OSHA Inspection: MAUMEE ASSEMBLY & STAMPING, LLC

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Jul 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,778 · Current $5,379 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)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about May 8, 2017, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, the rotating chuck of the Wilton VS drill press (Model # 5830, Serial # 27358) located in the tool & die area. Employees were exposed to struck-by, laceration, and amputation hazards.      B)     Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about May 15, 2017, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, the rotating chuck of the Wilton VS drill press (Model # 5830, Serial # 27359) located in the tool & die area. Employees were exposed to struck-by, laceration, and amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $4,483 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(iii): A means of selecting Off, "Inch," Single Stroke, and Continuous (when the continuous function is furnished) were not supplied with the clutch/brake control to select type of operation of the press by means capable of supervision by the employer.     A)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about January 20, 2017, the employer did not ensure that the means of mode selection between single and continuous stroke was capable of being supervised by the employer on the Verson BLK1 mechanical power press (Model # S4-1500-186-108T, Serial # 24680, 1500 Ton). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards during operation in continuous mode.

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $6,274 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c):     A)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about May 1, 2017, the employer did not establish die setting procedures for the Verson TR-4 mechanical power press (Serial # 13558, 1200 Ton) to ensure that employees were protected from amputation hazards.      B)     Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about May 13, 2017, the employer did not establish die setting procedures for Verson BLK1 mechanical power press (Model # S4-1500-186-108T, Serial # 24680, 1500 Ton) to ensure that employees were protected from amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:    A)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about May 1, 2017, the employer did not ensure the use of die safety blocks while employees were setting up dies on the Verson TR-4 mechanical power press (Serial # 13558, 1200 Ton). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while setting up dies in the press.      B)     Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about May 13, 2017, the employer did not ensure the use of die safety blocks while employees were setting up dies on the Verson BLK1 mechanical power press (Model # S4-1500-186-108T, Serial # 24680, 1500 Ton). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while setting up dies in the press.

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $6,274 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:     A)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about January 30, 2017, the employer did not establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections for the Verson TR4 mechanical power press (Serial # 13558, 1200 Ton) to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards of the press were in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The press had deficiencies, exposing employees to amputation hazards when operating the press.      B)     Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about January 20, 2017, the employer did not establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections for the Verson BLK1 mechanical power press (Model # S4-1500-186-108T, Serial # 24680, 1500 Ton) to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards of the press were in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The press had deficiencies, exposing employees to amputation hazards when operating the press.

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $6,274 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):     A)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about January 20, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of the mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, Verson TR-4 (Serial # 13558, 1200 Ton) and Verson BLK1 (Model # S4-1500-186-108T, Serial # 24680, 1500 Ton). Training was not provided regarding the hazards associated with press operation, including mode selection controls and safeguarding of the presses. Press operators were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2017

Abate by

Aug 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $114,074 · Current $74,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):     A)    Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about January 30, 2017, the employer did not properly guard the point of operation of the Verson TR-4 mechanical power press (Serial # 13558, 1200 Ton). The press was equipped with light curtains that were not operational. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating the press.       B)     Maumee Assembly & Stamping, LLC, located at 920 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, OH 43537: On or about January 20, 2017, the employer did not properly guard the point of operation of the Verson BLK1 mechanical power press (Model # S4-1500-186-108T, Serial # 24680, 1500 Ton). The press was equipped with light curtains that were not operational. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating the press.