OSHA Inspection: ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,240 · Current $2,332 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 is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    (a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to falls of greater than four feet from the loading dock where workers in the shipping area bring recyclable materials to the edge of the loading dock to throw in the recycling dumpster.  The loading dock is measured to be 4 feet 5 inches above the driveway.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,240 · Current $2,332 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(i): Containers and first stage regulating equipment of liquid petroleum gases were not located outside of the building:    (a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to explosion hazards from propane tanks that needed to be refilled, which were stored inside the building at both the receiving area and the soldering area.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,654 · Current $3,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[A], (c)(4)(ii)[B], (c)(4)(ii)[C] and (c)(4)(ii)[D]:    a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that procedures to control hazardous energy of the machines in the shop were specific.  No machines or machine types had specific procedural steps documented for shutting down and securing machines [B]; placement and removal of lockout and tagout devices [C]; and specific requirements to verify the effectiveness of the energy control measures [D].    One procedure was written to cover all equipment in the plant including but not limited to various makes and models of CNC milling centers, CNC lathe centers, and other machines.  Authorized personnel are instructed by the procedure to assess and identify the type and magnitude of energy that the machine or equipment to be secured, utilizes.  Specific procedural steps are not documented for specific machines or machine types [B].  The procedure instructs placement of locks and tags, but no instruction states what to attach them to, such as valves or switches, or where to find the components to isolate and lock [C].  Authorized personnel is instructed to make sure the machine being locked out is secured, but specific actions required to test that an isolated machine is secured, are not documented [D].    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, the employer did  not inspect, nor certify, the sufficiency of the EMP Lockout/Tagout Procedure at least annually with the purpose of ensuring that the procedure is sufficient, being followed, and that the authorized personnel are following it properly.    Abatement Note:  The periodic inspection shall be performed by an authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(I)[A]).  The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed by documenting the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection (29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii)).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,240 · Current $2,332 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:    (a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and rotating parts while operating an unguarded belt sander which was located along the north wall of the machining area between machine 224 and 225.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, the tongue guards on both wheels of  the Baldor pedestal grinder, located on the west wall of the machine area adjacent from machine 231, were greater than 1/4th of an inch from the grinding surfaces.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a) On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, the work rest for the right (green) grinding wheel on the Baldor pedestal grinder, located west wall of the machine area adjacent from machine 231, was greater than 1/8th of an inch from the grinding surface.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,240 · Current $2,332 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution, fire and burns from relocatable power taps (RPT) in the machine area.   Three RPTs were found in the machining area during the inspection.  The RPT at machine 269 powered the skimmer, and was powered by a household grade extension cord, which was plugged into a green outdoor-grade extension cord (daisy chained).     (b)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution, fire and burns from drop down pendant boxes that had knockouts.  They were located in at least, but not limited to, the area with the Haas brushless rotary controllers.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 8, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  (a) On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, electrocution, fire and burns from a relocatable power tap (RPT) that was overloaded.  It powered two Haas brushless rotary controllers, each drawing 15 amps, or 30 amps when they are running at the same time.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,240 · Current $2,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    (a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, burns, and fire hazards from a electrical junction boxes of the skimmers for machines 260 and 271, that were each missing a cover and had live electrical wires to which workers were exposed.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     (a)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock, burns, and fire hazards in that the insulation of flexible cords was pulled back from its connection causing strain to be placed on the live conductors in the following locations: 1. the insulation on the extension cord powering the skimmer on machine 251, was separated from the plug; and 2. the insulation on the power cable on the southwest most soldering table was pulled back from its electrical box.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Aug 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  On or about May 9, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards from forklift operators who had not had their operation of forklifts evaluated and certified by the employer.  Abatement Note:   Forklift operator certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation (29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6)).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").