OSHA Inspection: CLARKE PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 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 struck-by hazards from falling loads.  In the Solid Surface Department, the employer did not ensure that a lifting hook with a damaged safety latch was removed from service exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $2,846 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structure members were not installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there was no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that the stairwell over the automated conveyor system had midrails installed exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $3,557 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(e)(2): The door that connects any room to an exit route did not swing out in the direction of exit travel when the room is designed to be occupied by more than 50 people or if the room is a high hazard area.  In the vacuum forming area, the exit route door leading from the plant area into the office space did not swing out in the direction of exit travel exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that adequate precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from electrical equipment exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.  In the areas around Manual Booth Number 1 and Manual Booth Number 2, the employer did not maintain a minimum of 3 feet of clearance around the spray booths exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure pedestal fans in the spraying areas were explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not conform to the provisions of subpart S for Class I, Division 1, hazardous locations in the following locations:  a. Auto Booth; b. Manual Booth Number 1; and c. Manual Booth Number 2.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $3,557 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): No smoking signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas.  At the plant, the employer did not ensure that "No Smoking" signs were conspicuously posted at the Auto Booth, Manual Booth Number 1, and Manual Booth Number 2 spraying areas exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  The employer did not develop and implement written lockout/tagout procedures for each type of equipment located in the plant exposing employees to electrocution and amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure each authorized employee designated in the control of hazardous energy sources received all required knowledge and skills necessary for energy isolation and control exposing employees to electric shock and amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee was not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee was instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures exposing employees to electric shock and amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure the emergency eyewash station next to the chemical mixing area was available for immediate emergency use exposing employees to eye and skin injuries.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  At the facility, portable fire extinguishers were not mounted and identified so that they were readily accessible in the following locations:  a.  A portable fire extinguisher located on the ground near the Auto Booth was not mounted or identified.  b.  A portable fire extinguisher located at the base of the stairwell that was over the Automated Conveyor between the Manual Booths and the Vacuum Forming Area was not mounted or identified.  c.  A portable fire extinguisher located on the ground next to the natural gas operated oven in the Solid Surface Department was not mounted or identified.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l).  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that employees were adequately trained to operate forklifts exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  In the trim department, employees operated horizontal band saws without guarding at the point of operation exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the trim department, the employer did not ensure the Forrest horizontal band saw motor driven pulleys were guarded exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section was not guarded.  In the trim department, the employer did not ensure the vertical belt on the Forrest horizontal band saw was guarded exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219.  In the mold shop, the employer did not ensure the belt and pulley of the Rockwell vertical band saw was guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219 exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Nonworking portion(s) of the blade of the bandsaw were not enclosed or guarded.  In the mold shop, the employer did not ensure the Rockwell Model 14 Band Saw blade was guarded exposing employees to amputation hazards:  a.  The front point of operation did not have a guard exposing 5 inches of the blade, and b.  The back portion of the blade was unguarded and exposed approximately 12 inches of the blade.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.  In the mold shop of the facility, the employer did not ensure the Craftsman table saw was guarded by an automatically adjusting hood exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $3,557 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.  In the mold shop of the facility, employees operated a Delta radial arm saw that the lower exposed portion of the blade was not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(2): Radial saw(s) used for ripping were not provided with nonkickback fingers or dogs located on both sides of the saw so as to oppose the trust or tendency of the saw to pick up material or throw it back toward the operator:  In the mold shop of the facility, employees operated a Delta radial arm saw that did not have non-kickback fingers or dogs to prevent employee exposure to being struck-by the material being cut.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:   In the mold shop of the facility, employees operated a Delta radial arm saw that did not return to its original starting position when released exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $2,846 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft without being guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that projecting shaft ends were protected or guarded to prevent employees from being caught-in or struck-by the rotating shafts:  a. on the conveyor beside Manual Booth Number 2; and  b. at the end of the conveyor leading out of the Auto Booth.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  In Manual Booth Number 1, the employer did not ensure that an extension cord was used or installed in accordance with manufacture instructions and the electrical equipment listing and labeling exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was firmly secured/mounted in the following locations:  a. Trim department, electrical junction box at the end of the conveyor under Forrest horizontal band saw; and b. Vacuum Forming area, electrical junction box on fire suppression valve.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,536 · Current $4,268 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  In the Vacuum Forming Area of the facility, electrical equipment was blocked and used for storage of material exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure conductors/wiring were protected from abrasion and exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards in the following locations:  a. Auto Booth the motor of automated conveyor; b. Auto Booth, extension cords running through holes in wall without protection; c. Manual Booth Number 1, extension cords running through hoses in wall without protection; d. Trim department, power cord of box fan; e. Trim department, metal conduit on conveyor below Forrest horizontal band saw; and f.  Trim department, wiring running from motor of Forrest horizontal band saw.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that all pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were provided with covers exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards:  a. A wooden box fan gang box located between Manual Booth Number 1 and trim department; b. Junction box located on side of conveyor between Forrest horizontal band saw and Automatic Robot; and c. Power switch of Rockwell vertical band saw in mold shop.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $3,557 Reduced

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.  At the facility, flexible cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the structure in the following locations:  a.  In the trusses above the Auto Booth; and  b.  On the top and side of Manual Booth Number 2.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  At the facility, flexible cords were run through walls in the following locations:  a. Auto Booth; b. Manual Booth Number 1; and c. Manual Booth Number 2.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.  At the facility, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords that were spliced retained the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced in the following locations:  a. Power cable of the box fan near the mixing area; b. Extension cord under conveyor going towards Manual Booth Number 2; and c. Extension cord used as power cable to box fan between Manual Booth Number 1 and Trim Department.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $6,467 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.  On or about April 11, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to report to OSHA work-related amputations and hospitalizations prior to the elapse of the 24 hour reporting period of the incidents:  a)  a work-related amputation occurred on March 31, 2018; and  b)  a work-related hospitalization occurred on April 11, 2018.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Oct 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.  In the Solid Surface Department of the facility, the employer did not ensure that an annual maintenance check was performed on a portable fire extinguisher located next to the natural gas oven.