OSHA Inspection: WYMAN-GORDON FORGINGS, INC.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $13,260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall protection system, such as a personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning system.  On or about October 29, 2018 and times prior thereto:  a. In Building 16 on the 4K Press, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard exceeding 4 feet when performing work from a platform without a fall protection system.  b. In the Extrusion Shop near the 35K Press, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard exceeding 4 feet when performing work from a platform without a fall protection system.  c. Near the back side of the Pump Room of the 35K Press, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard exceeding 4 feet when performing work along a platform without a fall protection system.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.  On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto:  a. In the Weld Shop Area, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when changing filters on Furnace G-339 without a self-closing gate or offset on the opened end of the ladderway platform.  b. In the Weld Shop Area, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when changing filters on Furnace G-340 without a self-closing gate or offset on the opened end of the ladderway platform.  c. In the Test Lab Prep Area, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when changing filters on Furnace H-124 without a self-closing gate or offset on the opened end of the ladderway platform.  d. In the Test Lab Prep Area, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when changing filters on Furnace H-105 without a self-closing gate or offset on the opened end of the ladderway platform.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $10,419

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:    On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to multiple types of energy sources when performing service and maintenance equipment without conducting a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Jul 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $13,260

General-duty citation text

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):    On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto:    a. In the Saw Room, where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Cincinnati Gilbert radial arm drill press, ID #Z-298 without a point of operation guard.     b. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Palmgren 15-inch drill press, Model 9680158 without a point of operation guard.    c. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Warner & Swasey threading machine, ID #0118 without a point of operation guard.    d. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Powermatic drill press, Model 1150A, SN 9515V100 without a point of operation guard.    e. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Palmgren 15-inch drill press, Model 9680158 without a point of operation guard.    f. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Delta drill press, SN 8302 without a point of operation guard.    g. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Milwaukee Mill, Model K, ID #J961 without a point of operation guard.    h. In the Test Lab Prep, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Powermatic drill press, Model 1140A without a point of operation guard.    i. In the Tool & Die Shop, where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Carlton Radial Arm drill press, ID #G305 without a point of operation guard.    j. In Building #6, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a small hydraulic Press, ID #3338 without a point of operation guard.    k. In Building #6, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Brinnell hydraulic Press, without a point of operation guard.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $10,419

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:  On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, in Building 14 where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when performing forging work near a circular fan without guard openings one half inch or less.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $10,419

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto:  a. In the Tool & Die Shop at electrical box 3176, where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when performing work on a 480 VAC grinder with an electrical door that had a broken handle.   b. In the Tool & Die Shop at electrical panel M799, where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when performing work on a 480 VAC drill press with an electrical door that had a broken handle.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Feb 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about October 29, 2018, in Building 16 where three portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located, and identified so that they were readily accessible.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(i): Records of safety inspections of forging machines were not kept:    On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where the employer operated hydraulic forging presses without maintaining written certifications of safety inspections.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(ii): There was no scheduling and recording of inspections of guards and point of operation protection devices at frequent and regular intervals for forging machine(s):    On or about October 29, 2018, and times prior thereto, in Building 16 where the employees operated a 4K forging press without scheduling and recording inspections of guards and point of operation devices.