OSHA Inspection: TRACEY GEAR, INC.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer had not developed machine specific Lockout/Tag-out procedures to control the various types of energy sources that would prevent employee exposure from an incidental start-up or movement of the machine during maintenance and repair work.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $2070.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that forklift operators underwent the practical training and skills evaluation to complete their overall forklift training and certification process.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that a forklift operator underwent a skills performance evaluation ever three years.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that forklift operators held a current certification to show that they successfully completed the instructional and practical training, as well as the skills evaluation in the overall forklift training process.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(ii): A powered industrial truck was left unattended when the operator was 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remained in view, or whenever the operator left the vehicle and it was not in view:  (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that whenever forklift operators leave a powered industrial truck unattended, the forklift blades are lowered to the floor level.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Points of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zones during operating cycles:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that the point-of-operation on the Barber Colman Hubbing Machine was guarded to protect employees from contact with moving parts, as well as any discharged metal chips or metal working fluids.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that pedestal grinder/buffing/wire wheel machines were secured from walking or movement during operation.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel used on grinding machinery were not provided with a safety guard which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that the large pedestal grinding wheel near the shipping/receiving area had its spindle end guard in place.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:  (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that bench and pedestal grinder work rests were adjusted to a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to the wheel.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 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) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that bench and pedestal grinders had their tongue guards in place and adjusted to a maximum opening of one-fourth inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that the drive shafts turning the Barber Colman Hubbing Machine were guarded from the top to prevent employees from coming in contact with these moving parts, and to prevent tools and other items from falling into this area of the machine during operation.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belts were not enclosed by guards conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer did not ensure that the small Hubbing Machine and the ID Grinding Machine drive belts were fully guarded.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer had not performed a hazard assessment for the use of personal protective equipment, such as the need to wear protective gloves when working with or near metal chips/strands when cleaning machines.

Issued

2018-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $415.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 1/31/2018, the employer had not developed a hazard communication program that described the criteria for chemical warnings, labeling, Safety Data Sheets and employee training.