SHARON, MA —
OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY INCORPORATED
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of INDUSTRIAL METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY INCORPORATED in 15 MERCHANT STREET, SHARON, MA 02067 (NAICS 332116). OSHA activity number 343335345.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- INDUSTRIAL METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY INCORPORATED
- Site address
- 15 MERCHANT STREET
- City
- SHARON
- State
- MA
- ZIP
- 02067
- Mailing
- 15 MERCHANT STREET, SHARON, MA 02067
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332116
- Employees
- 43
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. The written machine-specific lockout/tagout procedure for the laser loader machine did not explain the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control to a sufficient level of detail.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1500
- — C (S) $9054
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive 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: Laser Cutter Operation: Training for lockout/tagout authorized maintenance personnel did not adequately explain the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control of the laser loader because the training was based on a machine-specific lockout/tagout procedure for the laser loader that was not written with a sufficient level of detail.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1500
- — C (S) $9054
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $1,500 Reduced
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) of this section: a) Chain and Sprocket pinch points of the lift located over the laser cutter feed table were not guarded. b) The pulley and belt drive of the corn cob dryer was not completely enclosed by a guard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1500
- — C (S) $9054
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.212 A02
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): General requirements for machine guards. Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible. The guard shall be such that it does not offer an accident hazard in itself. Laser Cutter Control Panel Area: A pinch point was created between the descending lift and the expanded metal guard alongside the carriage area of the loader.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $6467
- — Z (S) $6467
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: Grinding Dept.: The unused horizontal shaft of the buffing machine was not guarded.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1500
- — C (S) $5174
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes. Grinding Area: The pulley and belt drive of the corn cob dryer was not completely enclosed by a guard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $5174
- — Z (S) $5174
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Source
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