OSHA Inspection: ULTRA SPECIALTIES INCORPORATED

Issued

Sep 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,879 · Current $3,879

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 struck-by and crush-by hazards when utilizing damaged safety latches on crane hooks:  a) Production Area - On or about March 26, 2018, the hooks for the Shaw Box Dresser 3 Ton Crane 1 had a damaged safety latch in that it would not effectively close.    b) Shipping Dock - On March 26, 2018, the hooks for the Shaw Box Dresser 5 Ton Crane had damaged safety latch in that it would not effectively close.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the guidelines in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.10-2014, Section 10.1.10 Inspection, Removal, and Repair.  The employer must ensure that inspections are being conducted on hooks and hooks found with damage shall be removed.  Repairs shall be approved by the manufacturer or a qualified person.

Issued

Sep 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,879 · Current $3,879

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:        a) Production Area - On or about March 26, 2018, the employer did not ensure the compressed air used for cleaning on the 20 HP Vector Drive CNC machine was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. The measured air pressure was at 70 p.s.i.

Issued

Sep 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring.  a) Production Area - On March 26, 2018, the employer did not ensure that a flexible cord was not being used as permanent wiring when powering a LNS parts conveyor, model #57509003, serial #13575006541.

Issued

Sep 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,294 · Current $1,294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.   a) On March 26 2018, Ultra Specialties, Incorporated did not post the OSHA Form 300-A, the summary of work related injuries and illnesses or equivalent  for calendar year 2017 at the worksite.

Issued

Sep 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  a) Shipping Dock - On March 26, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the that each day before use, the 2" Sling, was inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer, and that damaged or defective slings were immediately removed from service.  A damaged sling was used with a Shaw Box Dresser 5 Ton Crane.

Issued

Sep 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  a) Shipping Dock - On March 26, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the 2" Sling, used with a Shaw Box Dresser 5 Ton Crane to lift loads of metal stock was immediately removed from service when damaged.