OSHA Inspection: C.A. PRECISION, INC.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Rockwell 15-801, Serial #176463) that lacked a guard on its point of operation, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.     b. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Rockwell 15-801, Serial  #1753662) that lacked a guard on its point of operation, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.     c. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Uniteg, Model 510, Serial #12191) lacked a guard on its point of operation, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.     d. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Delta, Serial # 9113) lacked a guard on its point of operation, exposing employees to a caught by hazard.     e. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a milling machine (i.e. MSG, No serial number available) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.      f. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a milling machine (i.e. Bridgeport, No serial number available)that lacked a guard on its point of operation.      g. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a lathe (i.e. Leblond, Model B7137) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.      h. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a bandsaw (i.e. Delta) which lacked a guard over the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $815 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:    a. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Rockwell 15-801, Serial #176463) was not anchored, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.    b. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Rockwell 15-801, Serial  #1753662) was not anchored, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):      On or about 3/9/2017, at the workshop area of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck and caught by hazard while working with a surface grinder (i.e. Harig, Super 612) that lacked a guard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 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 5/18/2017, at the workshop area of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Sunex, Model 5002) that lacked work rests.

Issued

Jun 27, 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 5/18/2017, at the workshop area of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Sunex, Model 5002) that lacked tongue guards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):      On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working in the proximity of live parts exposed within an electrical panelboard that lacked a cover.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:     On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, a drill press (i.e. Rockwell 15-801, Serial #176463) lacked a ground prong missing on its attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, four argon cylinders, four oxygen cylinders and an hydrogen cylinder were stored together, exposing employees to a fire hazard. (Section 3.3.3: Where gases of different types are stored at the same location, cylinders should be grouped by types of gas, and the groups arranged to take into account the gases contained, e.g. flammable gases should not be stored near oxidizing gases.)   b. On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed jobsite, an argon cylinder was not capped, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazard (Section 3.3.8: Where caps are provided for valve protection, such caps should be kept on cylinders in storage.)

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):     On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a polishing machine (i.e. no other info available) which had a pulley and belt on its drive mechanism which were not guarded.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Jul 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   On or about 5/18/2017, at the workshop of the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a polishing machine (i.e. no other info available) which had a pulley and belt on its drive mechanism which were not guarded.