OSHA Inspection: AIR-FLO MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $5,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 in that employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard from falling objects being lifted using a hoist and vacuum lifters.       a)  By the plasma cutting table, on or about 6/21/17: A hoist attached to a trolley with a rated lifting capacity of 1 ton was used to pick up an Anver VPE1-XD vacuum lifter and a plate of hardox steel with a combined weight of approximately 2399 pounds. The weight lifted exceeded the rated capacity of the hoist and trolley.     b) By the plasma cutting table, on or about 7/20/17: Corrective actions were not taken for a finding noted during the inspection of a Coffing hoist, serial #ECE167SPD. The inspection noted that the trolley frame had been welded.    c) By the plasma cutting table, on or about 7/20/17: The employer did not conduct periodic inspections of an Anver VPE1-XD vacuum lifter and Anver VPF 57 AC vacuum lifter.    d) By the plasma cutting table, on or about 8/17/17: An Anver VPF 57 AC vacuum lift was missing its data plate label and operational controls label.      e) By the plasma cutting table, on or about 6/21/17: The Anver 1VPE-XD vacuum lift had the knob removed on the attach/release control button.     f) By the plasma cutting table, on or about 8/17/17: The Anver VPF 57 AC vacuum lift was being operated at vacuum pressure levels below manufacturer recommendation for safe vacuum pressure.      g) At the facility, on or about 7/20/17: The employer did not maintain user manuals for either the Anver VPF 57 AC vacuum lift or Anver VPE1-XD vacuum lift.       Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Abate by

Nov 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) On the Anver VPE1-XD vacuum lifter, on or about 8/17/2017: Strain relief was broken on the connection of a flexible cord to the control pendant. Wires were sticking out the top opening of the pendant.       Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.