraphs (b)(13) and (14) of this section.     a.  Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a control system with brake monitor was used when employees used a hands-in-die operation to load and unload parts in the Chicago (model 1416R; s/n L20002) mechanical power press.       b. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, the employer did not ensure that a control system with brake monitor was used when employees used a hands-in-die operation to load and unload parts in the grey Warco mechanical power press that is located in the Roll-Form Dept.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $125,482 · Current $75,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es).    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that point of operation devices located on the Chicago press (model 1416R; s/n L20002) were used during press operation.   Employees who loaded/unloaded parts in the machine were exposed to amputation injury in that each two hand control device was not utilized to protect all employees who assisted in press operation.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $17,927 · Current $28,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that lockout devices were marked to identify the employee applying the lock.  One lock without identifying information was used during a time three workers set-up the Chicago press (model 1416R; s/n L20002).    b. Napoleon Spring  Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that lockout devices were marked to identify the employee applying the lock.  An employee setting up the Niagara #5 power press was provided with and used a supervisor's lockout devices; the lockout devices did not identify the employee applying the lock.      Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $0 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. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed to assure that lockout/tagout procedure and requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 were being followed.  The employer did not assure that energy control procedures for equipment such as, but not limited to, mechanical power presses located in the Roll Form Dept. and Press Room, were audited.      b. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 7, 2016, a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed to ensure that lockout/tagout procedure and requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 were being followed.  The employer did not assure that energy control procedures for the ARB Hinge Machine (Press #20) were audited at least annually.       Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees who setup and/or maintain the equipment such as, but not limited to, mechanical power presses were adequately trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees that set-up the presses were not trained to isolate and render energy sources safe.    Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $20,000 Reduced

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. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 1, 2016, maintenance employees were exposed to amputation injury in that the Bradbury track cut-off machine, was not locked out prior to troubleshooting and replacing a proximity switch.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the electrical and hydraulic energy sources were implemented prior to the maintenance tasks; the employer did not:  - Turn off or shut down the equipment.  - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s).  - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe.  - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.     b. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, employees were exposed to crushing injury in that the Chicago press (model 1416R; s/n L20002) was not locked out prior to set-up activities.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the gravitational energy were implemented prior to the service activity; the employer did not:  - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, restrained and rendered safe.  -Verify that isolation and deenergizeation of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.    Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device prior to working on the machine or equipment.    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that each employee in the group who performed set-up activities to the Chicago press (model 1416R; s/n L20002) controlled the machine's hazardous energy.  A personal lockout device was not affixed by each employee in the group who was exposed to the unexpected energization, or release of stored energy, while setting-up the press.    Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $20,000 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:    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that periodic and regular inspections, which would identify deficiencies in the unsafe operation of the Chicago press (model 1416R; s/n L20002), were performed and documented.       Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 11, and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3): Original and continuing competence of personnel maintaining mechanical power press(es) was not insured:    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees who serviced mechanical power presses were trained to inspect and maintain mechanical power presses. The original and continuing competence of personnel servicing power presses was not maintained in that:  -  Regular inspections of equipment and safeguards, including safeguards that prevent operators from inadvertently reaching into the hazard area of presses were not conducted and/or documented.    -  Employees operated presses which were not guarded properly.  -  Employees changed dies without locking out the machine.    Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 11 and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.

Issued

Apr 24, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $17,927 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Supervision to ensure that correct operating procedures were being followed on mechanical power press(es) was inadequate:    a. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, 2016, the employer did not assure that the operator(s) of the #301 Stamtec power press (G1-80-S; s/n 0153) was instructed in the safe operation of the press in that the key selector switch for the press run mode was not supervised.  The key, used to change press modes, was kept in the selector switch and not supervised to assure that the press mode was not changed without the operator's knowledge.      b. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio:  On or about October 26, 2016, the employer did not assure that operators of the Chicago press (model 1416R; s/n L20002) were instructed in the safe operation of the press in that the key selector switch for the press run mode was not supervised.  The key, used to change press modes, was kept in the selector switch and not supervised to assure that the press mode was not changed without the operator's knowledge.      c. Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. - Archbold, Ohio: On or about November 2, 2016, the employer did not assure that the operator(s) of the gray Warco press was instructed in the safe operation of the press in that the key selector switch for the press run mode was not supervised.  The key, used to change press modes, was kept in the selector switch and not supervised to assure that the press mode was not changed without the operator's knowledge.      Napoleon Spring Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 905594, citation number 1, item number 12 and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 111 Weires Dr. Archbold, Ohio 43502.