OSHA Inspection: KUMHO TIRE GEORGIA, INC.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jun 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed being struck by falling objects:   On or about 2/9/2017 in the mold shop, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while performing lifting operations of equipment including but not limited to molds weighing up to 750kg (1,653 lbs.) where the employer provided modified eyebolts to be used to lift equipment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 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.  On or about 2/10/2017 the employer failed to install complete guardrails around the Cure Press line areas exposing full time and temporary employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards while walking in the area at machines including but not limited to 36 inch lengths of unprotected fall hazards of 16 inch deep pits and moving equipment:  a. Cure Press line "A" machine #6 on the right side  b. Cure Press line "E" machine #3 on the right side  c. On or about 2/8/2017 at APU II #1, employees performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine were exposed to broken bones & sprains where the employer failed to cover an 11" deep X 18" long X 12" wide pit located in the walking/working surface behind the machine.   d. On or about 2/8/2017 at APU II #2, employees performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine were exposed to broken bones & sprains where the employer failed to cover an 11" deep X 18" long X 12" wide pit located in the walking/working surface behind the machine.  e. On or about 2/8/2017 at APU II #3, employees performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine were exposed to broken bones & sprains where the employer failed to cover an 11" deep X 18" long X 12" wide pit located in the walking/working surface behind the machine.  f. On or about 2/8/2017 at APU II #4, employees performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine were exposed to broken bones & sprains where the employer failed to cover an 11" deep X 18" long X 12" wide pit located in the walking/working surface behind the machine.  g. On or about 2/8/2017 at APU II #5, employees performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine were exposed to broken bones & sprains where the employer failed to cover an 11" deep X 18" long X 12" wide pit located in the walking/working surface behind the machine.  h. On or about 2/8/2017 at APU II #6, employees performing maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine were exposed to broken bones & sprains where the employer failed to cover an 11" deep X 18" long X 12" wide pit located in the walking/working surface behind the machine.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 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:  On or about 2/10/2017 employees performed service, cleaning, and repairs on machines containing thermal, gravitational, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic energies, where the employer failed to develop machine specific procedures for machines including but not limited to:  a. Cure Press line "A" machine #1 b. Cure Press line "A" machine #2 c. Cure Press line "A" machine #3 d. Cure Press line "A" machine #4 e. Cure Press line "A" machine #5 f. Cure Press line "A" machine #6 g. Cure Press line "A" machine #7 h. Cure Press line "A" machine #8 i. Cure Press line "A" machine #9 j. Cure Press line "A" machine #10 k. Cure Press line "B" machine #1 l. Cure Press line "B" machine #2 m. Cure Press line "B" machine #3 n. Cure Press line "B" machine #4 o. Cure Press line "B" machine #5 p. Cure Press line "B" machine #6 q. Cure Press line "B" machine #7 r. Cure Press line "B" machine #8 s. Cure Press line "B" machine #9 t. Cure Press line "B" machine #10 u. Cure Press line "C" machine #1 v. Cure Press line "C" machine #2 w. Cure Press line "C" machine #3  x. Cure Press line "C" machine #4 y. Cure Press line "C" machine #5 z. Cure Press line "C" machine #6 aa. Cure Press line "C" machine #7 bb. Cure Press line "C" machine #8  cc. Cure Press line "C" machine #9 dd. Cure Press line "C" machine #10 ee. Cure Press line "D" machine #1 ff. Cure Press line "D" machine # 2 gg. Cure Press line "D" machine #3 hh. Cure Press line "D" machine #4 ii. Cure Press line "D" machine #5 jj. Cure Press line "D" machine #6 kk. Cure Press line "D" machine #7 ll. Cure Press line "D" machine #8 mm. Cure Press line "D" machine #9 nn. Cure Press line "D" machine #10 oo. Cure Press line "E" machine #1 pp. Cure Press line "E" machine #2 qq. Cure Press line "E" machine #3 rr. Cure Press line "E" machine #4 ss. Cure Press line "E" machine #5 tt. Cure Press line "E" machine #6 uu. Cure Press line "E" machine #7 vv. Cure Press line "E" machine #8 ww. Cure Press line "E" machine #9 xx. Cure Press line "E" machine #10 yy. Cure Press line "F" machine #1 zz. Cure Press line "F" machine #2 aaa. Cure Press line "F" machine #3 bbb. Cure Press line "F" machine #4 ccc. Cure Press line "F" machine #5 ddd. Cure Press line "F" machine #6 eee. Cure Press line "F" machine #7 fff. Cure Press line "F" machine #8  ggg. Cure Press line "F" machine #9 hhh. Cure Press line "F" machine #10. iii. On or about 2/8/2017 at the chain conveyor near the fabric storage by hoist #7, the employer failed to insure that equipment being worked on was locked out. Operators were exposed to amputation and caught-in hazards where the power was off but not locked out. jjj. On or about 3/8/2017 at the TUG #1 balance station area, full time and temporary employees rely on the E-stop to allow for full body entrance inside to perform cleaning operations. kkk. On or about 3/8/2017 at the TUG #2 balance station area, full time and temporary employees rely on the E-stop to allow for full body entrance inside to perform cleaning operations. lll. On or about 3/8/2017 at the TUG #3 balance station area, full time and temporary employees rely on the E-stop to allow for full body entrance inside to perform cleaning operations. mmm. On or about 3/8/2017 at the TUG #4 balance station area, full time and temporary employees rely on the E-stop to allow for full body entrance inside to perform cleaning operations. nnn. On or about 3/8/2017 at the TUG #5 balance station area, full time and temporary employees rely on the E-stop to allow for full body entrance inside to perform cleaning operations.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  On or about 12/8/2016 throughout the facility the employer failed to train operators responsible for tasks including but not limited to cleaning and clearing jams and machinery including but not limited to the curing presses and APU II lines on how to conduct lockout.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,802 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a. On or about 3/7/2017 at the Bulk Car un-loader station silos; the employer failed to ensure that the portable fire extinguisher was charged and ready for use where operators are unloading materials such as but not limited to Carbon black which is combustible.   b. On or about 3/7/2017 at the Bulk Car un-loader station silos; the employer failed to ensure that the portable fire extinguisher was charged and ready for use where operators are unloading materials such as but not limited to Carbon black which is combustible.    Both extinguishers were identified on 3/3/2017 by the on-site consultant as being discharged and were allowed to remain in place. Additionally, both extinguishers were missing the inspection tags.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $3,802 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2): Makeshift device(s), knot(s) or bolt(s) were used to shorten sling(s):  On or about 2/10/2017 in the ST4 Tire testing area, employees performing loading operations were exposed to struck-by hazards where the material was being lifted by a sling that was shortened by tying knots into it.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jun 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  On or about 2/10/2017 throughout the facility, employees performing lifting operations were exposed to potential struck-by hazards where slings were not inspected daily.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  On or about 2/10/2017 at the ST4 Tire testing machine, employees performing lifting operations were exposed to potential struck-by hazards where the synthetic sling was not identified with its rated capacities.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 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, rotating parts:  a. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 1 the employer failed to guard the outside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to amputation hazards.  b. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 1 the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  c. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 1 opposite from the power supply, the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  d. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 2 the employer failed to guard the outside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to amputation hazards.  e. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 2 the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  f. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 2 opposite from the power supply, the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  g. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 3 the employer failed to guard the outside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to amputation hazards.  h. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 3 the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  i. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 3 opposite from the power supply, the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  j. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 4 the employer failed to guard the outside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to amputation hazards.  k. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 4 the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  l. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 4 opposite from the power supply, the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  m. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 5 the employer failed to guard the outside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to amputation hazards.  n. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 5 the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  o. On or about 2/10/2017 at the T U G line 5 opposite from the power supply, the employer failed to guard the inside two inch conveyer belt with one inch in-going nip point, 45 inches above the walking/working surface, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  p. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #1 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working surface where there was no gate installed on the outside of the tunnel, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.   q. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #2 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working surface where there was no gate installed on the outside of the tunnel, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.     r. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #3 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working surface where there was no gate installed on the outside of the tunnel, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.   s. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #4 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working surface where there was no gate installed on the outside of the tunnel, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.   t. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #5 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working where there was no gate installed on the outside of the tunnel, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.   u. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #6 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working surface where there was no gate installed on the outside of the tunnel, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards. The inside of the tunnel was guarded by an interlocked gate.  v. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #1 festune, the employer failed to guard the in-going nip point on the 10" conveyor belt located two and one half inches in, 36" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  w. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #2 festune, the employer failed to guard the in-going nip point on the 10" conveyor belt located two and one half inches in, 36" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  x. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #3 festune, the employer failed to guard the in-going nip point on the 10" conveyor belt located two and one half inches in, 36" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  y. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #4 festune, the employer failed to guard the in-going nip point on the 10" conveyor belt located two and one half inches in, 36" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  z. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #5 festune, the employer failed to guard the in-going nip point on the 10" conveyor belt located two and one half inches in, 36" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  aa. On or about 2/10/2017 at A P U II #6 festune, the employer failed to guard the in-going nip point on the 10" conveyor belt located two and one half inches in, 36" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  bb. On or about 2/10/2017 at the Banbury #1 rubber transfer line tunnel, the employer failed to guard the eight foot wide conveyer belt located 64" above the walking/working surface, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  cc. On or about 2/10/2017 at the Fabric calendar machine, outside of the maintenance shop, the employer failed to install guards around the 230 degree F./110 degree C. steam pipes located six inches outside the walking/working surface exposing employees to burn hazards.  dd. at APU II #1 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the upper die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  ee. at APU II #1 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the lower die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  ff. at APU II #2 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the upper die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  gg. at APU II #2 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the lower die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  hh. at APU II #3 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the upper die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  ii. at APU II #3 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the lower die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  jj. at APU II #4 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the upper die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  kk. at APU II #4 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the lower die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  ll. at APU II #5 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the upper die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  mm. at APU II #5 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the lower die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  nn. at APU II #6 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the upper die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  oo. at APU II #6 employees were exposed to burn hazards of 90 degrees C. / 194 degrees F. where the lower die cassette is not covered when removed from the body of the machine to pre-heat or cool down. The location of the stored cassette spans a walkway allowing for contact if any operators go beneath the cassette.  pp. at APU II #4 employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards where the employer failed to completely install guarding behind the mobile sled allowing for operators to potentially enter the danger area without isolating the machines energy sources. Additionally, the light curtain that was to stop the movement of the machine if broken was covered with bubble wrap and not in proper working order.  qq. at APU II #5 employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards where the employer failed to install the locking mechanism for the entrance gate allowing for potential entry into the danger area without isolating the machines energy sources.  rr. at APU II #6 employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards where the employer failed to install the gate to prevent employees from entering into the danger area behind the sled without isolating the machines energy sources.  ss. On or about 2/10/2017 at the machine #1 tire inspector, the employer failed to provide guarding to operators that are inspecting the tires. Employees were observed actuating the machine with their hands in close proximity to the in-going nip point and pinch point created by the hinged table and rotating cylinders exposing them to caught-in related and amputation hazards.  tt. at the machine #2 tire inspector, the employer failed to provide guarding to operators that are inspecting the tires. Employees were observed actuating the machine with their hands in close proximity to the in-going nip point and pinch point created by the hinged table and rotating cylinders exposing them to caught-in related and amputation hazards.  uu. at the machine #3 tire inspector, the employer failed to provide guarding to operators that are inspecting the tires. Employees were observed actuating the machine with their hands in close proximity to the in-going nip point and pinch point created by the hinged table and rotating cylinders exposing them to caught-in related and amputation hazards.  vv. at the machine #4 tire inspector, the employer failed to provide guarding to operators that are inspecting the tires. Employees were observed actuating the machine with their hands in close proximity to the in-going nip point and pinch point created by the hinged table and rotating cylinders exposing them to caught-in related and amputation hazards.  ww. at the scrap winder at the Chafer/flipper Slitter, the employer failed to provide hand guarding to operators performing scrap winding operations where the two, eight inch rotating splined shafts, approximately four feet above the walking/working surface were not guarded.  xx. at the Body 3001 conveyor, the employer failed to install the guarding completely around the line leaving a 17" gap next to the interlocked gate allowing for the potential entrance into the danger area without isolating the machines energy sources.  yy. On or about 2/9/2017 at the wire cutting shop employees were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards where the Central machinery 8" bench grinder right side guard was not installed over the 8" wire brush exposing the rotating nut and flange.  zz. On or about 12/08/2016 at A P U II #5 tunnel, the employer failed to guard the four foot wide conveyor belt located 61" above the walking/working where the interlocked gate marked J20S-D2 was defeated on the inside of the tunnel, where operators were observed exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards.  aaa. On or about 12/08/2016 at A P U II #5 "A" side, the employer failed to enforce the proper use of interlocks installed to guard the two 19" driven rollers, four feet in and 65" above the walking/working where the interlocked gate marked J20S-D1 was defeated, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  bbb. On or about 12/08/2016 at A P U II #5 "B" side, the employer failed to enforce the proper use of interlocks installed to guard access to the robot where the interlocked gate marked J20S-D10 was defeated, exposing operators to caught-in and amputation hazards.  ccc. On or about 12/08/2016 at A P U II #5 "B" side, the employer failed to enforce the proper use of interlocks installed to guard the upper catwalk where the interlocked gate marked KD417142 was defeated, where operators were observed exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards while walking next to the line while in operation.  ddd. On or about 2/9/2017 at the Banbury line #1 operators were exposed to struck-by and caught-in related hazards where the interlocked gate was removed and the electronic sensor was taped to the electronic pick-up allowing the operators to reach into the hazard area while the machine was still in operation.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Machine guard(s) on machine(s) were so installed that they offered accident hazards in themselves:  a. in the ACDC room operators were exposed to amputation and caught-in hazards where the one and three quarter wide inboard chain conveyor ingoing nip point was not guarded allowing a two and three quarter inch opening and one half inch opening on either side.  b. in the ACDC room operators were exposed to amputation and caught-in hazards where the one and three quarter wide outboard chain conveyor ingoing nip point was not guarded allowing a two and three quarter inch opening and one half inch opening on either side.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 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:  a. On or about 2/9/2017 at the machine shop employees performing grinding operations on the Jet 8" bench grinder were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards where the left bench rest was not properly adjusted leaving a one quarter inch gap between the stone and rest.  b. On or about 2/9/2017 at the machine shop employees performing grinding operations on the Jet 8" bench grinder were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards where the right bench rest was not properly adjusted leaving a three eighths inch gap between the stone and rest.  c. On or about 2/9/2017 in the wire cutting room employees performing grinding operations on the  Central machinery 8" bench grinder were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards where the left bench rest was not properly adjusted leaving a three quarter inch gap between the stone and rest.  d. On or about 2/9/2017 at the Banbury #1 line employees performing grinding operations on the Delta 6" bench grinder were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards where the left bench rest was not installed leaving a three quarter inch gap between the stone and rest.  e. On or about 2/9/2017 at the Banbury #1 line employees performing grinding operations on the Delta 6" bench grinder were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards where the right bench rest was not installed leaving a one half inch gap between the stone and rest.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  a. On or about 2/9/2017 in the machine shop the employer failed to insure the left tongue guard of the Jet 8" bench grinder was properly adjusted as the stone wore down leaving an opening of one half inch between the stone and the upper casing exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.  b. On or about 2/9/2017 in the machine shop the employer failed to insure the right tongue guard of the Jet 8" bench grinder was properly adjusted as the stone wore down leaving an opening of one half inch between the stone and the upper casing exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.  c. On or about 2/9/2017 in the wire cutting room the employer failed to insure the left tongue guard of the Central Machinery 8" bench grinder was properly adjusted as the stone wore down leaving an opening of three quarters of an inch between the stone and the upper casing exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards.  d.  On or about 2/9/2017 at the Banbury #1 the employer failed to insure the left tongue guard of the Delta 6" bench grinder was properly adjusted as the stone wore down leaving an opening of one half inch between the stone and the upper casing exposing employees performing grinding operations to struck-by and caught-in hazards.   e. On or about 2/9/2017 at the Banbury #1 an employee was observed as exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards while performing grinding operations on nuts. The employer failed to insure the right tongue guard of the Delta bench grinder was properly adjusted as the stone wore down leaving an opening of one half inch between the stone and the upper casing.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.216(b)(1)(i): Pressure-sensitive body bars installed at front and back of each mill did not operate readily by the pressure of the mill operator's body:  On or about 3/9/2017 at the Batch Mill, Banbury #1; the employer failed to ensure that the body bar safety device, installed at the front of the machine was operational. Full time and temporary operators were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards while performing tasks including but not limited to cutting samples which required them to reach into the danger area.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:  On or about 2/9/2017 on floor 3 mixing area, employees performing maintenance and servicing activities of the screw augers were exposed to caught-by and amputation hazards where the 2 inch riveted collar, 1 3/4 inch diameter, 2 1/2 inch long rotating horizontal shafts were located 81 inches (6 feet-9 inches) above the floor at:  a. 05694, b. 05693, c. 05702, d. 05697, e. 05688, f. 05696, g. 05701, h. 05692, i. 05691, j. 05700, k. 05685, l. 05704, m. 05706, n. 05686, o. 05699, p. 05690, q. 05689, r. 05698, s. 05695, t. 05687, u. 05705, v. 05703,  On or about 2/9/2017 on the mixing area roof employees performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and manual switching from one scrubber motor to the other were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards where the 1 1/4 inch diameter 2 inch long, horizontal, rotating shafts located 6 inches above the floor were not guarded on the Serfilco motors:  w. Scrubber #1 S/N F1210036697, x. Scrubber #1 S/N F1310036732, y. Scrubber #2 S/N F13100366___ (last 3 illegible), z. Scrubber #2 S/N Illegible, aa. Scrubber #3 S/N F1209286609, bb. Scrubber #3 S/N illegible, cc. Scrubber #4 S/N F15081360__ (last 2 illegible), & dd. Scrubber #4 S/N illegible

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.:  a. On or about 2/9/2017 in the wire cutting room employees performing cleaning operations with an air gun that was not fluted, were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air was measured at greater than 100 P.S.I. at output.  b. On or about 2/9/2017 in the wire cutting room employees performing cleaning operations with an air gun that was not fluted, were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air was measured at greater than  100 P.S.I. at output.  c. On or about 2/9/2017 in the AC/DC space employees performing cleaning operations with the air wand that was not fluted, were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air was measured at greater than  100 P.S.I. at output.  d. On or about 2/9/2017 at the mini rubber slitter #1 employees performing cleaning operations were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted and was measured at greater than 100 P.S.I. at output.  e. On or about 2/9/2017 at the mini rubber slitter #2 employees performing cleaning operations were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted and was measured at greater than 100 P.S.I. at output.  f. On or about 2/9/2017 in the mold shop employees performing cleaning operations of themselves were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted. Gun was missing trigger.  g. On or about 2/9/2017 in the mold shop employees performing cleaning operations of themselves were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted. Gun was missing trigger.  h. On or about 2/9/2017 in the machine shop at the JET drill press, employees performing cleaning operations of metal chips were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted and P.S.I. at output was measured at greater than 100.  i. On or about 2/9/2017 in the machine shop at the JET lathe, employees performing cleaning operations of metal chips were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted and P.S.I. at output was measured at greater than 100.  j. On or about 2/9/2017 in the machine shop at the JET miller, employees performing cleaning operations of metal chips were exposed to embolism and laceration hazards where the compressed air gun was not fluted and P.S.I. at output was measured at greater than 100.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,612 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about 2/10/2017 throughout the plant employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards where electrical floor fans had electrically charged outer metallic casings:    a. Maxx Air Pro, 42" Red floor fan in use at the painting/grinding area, was receiving power from a yellow flexible cord that was missing the ground pin,      b. Maxx Air Pro, 42" Orange floor fan at door 9, received power from a yellow flexible cord that was missing the ground pin.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Abate by

Jun 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about 2/8/2017 throughout the facility employees were exposed to struck-by hazards where the monthly inspection of crane hooks was not being conducted.  a. at the Chafer/flipper Slitter the one quarter ton KG crane hook was missing the safety latch and did not have any manufacturers identification,  b. at the ST4 Tire testing machine the one half ton KG crane hook was missing the safety latch and did not have any manufacturers identification.

Issued

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a. On or about 2/9/2017 at the machine shop employees performing grinding and cutting operations were exposed to  fire hazards where the employer failed to follow listed labeling requirements where a re-locatable power tap plugged into a metallic duplex box was used to power an orange extension cord that ran through the overhead piping to deliver power to the workbench across the shop.   b. On or about 2/9/2017 at the machine shop employees plugging and unplugging the 120V, 1500W Comfort zone overhead heater from the re-locatable power tap were exposed to fire hazards where the employer failed to follow the listed labeling requirements of the re-locatable power tap.

Issued

Jun 7, 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:  a. On or about 2/9/2017 at the wire cutting shop the employer failed to provide permanent wiring to the metallic quad outlet used to power a Milwaukee 4 1/2" hand grinder, Ryobi 14.4 V charger, and Milwaukee 18 V charger exposing workers to shock and burn hazards.   b. On or about 2/9/2017 at the machine shop the employer failed to provide permanent wiring where an orange extension cord was powered by a re-locatable power tap. The orange cord was ran through the overhead piping to deliver power to the workbench across the shop. The cord was used as a drop and was not in use at the time but the Milwaukee 4 1/2" hand grinder, Intertek 3 1/2" cutter, and Jet 8" bench grinder cords were all in the immediate proximity to the orange cord.