OSHA Inspection: CADET SHEET METAL, INC.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    (a) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not develop, document and utilize a specific procedure for servicing and maintenance for the Durmazlar 220 ton press brake and the Accurpress 110 ton press brake machines to ensure that employees are properly locking out all energy sources to the press brakes. Operators placed their hands in the point of operation while performing die setting without utilizing hazardous energy control procedures. This exposes employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    (a) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017, the employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure by each authorized personnel to ensure that they were properly implemented during the repair, service work, tooling changes, and die setting of the Durmazlar 220 ton press brake and the Accurpress 110 ton press brake machines. This exposes employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.     Abatement note: 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) provides that the employer shall certify that periodic inspections have been performed.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    (a) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not provide adequate training on the energy control (lockout/tag out) program to ensure that all required elements of the program were understood by all authorized employees whose work operations were, or may be in an area where energy control procedures are utilized. This exposes employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.    Abatement Note: 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) provides that the employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date.    Abatement Note: The training shall include the following:    1) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.    2) Each affected employee shall be instructed on the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.    3) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or re-energize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2717.00 · Current $1600.00 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) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Ave. Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not ensure the point of operations on the Durmazlar 220 ton press brake and the Accurpress 110 ton press brake machines were properly guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation. Operators place their hands within inches of the point of operation when rotating the bottom dye of the press brake. This hazard exposes employees to amputation hazards.    (b) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Ave. Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not ensure the point of operation on the Accurshear, model 625012, shear machine was properly guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation. Operators place their hands within inches of the point of operation when placing metal sheets into the shear machine. This hazard exposes employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-02 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) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not ensure that the dual wheel bench grinder located in the shop had the correct distance between the wheel periphery and the edge of the tool rest and did not exceed 1/8 inch. This condition exposed the employees to abrasion hazards to the hands.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Ave. Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not ensure that the tongue guard located on the pedestal grinder was a maximum of a quarter inch from the wheel. The tongue guard was missing and the opening at the top was 3/4 of an inch from the abrasive wheel. This exposes employees to potential struck by hazards.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.        (a) Cadet Steel at 1806 E. 40th Avenue Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.

Issued

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     (a)   Cadet Steel at 1806 East 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80205: On or before June 20, 2017 the employer did not ensure through written verification that a workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment had been performed.  Abatement Note: The employer shall verify that the required workplace assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall include the following:       1)   Identifies the workplace evaluated;       2)   The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;       3)   The date(s) that the hazard assessment was performed; and       4)   Which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.