OSHA Inspection: GLOBAL WINDMILL AND SUPPLY LLC

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 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:    On or about October 22, 2018, there were no energy control procedures developed or utilized for multi energy source equipment. Employees perform maintenance, unjamming, tool/die changes, and clean-out at various machines. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the machine and /or an electrical shock hazard from an unexpected start-up of the machine. Energy control procedures were not developed for such machines as, but not limited to the Chicago press brake, which has such energies as: electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and potential energy due to gravity (ram coming down).

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 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:     On or about October 22, 2018, the employer failed to ensure the employees were trained and they had the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices when performing maintenance, unjamming or die changes on equipment. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the machine and /or an electrical shock hazard from an unexpected start-up of the machine.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    On or about October 22, 2018, and times prior, at the Chicago press brake during a tool and die change all the energy sources were not identified and were not locked out to control the energies. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the machine and /or an electrical shock hazard from an unexpected start-up of the machine.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 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:    On or about October 22, 2018, there were multiple pieces of equipment that were not guarded. Employee(s) using the equipment to manufacture windmills and are exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the unguarded pieces of equipment.    a) Vertical milling machines the drill bit and the rotating chucks are not guarded. Employee(s) machine parts at these mills. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating chucks. There were six vertical mills that did not have guarding for the rotating drill bit and chuck:    1.There were 2 Fosdick milling machines that were not guarded.   2.The Cincinnati Bickford milling machine that was not guarded.   3.There were 2 Lagun Republic milling machines that were not guarded.   4. The Acer milling machine was not guarded.       b) Two dill presses did not have the rotating chuck guarded. The Clausing drill press and a blue 16 speed drill press with model number Z14116H. The rotating chuck was not guarded. Employee(s) machine parts at the drill press. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating chuck.      c) Chicago press brake was not guarded on the back side when other employees are helping.  Employees were using it to punch and cut steel. On the front side light curtains are use and there is nothing on the back side of the press brake. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the press brake.    d) Numerous lathes were being used and none had the chuck guarded. Such lathes as, but not limited to: The Acer lathe, 3-A Warner and Swasey lathe, J&L turret lathe and Birmingham lathe.  The rotating chucks were not guarded. Employee(s) machine parts at these lathes. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating chuck.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   On or about October 22, 2018, at the blue 16 speed drill press, the drill press was not anchored to the floor. The drill press was being used to drill V braces. Employees exposed to being struck-by the drill press.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,109 Reduced

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:    On or about October 22, 2018, the tongue guard on a floor mounted pedestal grinder was missing and unable to be adjusted to the one-fourth inch requirement. The grinder is used to grind small metal parts. Employees exposed to being struck-by a sanding stone breaking.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,478 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:    On or about October 22, 2018, at the G&E Gear Hobber machine, the rotating horizontal shafts were not guarded. The shafts rotate when they are operating the gear hobber machine. Employees exposed to the hazard of getting caught-in the rotating shafts.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,478 Reduced

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) On or about October 22, 2018, at the G&E gear hobber machine, the rotating vertical belts were not guarded. Employees will work at this machine to machine the gears. Employees exposed to being caught-in the rotating belts.     b) On or about October 22, 2018, at the Marvel metal band saw the rotating incline belts were not guarded. Employees will work at this machine to machine the gears. Employees exposed to being caught-in the rotating belts.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  On or about October 22, 2018, at the Clausing drill press the horizontal belts were not guarded. Employee(s) machine parts at the drill press. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating belts.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,478 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about October 22, 2018, at the Gear Hobber G&E machine, the rotating chain was not guarded. The chain rotates when they are operating the gear hobber machine. Employees exposed to the hazard of getting caught-in the rotating chain.     b) On or about October 22, 2018, at the Marvel Metal band saw, the light weight chain around the pulley wheel is not guarded. Employees will cut metal on the saw. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the machine.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):  On or about October 22, 2018 at the Marvel Metal band saw, the rotating upper and lower flywheel were not guarded. The metal band saw is used to cut metal to manufacture wind mills. Employees exposed to a caught in hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,478 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):    a) On or about October 22, 2018, at the Acer lathe, the protruding rotating part was not guarded. Employee(s) were using the equipment to manufacture windmills and were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating shaft.     b) On or about October 22, 2018, at the Birmingham lathe, the protruding rotating part was not guarded. Employee(s)were  using the equipment to manufacture windmills and were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating shaft.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,478 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:    On or about October 22, 2018 at the Marvel Metal band saw, the rotating couple shaft was not guarded. The metal band saw is used to cut metal to manufacture wind mills. Employees exposed to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $739 · Current $370 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    On or about October 22, 2018, the employer did not keep the required injury or illness forms or equivalent forms.