OSHA Inspection: B & N MACHINE & WELDING

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.    The employer did not ensure forklift operators were trained in forklift operation exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    Employer did not conduct monthly hook inspections with certification records on overhead hoists exposing employees to struck-by hazards         a) 1.5-ton overhead hoist located at the back of the shop.       b) BUDGIT1-ton overhead hoist located at the back of the shop.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  Employer did not conduct monthly chain inspections with a certification records for overhead hoists exposing employees to struck-by hazards.        a) 1.5-ton overhead hoist located in the machine shop      b) BUDGIT 1-ton overhead hoist located in the machine shop.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s):  Employer did not ensure hoist hooks  were replaced promptly as needed for safe operation of overhead cranes exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 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:    Employer did not ensure lathes chucks and drill presses were guarded exposing employees to struck-by hazards.          a) Hercules Ajax lathe located in the machine shop.       b) Monarch lathe located in the machine shop.       c) Lehigh 20 lathe located in the machine shop.       d) Turret lathe located in the machine shop.       e) Springfield lathe located in the machine shop.       f)  Progress TE drill press located in the machine shop.       g) Delta drill press located in the machine shop.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  Employer did not ensure a drill press was anchored to the floor exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    Employer did not ensure bench grinders work rests were adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch exposing employees to struck by hazards.         a) Baldor bench grinder 4" wheel, located in the machine shop.       b) Prossar carbide  bench grinder 6" wheel, located in the machine shop.       c) Delta triple duty bench grinder 6" wheel, located in the machine shop.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  Employer did not ensure distance  between bench grinders tongue guards and abrasive wheel never exceeded one-fourth inch exposing employees to struck-by hazards.       a) Baldor 4" bench grinder located in the machine shop.      b) Delta triple duty 6" bench grinder located in the machine shop.      c) Prossar 6" carbide bench grinder.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $815 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    Employer did not ensure that a carbon dioxide and acetylene cylinders valve protection caps were in place and exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:  The employer did not ensure oxygen cylinders, in the manufacturing area, were stored away from acetylene cylinders while not in use and exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  Employer did not ensure cable on the welding machine were replaced and  exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 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:    Employer did not ensure a hand grinder was not plugged into a flexible cord with damaged insulation and exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  The employer did not ensure sufficient access and working space was provided and maintained about all electric equipment for employees and exposed them to physical and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  Employer did not ensure junction boxes and an electric panel box had covers and exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.       a) A junction box on a press located south of the wall on the south side of the building in the machine shop.      b) A junction box for the compressor located on the north wall in the machine shop.      c) 220 volts panel box for the compressor located on the north wall in the machine shop.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  The employer did not ensure a flexible cord used to supply electric current to a light fixture was not used as fixed wiring.

Issued

Apr 19, 2017

Abate by

May 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Employer did not ensure the west exit door was marked by a sign reading 'EXIT".