OSHA Inspection: DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS LLC

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $1,673 Reduced

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.    On or about March 21, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees in the de-burr area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Baldor 632E bench grinder mounted on a stand without securing it to the floor to prevent it from walking or moving.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Aug 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $48,799 · Current $14,640 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.    On or about March 21, 2017,       a. In the manufacturing area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating MORI SEIKI SL-25B with machine ID# L12 without a functioning door interlock.      b. In the manufacturing area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a DAEWOO Puma 15 with serial number PM150169 without a without a functioning door interlock.      c. In the manufacturing area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a TAKISAWA TC-3 with serial number THUAR-2804 without a without a functioning door interlock.      d. In the manufacturing area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a OKK VM5-2 with serial number 1352 without a without a functioning door interlock.      e. In the manufacturing area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a YAMA SEIKI VMB-1100 with serial number 4066 without a without a functioning door interlock.       DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 982138 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/26/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 6930 SAN ANTONIO ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $34,858 · Current $10,457 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.    On or about March 21, 2017,       a. In the de-burr area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when operating a Baldor 632E bench grinder without the work rests adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.      b. In the de-burr area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when operating a Baldor 8100WD bench grinder without the work rests adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.      DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 982138 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/26/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 6930 SAN ANTONIO ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 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.   On or about March 21, 2017,     a. In the de-burr area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Baldor 632E bench grinder without the tongue guards adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-fourth inch.    b. In the de-burr area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Baldor 8100WD bench grinder without the work rests adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-fourth inch.    DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 982138 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3b AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/26/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 6930 SAN ANTONIO ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Aug 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $34,858 · Current $10,457 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.    On or about March 21, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees in the manufacturing area were exposed to struck-by hazards while blowing off equipment with compressed air without reducing the pressure to less than 30 p.s.i.    DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.242(b), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 982138 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 4 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/26/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 6930 SAN ANTONIO ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Aug 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $20,913 · Current $6,274 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    On or about March 21 2017, and at times prior thereto employees in the facility were exposed to chemical and fire hazards while using and handling hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to DW40, Hydraulic oil, lubricants, EEZ FOAMY cutting fluid, American Technology Kool 584, Citgo sliderite 68, Vanguard 3010 and other chemicals, without a hazard communication program that was developed, implemented, and/or maintain .        DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 982138 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 5 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/26/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 6930 SAN ANTONIO ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040.

Issued

Jun 15, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $698 · Current $209 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section.     On or about March 21, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees in the facility were using chemicals in portable containers without labels or markings as to the chemicals identity or hazard warnings.       DIMENSIONAL MACHINE WORKS, LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 982138 CITATION NUMBER 3, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/26/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 6930 SAN ANTONIO ST, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77040.