OSHA Inspection: ACME SCREW CO.

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    On or about 14 February 2018, employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards throughout the production area due to an accumulation of oil on the floor.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors.    On or about 14 February 2018, employee(s) were not able to open exit route doors located throughout the facility from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. Exit doors were locked from the inside. This exposed employees to injury from smoke inhalation or burn in case of a fire.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level:    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not ensure that the exit routes were free and unobstructed:     a. Exit door #1. Was blocked by metal pipes and a parts washer.    b. Exit Door #2. Was blocked by a roll of wire and a wire extruding machine.     c. Exit Door #3. Was at an elevated position of approximately 14inches above the working floor without having a ramp.    Employees working throughout the facility were exposed to fire hazards in the event of an emergency.    Abatement documentation is required for item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not ensure that each exit sign was illuminated to the required surface value. This exposed employees to injury from smoke inhalation or burn in case of a fire.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not establish an energy control (lockout/tagout) program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance, the machine would be isolated and rendered inoperable. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards likely to result in crushing and/or amputation injury from unexpected energizing, start-up or release of stored energy from various production equipment, such as the deburing machines, nut formers, thread rollers, and power presses.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer shall establish a die-setting procedure that will insure compliance with paragraph (c) of this section:    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not establish die-setting procedures to ensure employee(s) were protected from point of operation injury while installing, repairing and adjusting dies in mechanical power presses. This exposed employees hands/fingers to caught-in and crushing hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to conduct periodic (refresher) powered industrial truck operator training, at least every three years. This exposed employees to a struck-by hazard likely to cause fracture(s).    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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:    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to provide adequate machine guarding to protect operator(s) and other employees from caught-in, pinch point, and struck-by hazard(s) while operating or working near the following machines:    a. The Hardinge and Cyclematic CTL-27 Lathes - The employer failed to provide adequate machine guarding such as chip or chuck guards to protect employees assigned to operate the two lathes.    b. Deburring Machine - No guarding was provided to prevent the operator or other employees from inadvertently contacting the rotating parts of the machine during the operating cycle.      c. National Nut Formers, #13 and #14 - The employer did not provide guarding to protect employees against inadvertent contact with the moving parts of the machine. This exposed employees to struck-by, pinch points, and caught-in hazards.    d. National Bolt Maker #17 and #19 - The machines did not have guarding to protect employees against inadvertent contact with moving parts. Employees were exposed to in-running pinch points where the spool of material is drawn into the machine during the operating cycle.    e. Multi Head Drill Press - The machine did not have a guard to protect employees from inadvertent exposure to the point of operation during operating cycles while hand feeding and operating the machine with a foot trip switch. The employees were directed to place part into the machine and press the foot pedal, which activates pneumatic jaws that hold the part in place while the drill press lowers.    f. Waterbury Thread Roller #9 - The employer did not guard the machine to prevent employees from inadvertently contacting moving parts during the operating cycle.      Abatement documentation is required in accordance with the 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard:    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not ensure that the spindle nut on two grinding machines had a guard in place to protect employees from inadvertent contact and flying debris during the operating cycle as follows:    a. Sharpe Surface Grinder - The guards were removed from the machines and exposed the spindle nuts to accidental contact by employees operating machines. This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.    b. Surface Grinder #9 - The guards were removed from the machines and exposed the spindle nuts to accidental contact by employees operating machines. This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.    Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch.     On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the tongue guards were properly adjusted on two (2) Baldor pedestal grinders. Both tongue guards were set in excess of one-fourth (1/4) of an inch from the rotating grinding wheels. This exposed employees to a struck-by hazard in the event of wheel breakage.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to provide and insure the usage of "point of operation guards" or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed on a mechanical power press. See Table O-10:    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not provide and insure the use of "point of operation guards" or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed on all mechanical power press(es), including Press #43. The presses did not have guarding to protect the employee(s) against inadvertently having their hands in the pinch point created during operating cycles. The machine was equipped with only one pullback for the use by the operator. This allowed the operator's free hand to be in the die space, exposed amputation.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iv): The pull-out device shall protect the operator as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(i)(b) of this section, and shall include attachments for each of the operator's hands:  On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to protect the employees from amputation while operating mechanical power press(es). Pullout device(s) used on mechanical power press(es) did not include wristlets for each of the operators' hands and were not adjusted to withdraw the hands from the point of operation if they were inadvertently placed in the die space. On of Press #43 one pullback cable was completely removed.   Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iv)(d): Each pull-out device in use shall be visually inspected and checked for proper adjustment at the start of each operator shift, following a new die set-up, and when operators are changed. Necessary maintenance or repair or both shall be performed and completed before the press is operated. Records of inspections and maintenance shall be kept in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section.    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to ensure that each pullout device on mechanical power presses was visually inspected and checked for proper adjustment. Records of inspection and maintenance of each pullout device on mechanical power press(es) were not kept in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.217(e). This exposed employees to amputation in the point of operation.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheels. Flywheels located so that any part is seven (7) feet or less above floor or platform shall be guarded in accordance with the requirements of this subparagraph:    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the proper guarding was in place to prevent employees from inadvertently contacting rotating flywheels during the operating cycle of machines. The flywheels on the following machines were unguarded or had exposed portions that created caught-in and struck-by hazards:    a. National Bolt Maker #19. The lower portion of the flywheel did not have any form of guarding to prevent employees from inadvertently contacting spinning spokes on the flywheel during operation.     b. National Bolt Maker #17. The access doors to the flywheel were tied open, which exposed employees to inadvertent contact with spinning spokes on the flywheel during operation.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Sep 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that pulleys seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform were guarded:  On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to ensure that pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) on the following machines:  a. National Bolt Maker #14 - Belt and pulley assemblies were not guarded to prevent employees from inadvertently getting caught-in the bite/nip point where the belt ran onto the pulley during the operating cycle. The access door was propped open.  b. National #17 - Belt and pulley assemblies were not guarded to prevent employees from inadvertently getting caught-in the bite/nip point where the belt ran onto the pulley during the operating cycle.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in an ingoing nip point.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Sep 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1): 1910.219(e)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were fully enclosed  by guards:  On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to ensure that belt and pulley assemblies were adequately guarded on the following machines:    a. National #14 - Belt and pulley assemblies were not guarded to protect employees from making inadvertent contact with the bite where the belt ran onto the pulley during the operating cycle. The access door was propped open.    b. National #17 - Belt and pulley assemblies were not guarded to protect employees from making inadvertent contact with the bite where the bolt runs into the pulley during the operating cycle.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in an ingoing nip point.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Sep 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears. Gears shall be guarded in accordance with one of the following methods as detailed in 219(f)(1)(I) thru 219(f)(1)(iii).  National Nut Maker #17 - On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to guard the rotating gears on the machine. Employees were exposed to inadvertent contact with the meshing gears since none of the following methods of guarding were used:   a. By a complete enclosure. b. By a standard guard. c. By a band guard covering the face of gear and having flanges extended inward beyond the root of the teeth on the exposed side or sides.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Sep 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided:  On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to properly enclose all sprockets and chains with an adequate enclosure to ensure that employees did not inadvertently come into contact with the amputation hazards on the following machines:  a. National Bolt Maker #19: The chains and sprockets on the conveyor belt system were not enclosed.    b. National Bolt Maker #19: The chains and sprockets on the conveyor belt system #40 were not enclosed.     c. National Bolt Maker #17: The access door on the side of the machine was tied open, which exposed employees to chains and sprockets that were not enclosed.     d. National Bolt Maker #17: The chains and sprockets on the conveyor belt system was not guarded.    This exposed employees to amputation hazards associated with rotating parts when required to perform maintenance, set-up, or when working at machine(s).     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    On or about 14 February 2018, the employer failed to install and use equipment in accordance with the instructions listed and permitted uses. Industrial Start/Stop switches were replaced with standard, household-use light switches on the following machines:    a. National Bolt Maker #19, at the #40 conveyor system.    b. National Bolt Maker #17, at the conveyor.     This exposed employees to burns from arcing faults and electrical fires.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used: (A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about 14 February 2018, throughout the production area, employees were exposed to burns from fire hazards where 120 Volt-rated flexible cords were misused as a substitute for fixed wiring at the following machines:     a. Parts washer.     b. National bolt Maker #19. Light switch type on/off switches were wired with flexible cords.    c. National bolt Maker #17 for conveyor.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 10, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means:    On or about 14 February 2018, the electrical circuit panel enclosures were left open and exposed employees to a shock hazard while accessing the panels to switch the shop lights ON and OFF where inadvertent contact with energized parts operating between 110 to 480 Volts AC was likely.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 1, 2018

Abate by

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:     On or about 02 February 2018, the employer failed to guard the pinch points created at the point of operation of three Flycutter "Drill Presses" #21, #22, and #23. These machines were operated by a footswitch that left the employees' hands exposed. The employees are directed to place parts into the machine and press the foot pedal, which activated pneumatic jaws that held the part in place while the drill press lowered and completed the operating cycle. This exposed employees to caught-in, pinch points, and struck-by hazards.       Abatement documentation is required in accordance with the 29 CFR 1903.19(d).