OSHA Inspection: PINQUIST TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:   Near press #5, a 30 inch by 27 inch wide by five foot deep pit was not provided with a cover or guard.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  One oxygen and one acetylene cylinder were not secured to prevent tipping.    b) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  One argon tank was not secured to prevent tipping.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,087 Reduced

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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 or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees were performing maintenance and die changes on equipment such as, but not limited to mechanical power presses, turret press, and a tumbler.  The equipment had energy sources such as electrical, pneumatic, and potential energies.  The company had not developed procedures and ensured that the equipment is locked out prior to employee exposure.        Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees performing maintenance and die changes on equipment such as, but not limited to mechanical power presses, turret press, and a tumbler.  The equipment had energy sources such as electrical, pneumatic, and potential energies.  The company had not provided employees with equipment and hardware necessary to perform energy control/ lockout activities, such as, but not limited to locks, hasps, valve covers and blocking.          Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees were performing maintenance and die changes on equipment such as, but not limited to mechanical power presses, turret press, and a tumbler.  The equipment had energy sources such as electrical, pneumatic, and potential energies.  The company had not provided any training in regards to perform lock out/ energy control procedures.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Material, boxes, and stock were stored so that they created tripping hazards.      b) On or about 12/8/2016, in the storage area:  Materials and boxes were stored so that they created tripping hazards.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees who operated a Hyster 60 560XM Fork Truck were not provided with any training regarding safe operation.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

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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) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:   An Oyuasa Accu-Tap tapping machine was not provided with guarding.      b) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  A Wells horizontal band saw did not have the unused portion of   its blade guarded.        c) On or about 11/8/2017, In the facility:  A parts tumbler did not have the rotating outfeed chute guarded.    d) On or about 11/8/2017, In the facility:  A parts tumbler did not have the pinch point between the body and the guide rollers guarded.    e) On or about 11/8/2017, In the facility:  An Interlock Industries spot welder was in use without any guard.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4): Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, in the facility:  A drum tumbler was not provided with guarding around its rotating body and frame.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,087 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches were not provided with a means of employer supervision of the inch, single stroke, and continuous (when the continuous function was furnished) mode selection:      a) On or before 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees were operating part revolution power presses such as Press #9, and Press #3 with the key left in the mode selector switch's.       Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,521 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(1)(ii): Hand tool(s) were not used for freeing and removing stuck work or scrap pieces from the die(s) of mechanical power press(es) so that no employee needed to reach into the point of operation for such purposes:    a) On or before 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees were operating mechanical power presses, such as Press #7, Press #9, Press #3, and the High Speed press.  Tools were not provided and used to prevent employees from reaching into the point of operation.       Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(ii): Spring loaded turnover bars were not provided for mechanical power press(es) designed to accept such turnover bars:    a) On or before 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Employees were utilizing a turn over bar that was not spring loaded in order to move flywheels on power presses.          Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): The employer did not establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections of power presses:      a) On or before 11/8/2016, In the facility:  No inspections were being performed on mechanical power presses located in the facility.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3): Original and continuing competence of personnel maintaining mechanical power press(es) was not insured:    a) On or before 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Personnel performing maintenance work on mechanical power presses were not trained to ensure competency.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or before 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Personnel operating mechanical power presses were not trained to ensure the safe operation of the presses.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    a) On or about 11/8/2016, in the facility:  The flywheel on Press #7 was not completely guarded.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  Two pulleys located on top of the Wells horizontal band saw were not guarded.     b) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  A drive pulley located at the end of the Sienna 1212 Turret press was not guarded.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  A 1/2 inch semi V belt located on the Wells horizontal band saw was not guarded.   b) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  A 3 inch ribbed belt located on the Turret press was not guarded.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,087 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, in the facility:  A 26 inch diameter sprocket and associated chain used to drive a tumbler were not guarded.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:   A DeWalt D28402 angle grinder was in use without a guard.        Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $652 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:   There was no fire extinguisher available for use while welding operations were performed.          Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:   No shields were used to isolate a welding operation from other employees in the facility.        Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The Tumbler had an unused interlock circuit which was left hanging from the bottom of the machine, with metal washers weighing it down.      b) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The Tumbler had a metal condulete box with a flexible cord leading from it, the cord was pulled away from the condulete box.    c) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The Tumbler had metal condulete boxes with rigid conduit pulled away from the boxes, exposing wiring.     d) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The Tumbler had a splice in its supply line which was made outside of a rigid box.      e) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The foot control for power press number seven had a damaged electrical cable.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The electric control box for Interlock Industries spot welder was open, exposing energized parts.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $869 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The power cords energizing the Tumbler were damaged and lacking strain relief.    b) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:  The power supply for the Accu-TapII was pulled out where it entered the machine, providing no effective strain relief.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $43,456 · Current $13,037 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) On or about 10/31/2016, In the facility: The marked emergency exit door located in the South East corner of the building was locked with a padlock.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On or about 10/31/2016, In the facility: The access to a marked emergency exit door located in the South East corner of the building  was blocked by metal sheets.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $50,700 · Current $16,536 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) On or about 10/31/2016, In the facility: A Bliss Part Revolution Power Press, Press # 3, was used without point of operation guarding.      b) On or about 10/31/2016, In the facility:  A Bliss C-110 Part Revolution Power Press, Press #9, was used without point of operation guarding.    c) On or about 10/31/2016, In the facility:  A Bliss Full Revolution Power Press, Press #7, was used without point of operation guarding.    d) On or about 10/31/2016, In the facility:  A Minster B1-22 Full Revolution Power Press, High Speed Press, was used without point of operation guarding.    e) On or before 10/31/2016, In the facility:  A Bliss Full Revolution Power Press, Press #4, was used without point of operation guarding.    f) On or before 10/31/2016, In the facility:  A Danly Full Revolution Power Press, Press #8, was used without point of operation guarding.      Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Apr 21, 2017

Abate by

May 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:  a) On or about 11/8/2016, In the facility:   A floor hole near the welding area was not provided with a cover or guard.    Abatement certification is required for this item.