OSHA Inspection: YOUNG MFG.,INC.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,437 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 to struck-by hazards:      (a) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that data, for the employees exposed to struck-by and/or caught-in hazards while operating a HAAS CnC machine, model VF3, Serial No. 10495 without a functioning interlock door safety device at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.      (b) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that data, for the employees exposed to struck-by and/or caught-in hazards while operating a HAAS CnC machine, model VF4, Serial No. 1084088 where the interlock door safety device had been removed and modified to simulate door closure at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.      Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard would be to install a functioning door interlock safety device on the HAAS CNC machines in accordance with ANSI B11.22 Safety Requirements for Turning Centers Automatic Numerically Controlled Turning Machines, paragraphs 6.21 Safeguarding and 6.21.2 Automatic Mode which states:      1. Paragraph 6.21: Machine shall be safeguarded whenever practical by fixed or interlocked movable guards.      2. Paragraph 6.21.1.2: Machine operation shall only be possible when the guards are closed and the safeguarding (protective) devices are active. If it is possible, in this mode, to open an interlocked moveable guard, the hazardous movement shall cease and be inhibited.      If opening of the interlocked movable guard gives access to hazards, guard locking shall be provided.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machinery was not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycles:      (a) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to amputation hazards where a TrumaBend Hydraulic Press Brake, Model V130, Serial No. B0104A0298, Company Machine No. 130 was operated to bend/punch parts at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.      (b) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to amputation hazards where a Cincinnati Hydraulic Press Brake, Serial No. 678-12-74, Company Machine No. 115 was operated to bend/punch parts at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.      (c) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to amputation hazards where a Wysong Hydraulic Press Brake, Model No. 3572, Serial No. PB59-143, Company Machine No. 110 was operated to bend/punch parts at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.      (d) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to amputation hazards where a Piranda Hydraulic Press Brake, Company Machine No. 111 was operated to bend/punch parts at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.      (e) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for the employees exposed to amputation hazards where a TrumaBend Hydraulic Press Brake, Model No. V85, Company Machine No. 85 was operated to bend/punch parts at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about February 2, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for the employees performing lockout/tagout on machines and equipment used during the metal fabrication, design and manufacturing processes located at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): Fixed means of selecting Off, "Inch," Single Stroke, and Continuous (when the continuous function is furnished) were not by capable means of supervision by the employer:    (a) On or about January 31, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards where a Warco Mechanical Power Press, Serial No. 5318 was operated with the selection key left in the press at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.    (b) On or about January 31, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards where a Rousselle Mechanical Power Press, Model 3, Serial No. 20971 was operated with the selection key left in the press at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.  (c) On or about January 31, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards where a Bliss Mechanical Power Press, Company Machine No. 51 was operated with the selection key left in the press at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(ix): Selection method between foot and hand controls were not by capable means of supervision by the employer:    (a) On or about January 31, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards where a Warco Mechanical Power Press, Serial No. 5318 was operated with the selection key left in the press at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.    (b) On or about January 31, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards where a Rousselle Mechanical Power Press, Model 3, Serial No. 20971 was operated with the selection key left in the press at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.    (c) On or about January 31, 2017 and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to caught-in and/or struck-by hazards where a Bliss Mechanical Power Press, Company Machine No. 51 was operated with the selection key left in the press at 2331 North 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota.