OSHA Inspection: JEFFRIES MACHINE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1820.00 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 the hazard of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event the pipe ruptured:    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto compressed air at a nominal pressure of 100 PSIG was supplied to the CNC area through a PVC pipe mounted above ground.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2270.00 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:    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees applied lockout/tagout methods during  repairs/maintenance of equipment including (but not limited to) the CNC machining centers, the manual lathes, and the compressors. The employer did not develop, implement, and utilize specific lockout/tagout procedures.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2270.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): 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, or were altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts.    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Toyota forklift (LPG-powered) with the front rack removed, exposing the hydraulic hoses to damage from contact with the load.     Or in the alternative:    29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Toyota forklift (LPG-powered) with the front rack removed, exposing the hydraulic hoses to damage from contact with the load.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3190.00 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) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Victor horizontal manual lathe was not guarded.    b) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Clausing horizontal manual lathe was not guarded.    c) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal vertical band sander/grinder #1 was not guarded.    d) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the heavy duty Mazak horizontal manual lathe was not guarded.    e) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal cooling fan was not completely guarded.    f) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal vertical band sander/grinder #2 was 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) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Victor horizontal manual lathe was not guarded.    b) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the Clausing horizontal manual lathe was not guarded.    c) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal vertical band sander/grinder #1 was not guarded.    d) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the heavy duty Mazak horizontal manual lathe was not guarded.    e) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal cooling fan was not completely guarded.    f) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal vertical band sander/grinder #2 was 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

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

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) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal grinder #1 did not have work rests installed.    b) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal grinder #2 (Baldor) had a 1/4 in gap between the left side work rest and the wheel.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stood in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal grinder #1 did not have tongue guards installed.    b) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pedestal grinder #2 (Baldor) did not have tongue guards installed, and presented a 3/4 in gap between the frame and the left wheel, and a 1/2 in. gap between the frame and the right wheel.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2270.00 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):    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pulley-belt system (four belts) in the Edwards shear machine was not guarded.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the pulley-belt system (four belts) in the Edwards shear machine was 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 (o) of this section.

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2270.00 Reduced

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) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees working at the CNC machine centers and manual lathes operated compressed air nozzles for cleaning without pressure regulation below 30 psig.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2270.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto workers operated the heavy duty Mazak 30 manual lathe. The male plug in the power cable was broken at the strain relief.     b) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto workers operated the Edwards shear. The male plug in the power cable was broken at the strain relief.     c) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto workers operated the Edwards shear. The four-wire flexible power cable was damaged, and the outer jacket was missing in the section connected to the switch box.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET),

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:    a)  Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto the lamp fixture attached to the Clausing horizontal lathe did not have a guard to protect the bulb.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees operated equipment including (but not limited to) CNC machine centers, manual lathes, and grinders. The employer did not assess the level of noise in order to determine whether a Hearing Conservation 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).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees applied lockout/tagout methods during  repairs/maintenance of equipment including (but not limited to) CNC machining centers, manual lathes, and compressors. The employer did not certify that lockout/tagout training was provided and maintained to date.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Shop  - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees operated the orange LPG-powered Toyota forklift to transport large parts. The employer did not certify that the workers were trained and evaluated.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET),

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S))(STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))    a) Shop - On or about 09/06/18 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Clausing horizontal lathe. The flexible cables that powered the digital display were permanently mounted along the structure of the lathe, and were not installed/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).