NORTH BRANFORD, CT —
OSHA Inspection: MACO MACHINERY CO., INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of MACO MACHINERY CO., INC. in 26 COMMERCE DRIVE, NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471 (NAICS 333612). OSHA activity number 341892313.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MACO MACHINERY CO., INC.
- Site address
- 26 COMMERCE DRIVE
- City
- NORTH BRANFORD
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06471
- Mailing
- 26 COMMERCE DRIVE, NORTH BRANFORD, CT 06471
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333612
- Employees
- 17
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.102 A
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.102(a): Cylinders. Employers must ensure that the in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and use of acetylene in cylinders comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2003 ("Acetylene") (Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 11th ed., 2003). WORKSHOP: The acetylene cylinder stored by the overhead garage door was not secured.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1710
- — Z (S) $2850
1910.107 B09
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction. WORKSHOP: The left, right and back sides of the paint booth, unknown identification were not maintained a clear space of not less than three (3) feet at all times.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1710
- — Z (S) $2850
1910.134 H02 I
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,563 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve. WORKSHOP: The half facepiece cartridge respirators required to wear during the tasks, such as (but not limited to) spray painting were not stored appropriately to protect them from damage and contamination.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3563
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,563 · Current $2,160 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition. WORKSHOP: The Caterpillar powered industrial truck (PIT) was not equipped with a nameplate for capacity rating.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2160
- — Z (S) $3563
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Sling identification. Alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach. WORKSHOP: The 3 out of 4 alloy steel sling chains, used to hoist metal stock with the overhead cranes did not have permanent affixed tags and/or identifications stating the size, grade, rated capacity, and sling manufacturer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1710
- — Z (S) $2850
1910.184 E02 I
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(i): Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear shaped links, welded or mechanical coupling links or other attachments shall have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the alloy steel chain with which they are used or the sling shall not be used in excess of the rated capacity of the weakest component. WORKSHOP: The rated capacity of the Master Link of the alloy steel chains, used to hoist metal stock with the overhead crane was not determined.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Dec 6, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,850 · Current $1,710 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. WORKSHOP: Both unused portions and top of the Kysor Johnson horizontal bandsaw were unguarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1710
- — Z (S) $2850
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341892313.
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