OSHA Inspection: AE FUND INC.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $91 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  a)  Powder Coat Area, on or about 1/16/19:  Powder coating booth was not provided with a fire suppression system.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(l)(1): Electrical equipment and other sources of ignition did not conform to the requirements of paragraphs (c)(1)(i)-(iv), (8) and (9)(i) of this section and subpart S of this part:  a)  Powder Coat Area, on or about 1/16/19:  Electrical equipment was not approved for the location in that two fluorescent light fixtures along with extension cords to each were attached to the side walls inside the powder coat booth.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $91 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)  At the establishment, on or about 1/16/19:  Where employees perform servicing and/or maintenance on various machinery or equipment, including but not limited to press brakes, shear, laser machine, saws, etc., the employer had not established specific energy control procedures to prevent the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy of the equipment.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  a)  At the establishment, on or about 1/16/19:  Adequate training was not provided to all authorized and affected employees on the lockout/tagout program and procedures to ensure that the purpose and function was understood by employees and that they acquired the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy control devices.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $91 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a)  At the establishment, on or about 1/16/19:  Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $91 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  In the shop, on or about 1/16/19:  Eight foot fork extensions were being used on a Toyota forklift, Serial #61787 without the manufacturer's written approval and capacity plates identifying the attachment was not changed accordingly.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $91 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a)  At the establishment, on or about 1/16/19:  The employer did not ensure that operators of a Toyota sit down forklift were formally trained and evaluated.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $91 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:  a)  Welding Shop, on or about 1/16/19:  Rotating chuck on a Jet drill press was not guarded.  b)  In the Shop, on or about 1/16/19:  Rotating spindles and chucks on two drill heads on a Buffalo gang drill machine were not guarded.  c)  In the Shop, on or about 1/16/19:  Ingoing nip points on a Burr King belt sander with four inch sanding belt, was not guarded on the right side.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $91 Reduced

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):  a) In the shop, press brake area, on or about 1/16/19:  Point of operation was not guarded on a Darley press brake and a Nisshinbo press brake.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $91 Reduced

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:  a)  Welding Shop, on or about 1/16/19:  A Jet drill press was not secured to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $91 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)  Welding Shop, on or about 1/16/19:  Pulleys driving a Jet drill press were not adequately guarded in that a section of the guard had been cut out.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

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:  a)  Welding Shop, on or about 1/16/19:  Horizontal belts driving a Jet drill press were not adequately guarded in that a section of the guard had been cut out.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $91 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut  a)  In the shop, southeast end, on or about 1/16/19:  A Ryobi 10 inch table saw was not provided with a guard.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $90 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  In the shop, north wall by vending machines, on or about 1/16/19:  A circuit breaker panel had three blanks missing.  b)  In the shop, behind shear, on or about 1/16/19:  A circuit breaker panel had two blanks missing.

Issued

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  a)  Southeast corner of building, on or about 1/16/19:  Exit door was blocked by two chairs and pieces of wood.