OSHA Inspection: FUSION BABBITTING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8873.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): Crane(s) with more than one hoisting unit did not have the rated load marked on each hoisting unit or load block.    (a) Columbus McKinnon hoist in the babbitting room was not labeled with a load capacity rating.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions.  (a) Babbitting Room West Hoist: Columbus McKinnon over head crane hoist number L074J4, pendant control box did not have clear identifying markings for functions of the hoist.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed.  (a) The mono rail structure on which Columbus McKinnon hoists were attached was noted in a January 2017 inspection as damaged and to replace structure.  The mono rail structure was not repaired or replaced and was maintained in service.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14):  Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings.     (a) Synthetic slings without affixed and legible identification markings were available for use.  (b) Wire rope slings without affixed and legible identification markings were available for use.  (c) Steel Alloy slings without affixed and legible identification markings were available for use.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  (a) ) Slings  in the Babbitting room and other production locations are not being inspected for damage daily before use .

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.  (a) Alloy steel slings used in the Babbitting room did not have permanently affixed identification tags that identified the design use specifications.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1): Wire-rope slings did not  have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer  that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one.  (a) Wire rope slings used in the Babbitting room did not have permanently affixed identification markings that identified the design use specifications.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(iii): Wire rope sling(s) that had kinking, crushing, bird caging or other damage resulting in distortion of the wire rope structure were not immediately removed from service.  (a) Wire rope slings in the Babbitting room that had kinking and resulted in distortion were not removed from service.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a)  Synthetic slings used with hoists in the Babbitting room and other production areas were missing identification tags  that identified the design use specifications and type of synthetic web material.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3000.00 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.    (a) Wire wheel used in cleaning room to clean parts of excess babbitting exposed employees to caught-on and struck by hazards in-that the rotating wire wheel and rotating part was not guarded.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  (a) Welding area - Northern Industrial bench grinder Model # 143388: The bench grinder was used without a work rest when performing offhand grinding work.  (b) Dust room -  Dayton bench grinder Model # 14707W: The bench grinder was used without work rest when performing offhand grinding work.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.)  (a) Welding area - Northern Industrial bench grinder Model # 143388: The bench grinder was used without a tongue guard when performing offhand grinding work.  (b) Dust room -  Dayton bench grinder Model # 14707W: The bench grinder was used without a tongue guard when performing offhand grinding work.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.    (a) An employee used a table saw to cut wood for packaging crates without a saw blade guard, exposing the employee to cutting hazards and amputation injury.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.    (a) Radial saw would not return to starting position, in-that the retention return cable was broke, exposing operator to cutting hazard and amputation injury.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(h)(2)(iii)(B): The employer did not mark metal-enclosed switchgear, unit substations, transformers, pull boxes, connection boxes, and other similar associated equipment  with appropriate caution signs; and danger signs.    (a) Electrical panel boxes and other similar associated electrical equipment were not labeled with ratings of the electrical equipment and caution signs of the hazards of electrical equipment.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(h)(2)(v)(D): Where nonmetallic or metal-enclosed equipment is accessible to the general public and the bottom of the enclosure is less than 2.44 m (8.0 ft) above the floor or grade level, the enclosure door or hinged cover shall be kept locked.  (a) Metal spray area by fire exit: Electrical control panel box did not have an enclosure door in place, exposing the circuit breakers to damage.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(h)(3): Work space about equipment. Sufficient space shall be provided and maintained about electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Where energized parts are exposed, the minimum clear work space may not be less than 1.98 m (6.5 ft) high (measured vertically from the floor or platform) or less than 914 mm (3.0 ft) wide (measured parallel to the equipment). The depth shall be as required in paragraph (h)(5)(i) of this section. In all cases, the work space shall be adequate to permit at least a 90-degree opening of doors or hinged panels.  (a) Electrical panels are blocked by bins of scrap metal, carts and shelving which hinder safe operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  (a) Secondary containers of chemicals that contained but were not limited to "lapping oil" and "solvent wash" and had been poured from an original container into a secondary container were not labeled to identify the chemical and associated hazards.

Issued

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  (a) Compressed air nozzle used for cleaning was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. exposing employees to 75 p.s.i. of air pressure.