OSHA Inspection: DCI INDUSTRIES

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3):  Walking-working surfaces are not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.      The employer does not ensure walking-working surfaces are maintained free from hazards.      a)  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the plating area, employees were allowed to access and work from elevated platforms that had sections of the grating separating from the frame.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards.         b)  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the plating area, employees were allowed to access and work from elevated platforms that had a build-up of a chemical substance on the grating.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure elevated working levels are repaired and free from fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(b):  The employer does not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface:    On or about November 15, 2017, on the second level in the plating area, employees were allowed to access and store multiple large floor fans on a second level grated surface without ensuring the surface can support the stored equipment.  Employees were exposed to being struck by falling equipment.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure that storage on the second level in the plating area does not exceed the maximum intended load for that surface.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    The employer does not ensure that employees working on elevated platforms are provided with adequate fall protection.  This violation was  observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the plating area, a portion of the elevated platform was missing guardrails, exposing the employee to the hazard of falls.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure elevated working levels are provided with adequate guardrails.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:   This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the plating area, employees were allowed to access and work from elevated platforms that had holes in the walking surface.  Employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure employee are protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface:      The employer does not ensure that employees working on elevated platforms are provided with adequate fall protection.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the plating area, where the top guardrail height measured below 39 inches,   exposing the employee to the hazard of falls.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure elevated working levels are provided with adequate guardrails.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface    The employer does not ensure that employees working on elevated platforms are provided with adequate fall protection.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the plating area, exposing the employee to hazard of falls.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure elevated working levels are provided with mid-rails.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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 29CFR 1910.6:      The employer does not ensure that compressed gas cylinders were stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965. This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 when compressed gas cylinders in storage were not provided with protective caps in the thermal spray area.  Employees were exposed to fire, explosion and struck by hazards:      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure compressed gas cylinders are stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i):  Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:       The employer does not ensure 55 gallon barrels of kerosene are grounded and used in a location that prevents the ignition of flammable vapors.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the thermal spray area, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.          Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure the kerosene barrels are grounded and used where there are no ignition sources.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:                                                                                                                                                                                             The employer does not ensure fire extinguishers are free from obstruction and readily accessible exposing employees to hazards associated with fire:      Instance 1)  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the thermal spray area, a fire extinguisher was blocked by product.      Instance 2)  This violation was observed on or about February 20, 2018 in the grinding area, a fire extinguisher was blocked by material.        Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure fire extinguishers are mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(i): Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear shaped links, welds, or mechanical coupling links or other attachments did not have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the alloy steel chain with which they are used:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The employer does not ensure hooks used to lift and move various sized parts are rated with for their lifting capacity.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the thermal spray area, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure hooks are rated for safe lifting capacity.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift links or fasteners formed from bolts or rods, or other such attachments were used:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The employer does not ensure makeshift links or fasteners formed from bolts or rods, or other such attachments are not used.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the thermal spray area at the facility, exposing employees to  struck-by and crushed-by hazards.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure makeshift links or fasteners formed from bolts or rods, or other such attachments are not used.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) 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:                                                                                                                The employer does not ensure all equipment used at the facility is provided with proper machine guarding, exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.        a)        This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, where an unknown model horizontal band saw in the plating area is not properly guarded.      b)       This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, where a polishing machine in the polishing area is not properly guarded.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure machine guarding is provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,600 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:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The employer does not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel and the work rest does not exceeded one-eighth inch, exposing employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards.       a)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, where a Dayton bench grinder was observed with the work-rest positioned more than one-eighth inch from the abrasive wheel.        b)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, where a Dewalt pedestal grinder was observed with the work-rest positioned more than one-eighth inch from the abrasive wheel.        Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure work rests are installed within one-eighth inch of abrasive wheels.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley which were seven (7) or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards:       The employer does not ensure that pulley(s) seven feet or less from the floor level are fully enclosed by guards.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the grinding area, where employees were exposed caught-in hazards.          Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure pulley(s) seven (7) feet or less from the floor level are fully enclosed.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1):  Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):    The employer does not ensure gears on a grinding machine are properly guarded.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the grinding area.  Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure the gears on the grinding machine are properly guarded.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air was used for cleaning at pressures greater than 30 psig:      The employer does not ensure compressed air used for cleaning is regulated below 30 psi.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the plating area, exposing employees to struck-by and respiratory hazards.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure compressed air used for cleaning is regulated below 30 psi.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2):  Hose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment were not designed for the pressure and service to which they are subjected.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The employer does not ensure that hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment are designed for the use.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in multiple areas throughout the facility, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by pressurized pneumatic lines.         Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure hose clamps are not used on pneumatic lines

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.      The employer does not ensure that electrical equipment is installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the plating area, where flexible metal conduit was disconnected from the enclosure leaving internal conductors exposed, cords and pendant boxes were observed hanging between tables. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.           Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure electrical equipment is installed neat and workmanlike.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:     The employer does not ensure that unused openings in electrical disconnect panels are effectively closed, exposing employees to electrical hazards.     a)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, on multiple occasions in the plating area.       b)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the thermal spray area.       c)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, in the honing/grinding area     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure that unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings are effectively closed

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  All junction boxes and each outlet box were not provided with an approved cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:     The employer does not ensure all junction boxes and each outlet box are provided with an approved cover or faceplate. This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017 in the plating area. Employees are exposed to electrical hazards.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken ensure that all junction boxes and outlet boxes have covers, faceplates, or fixture canopies.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:                                                                                                                             The employer does not ensure that extension cords (flex wiring) are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.     a)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, where extension cords were wrapped around the legs of a work table in the plating area.       b)     This violation was observed on or about November 15, 2017, where an extension cord was wrapped around and through wood studs of structure in the thermal spray area.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure that all flexible cords and/or cables are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

Apr 23, 2018

Abate by

May 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were connected to devices/ fittings and did not provide strain relief that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     On or about November 15, 2017, in the plating area, employees were allowed use electrical cords that had cords pulled away from fitting.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.          Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure strain relief is provided on all flexible cords.       Flexible cords and cables were connected to devices/ fittings and did not provide strain relief that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: