OSHA Inspection: BASKI WATER INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Mar 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    (a)  On or about June 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards while maintaining the evaporative cooler on the east side of the building.  The servicing platform had an unguarded edge at the access location of the fixed ladder.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training, and periodic inspections, to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, each machine or equipment was isolated from energy sources and rendered inoperative:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards of unexpected energization, startup, and release of stored energy in that the employer has not implemented a program, procedures, training and periodic inspections to control hazardous energy during machine and equipment maintenance activities.  Most machine service and maintenance activities of cranes, forklifts, and other equipment, are performed by employees in-house.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:    (a)  On or about June 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards while using the Wright Way gantry crane in the pipe polishing area on the east side of the building south of the main machine shop, which was not labeled with its capacity.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs [a] and [b] of this section:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from cranes which hoist materials in the work areas, none of which had had either frequent or periodic inspections.  Uninspected cranes include, but are not limited to:    Wasee Electric Company, SN 1052-6, 6 ton capacity bridge crane with two working hoists  Wright bridge crane on same track as the Wazee, 10,000 pound capacity, machine 103, with two working hoists    Wrightway crane in the pipe sanding area east of the rubber room    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1): A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from cranes which hoist materials in the work areas, for which the employer did not have a preventive maintenance program. The cranes include, but are not limited to:    Wazee Electric Company, SN 1052-6, 6 ton capacity bridge crane with two working hoists  Wright bridge crane on same track as the Wazee, 10,000 pound capacity, machine 103, with two working hoists    Wrightway crane in the pipe sanding area east of the rubber room    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards in that wire ropes of each of the cranes in use, were not inspected and did not have inspection records.    Abatement Note: The certification record must include the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected.  The record shall be kept on file where readily available to appointed personnel. Any deterioration, resulting in appreciable loss of original strength shall be carefully observed and determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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OSH ACT of 1970 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 who were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from hoists that were in regular use and were not inspected.  The uninspected hoists included, but were not limited to:  The Able Howell jib on the west side of the machine shop The CM 1/2 ton jib Two jib hoists just north of the sand blasting/painting room    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s):  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards during operations of the Wright bridge crane, 10,000 pound capacity, in the machine shop area, in that the pendant cords for the hoists were not properly maintained creating the risk of a short circuit resulting in an unintended directional signal sent to each hoist:  The east hoist (#103) pendant cord was spliced.   The protective jacket on the pendant cord of the west hoist (#102) was torn open.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that slings used for hoisting products, machines, and machine compents were not inspected, and were not removed from service when damage was evident.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that many synthetic web slings were damaged and still in service.  Damaged included cuts, snags, tears, and a  split selvage edges that exposed the wear-indicator.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

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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)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards at the point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks on unguarded machinery including but not limited to:    Lathes   #101 Gisholt - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; ; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips   #5 - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station   Monarch EE machine (standing north of#33) - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips   #151 Harding - struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips  #2 Jones and Lamson Turret lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws ; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   Grey Jones and Lamson Turret lathe (between #1 and #2) - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   #1 Jones and Lamson Turret lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   #4 Jones and Lamson Turret lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   #3 Jones and Lamson Turret lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   #5 1/2  Jones and Lamson gray turret lathe -  caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   Jones and Lamson Universal No 10B-10 (south end of welding area) - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   #16 Sidney Lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;   Monarch Sanding Lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws  #44 polishing lathe - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws   Gisholt 100 - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips at the operator station;  #47 Gisholt lathe in rubber room - caught-in hazard from unguarded drive belt  #52 Jones and Lamson Lathe in rubber room - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating chips at the operator station;   #49 Gisholt lathe in rubber room - caught-in hazards from the rotating chuck and jaws; struck-by hazards from flying and rotating chips at the operator station;     Mills  #32 Brown & Sharpe CNC mill - struck-by hazards from flying and rotating sharp chips   Bridgeport standing to the south of machine #33 - struck-by hazards from flying chips  #33 Beaver Machine - struck-by hazards from flying chips;   #15 Hettner vertical mill- struck-by hazards from flying chips;   #30 Milwaukee Horizontal Mill - struck-by hazards from flying chips;  Kearney & Trecker Milwaukee - struck-by hazards from flying chips; caught-in hazard at the rotating shaft that holds the cutting blade and projects into the work area where an operator manipulates the wheels to move the plate on which a product is mounted  #105 Putnam Jr. planer mill - struck-by hazards from flying chips on the east head;    Drill Presses  #27 Schema Elettrico - struck-by hazards from flying chips  #28 Powermatic - struck-by hazards from flying chips  #26 - struck-by hazards from flying chips  American Hole Wizard - struck-by hazards from flying chips     Powered Saws    #34 Continental International Bandsaw - amputation hazard from the unused portion of the blade which is unguarded   #122 Kalamazoo Bandsaw - amputation hazard from the unused portion of the blade which is unguarded      Sander/Grinder   Buffalo Sander-Grinder - caught-in hazard at ingoing nip points; caught-in hazards from rotating parts that move the grinding surface; caught-in hazard at the unguarded drive pulley    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9):  All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards from the drive belt and pulley of the Shop Master band saw in the shipping/packaging area which were unguarded.  The band saw is used for cutting wood and packing materials.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible during operation:  (a)  On or about June 9, 2017, and at times prior, the DeWalt radial saw in the shipping/packaging area did not have a guard on the lower half of the blade, exposing employees to laceration and amputation hazards during use.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  (a) On or about June 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in the case of a catastrophic failure of the grinding wheel in that tongue guards were missing or not properly adjusted on the following grinders:  Porter Cable 6 inch bench grinder, the tongue guard over the right wheel was 5/8th of an inch above the grinding wheel.    Machine #127, 12 inch grinder used to sharpen tool tips, was missing the tongue guards over both the left and right abrasive wheels.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure that all electrical panels in the machine shop and near the paint room were labeled, including, but not limited to:    Various panels along the north wall of the machine shop where electrical service enters the building.  A knife switch on the west wall of the machine shop adjacent to the Gisholt lathe #101.  4 panels in the main shop center supports, 50 feet from the division to rubber room.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a) On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards by ensuring necessary access to electrical panels, including but not limited to:  The bank of panels on the north wall of the shop area where power comes in to the building from outside. 220 knife switch on the west wall adjacent to the Gisholt Lathe #101. 4 panels in the main shop on center supports, 50 feet from the division to the rubber room (corrected during inspection). Panels on the south wall behind the Do-All band saw, #123. 4 panels on the east wall in the welding area. 440 box that powers the Lucifer furnace on the east wall at the south end of the welding area. "Hydraulic system turret" power box on the east wall at the south end of the welding area.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution and burn hazards while operating Up and Down controls on the Hettner Drill Press, machine #15, in that the protective covering over the controls was broken.  The opening was large enough for fingers to enter and contact live electrical conductors.    (b)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution and burn hazards where live conductors were not protected from contact in that the Fuji AF300 driver, governing the motor of the spool winder, was not mounted in an enclosure as required by the installation manual.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:      (a) On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, where fluorecent light tubes that were 7 feet or closer to the ground, were unguarded and suseptable to being broken, exposing employees to hazards of contact with mercury, glass shards, and live electrical conductors.  Low mounted, unguarded fluorecent light tubes were in at least, but not limited to, the following locations:    The testing room in the northeast corner of the building.  In the welding area.  Next to the jib crane on the west wall of the machine shop.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution and burn hazards from the the plug and light switch boxes on the task lighting next to the Gisholt Lathe, #101, which had missing face plates.

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:       (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution and burn hazards where live conductors were not protected from disconnecting from terminal screws on the Hettner Drill Press, machine #15.  The insulation of the power cord was pulled back at the box supplying power to the machine.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):  There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution and burn hazards while operating machinery that had power cords with insulation that was broken exposing the conductors inside.  The machines included but were not limited to:  The Hettner Drill Press, machine #15, the insulation of the power cord was broken where it entered the machine.   The 220 plug for the Beaver Machine, #33, was broken.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that an evaluation of required personal protective equipment to protect employees during the performance of work activities throughout the facility, was conducted, and that it was documented and certified.    Abatement Note:  The written certification of the workplace hazard assessment must identify the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, and the date(s) of the hazard assessment.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a) On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by, ejection, and crushing hazards in that the employer had not evaluated the skill and abilities of the forklift operators in over 3 years.  All of the forklift operator authorizations expired on 9/23/2016.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not maintain a current list of the chemicals known to be in use at the site.  Hazardous chemicals at the site include but are not limited to MEK (flammable; depresses CNS function; respiratory, eye and skin irritant); acetylene (flammable; explosive; oxygen displacement); oxygen (flammable); Anchor Glass Enamel (flammable; irritant; affects proper CNS function); and Emerald Creek Garnet (carcinogen; damage to respiratory system).    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  (a)  On or about June 7, 2017, and at times prior, employees were exposed to skin irritation and depressed central nervous system (CNS) function from chemical exposure in that the employer did not have immediately available a Safety Data Sheet for at least, but not limited to, Anchor Glass Enamel (flammable, irritant, affects proper CNS function).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").