OSHA Inspection: A & E CONVEYOR SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,587 Reduced

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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 exposed to crush and struck-by hazards:    Facility - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees operated the yellow Diesel-powered Caterpillar forklift without a seat belt installed, and drivers were not restrained inside the vehicle.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,070 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.    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the employer stored a plastic drum of Surfox-T (corrosive liquid) between the emergency exit door and the loading gate. The container was exposed to forklift traffic and potential breakage and spill.    Or in the alternative:    29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made:    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the employer stored a plastic drum of Surfox-T (corrosive liquid) between the emergency exit door and the loading gate. The container was exposed to forklift traffic and potential breakage and spill.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,070 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the red ABC type fire extinguisher was not subjected to a yearly maintenance check. The label indicated expiration one year after December of 2016.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,587 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Powered industrial trucks were altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer, or by the elimination of any parts without the manufacturer's approval:    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the yellow/green Komatsu 25 LPG-powered forklift  was operated with the front rack removed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,622 Reduced

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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) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the solid bar guard in the front of the Standard hydraulic shear presented a 1.0 inch vertical gap, and a 2.25 inch horizontal distance to the clamp rods.     b) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the back of the Standard hydraulic shear was not guarded.    c) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the band sander/buffer (in house built) (#1) was not guarded.    d) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the band sander (Rockford Machine Products) (#2) was not guarded.    e) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the band sander/buffer (#3) was not guarded.    f) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the periphery of the water jet cutter was not guarded.    h) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the back of the Standard Industrial hydraulic press brake vwas not guarded.     Or in the Alternative:     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):    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the solid bar guard in the front of the Standard hydraulic shear presented a 1.0 inch vertical gap, and a 2.25 inch horizontal distance to the clamp rods.     b) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the back of the Standard hydraulic shear was not guarded.    c) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the band sander/buffer (in house built) (#1) was not guarded.    d) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the band sander (Rockford Machine Products) (#2) was not guarded.    e) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the band sander/buffer (#3) was not guarded.    f) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the periphery of the water jet cutter was not guarded.    h) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the back of the Standard Industrial hydraulic press brake vwas not guarded.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,070 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Clausing DP-1 pedestal drill press was not anchored to the floor.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,070 Reduced

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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) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Jet pedestal grinder #1 had a 3/8 in. gap between the left wheel and the work rest.     b) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Jet pedestal grinder #2 had a 3/8 in. gap between the left wheel and the work rest, and a 1/4 in. gap between the right wheel and the work rest.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Jet pedestal grinder #1 had a 3/4 in. in. gap between the left wheel and the tongue guard, and a 3/4 in. gap between the right wheel and the tongue guard.  b) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Jet pedestal grinder #2 did not the tongue guards installed, measuring a 1.0 in. gap between the left wheel and the guard, and 1.0 in. gap between the right wheel and the guard.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees performed TIG welding in an open area. Other workers were exposed to harmful light and were not protected by screens.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,070 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboard enclosures. Panelboards shall be mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and shall be dead front. However, panelboards other than the dead front externally-operable type are permitted where accessible only to qualified persons.    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the switch for the Clausing pedestal drill press was not mounted inside a cabinet and was not dead-front.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET),

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Clausing DP-1 pedestal drill press did not have the flexible power cables installed and protected inside conduits.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,070 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees handled chemicals including (but not limited to) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Surfox-T (electric stainless steel weld cleaning electrolyte), Surfox-N (neutralizer), lacquer thinner, and Rustoleum pain in aerosol. The employer did not prepare a written Hazard Communication Program.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees handled chemicals including (but not limited to) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Surfox-T (electric stainless steel weld cleaning electrolyte), Surfox-N (neutralizer), lacquer thinner, and Rustoleum pain in aerosol. The employer did not maintain copies of the Safety Data Sheets  for each hazardous chemical at the workplace.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Jan 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees handled chemicals including (but not limited to) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Surfox-T (electric stainless steel weld cleaning electrolyte), Surfox-N (neutralizer), lacquer thinner, and Rustoleum paint in aerosol. The employer did not train the employees in relation to the Hazard Communication Program and the Right to Know.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 27, 2018

Abate by

Mar 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a) Plant - On or about 08/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees performed electric welding of stainless steel machine components, and the employer did not determine the identity and concentration of the air contaminants in order to  assess whether a Respiratory Protection Program was required.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.