OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,832 · Current $1,916 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 rotating parts:  Weld Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a deadman foot switch had not been provided on the Northern pipe threading machine in accordance with industry practice.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $2,818 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 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 arrest systems:  Environmental Area, Old Pit. Lower Level:  Standard guardrails were not provided along the access platform at the far end of the pit.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface:  A.  Environmental Area:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, the top rail of the guardrail system provided on the Final Neutralization tank platform was measured to be 36 inches above the work platform.  B.  Environmental Area, Old Pit:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, the top rail of the guardrail system provided on the stairway opening to the lower level was measured to be 37 inches above the floor.  C.  Environmental Area, New Pit:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, the top rail of the guardrail system provided on the stairway opening to the lower level was measured to be 34.5 inches above the floor.   D.  Environmental Area, Old Pit, Lower Level:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, a single railing was provided at the end of the work platform.  The railing was 32 inches above the platform and no midrail was provided.  E.  Environmental Settling Tanks:  The guardrails provided for the walkover bridge above the flock and clarifier chambers had a top rail that was 32.5 inches above the platform.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,832 · Current $1,916 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   Building 6, Exterior of Building:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, thirty six hydrogen cylinders (8 in use, 28 in storage) were not secured to prevent falling.  Ref. CGA, Pamphlet P-1, 1968, Section 3.3.1 referencing CGA Pamphlet P-1, 2006, Section 5.7.4.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half of an hour:   Cylinder Storage:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a propane cylinder and three acetylene cylinders were stored four feet away from an oxygen cylinder.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $1,691 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(1)(i): Hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system were not inspected for corrosion or damage at least quarterly during operation:   Plating Lines:  On, or about, May 30, 2019, the company did not conduct quarterly inspections of the exhaust ventilation systems.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure airflow was adequate at least quarterly during operation:   Plating Lines:  On, or about, May 30, 2019, the company did not conduct quarterly airflow measures of the exhaust ventilation systems.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted, and deficiencies were not promptly corrected:    Plating Line:  On, or about, May 30, 2019, the company did not conduct periodic inspections of the plating line equipment.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $1,691 Reduced

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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:   Company:  On, or about, May 30, 2019, the lockout/tagout procedures and program had not been subject to an annual review since they were developed in 2008.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $1,691 Reduced

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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.  Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly:    Environmental Area:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, the Hyster 50 forktruck, serial number A267V01783K, had not been marked to indicate the maximum weight allowed in the  Wright self dumping hoppers.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,254 Reduced

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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:  Building 6, Line 26:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, the elongated bolt used to secure reels onto the take-up unit projected from the side of the machine, creating a projection hazard.  On October 11, 2018, the bolt caught an employees shift, pulling the employee into the machine.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,254 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4): Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place:  A.  Building 1:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the safety mechanism to lock the covers in place on three New Holland centrifuge spin dryers had been bypassed with plastic wedges.   B.  Building 2:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the safety mechanism to lock the cover in place on the green New Holland spin dryer had been bypassed and the safety mechanism provided for the black New Holland spin dryer was broken.  C.  Building 2:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the McGee burnishing barrel was not contained in an interlocked enclosure.  D.  Environmental Area:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, the tumbler used to clean rubber parts prior to disposal was not contained in an interlocked enclosure.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,254 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s):  Building 6:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, vertical capstan shafts located under plating enclosures were not provided with guards:   A.      Line 26, Tank 10, Nickel tank.  B.      Line 26, Tin tank.  C.      Line 19, Rinse Tank.  D.      Line 19 Nickel Tank.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:   Building 3, Line 4:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, shaft ends that projected out for the side of the finish end capstan were not either guarded or cut back to less than half of the shaft diameter.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):    A.  Building 3, Line 23:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the guards were not provided to cover the in-running nip points for the drive belts on the two take-up drive units.    B.  Building 6, Line 19:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, a guard was not provided on the end on the green take-up unit to cover the belt and pulley drive unit.  C.  Building 6, Line SA3:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, guards were not provided for the belt drives on the capstan.  D.  Building 6, Line SA3:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, the guard provided on the capstan allowed access to the in-running nip points created by the belt and pulleys.    E.  Building 6, Line 20:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, a guard section was not provided on the back side of the take-up unit, allowing access to the drive belt.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $2,818 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  Line #18:  On, or about, January 24, 2019, an employee suffered a severe hand injury when his glove was pulled into the in-running drive gear provided on a plating barrel.  Guards or other effective means to prevent employees from contacting the in-running gears had not been provided.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Building 3, Line 4:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a guard was not provided for the outer face of the take-up unit drive unit, exposing the drive chain and sprockets.  B.  Building 4, Gold Room:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, a guard was not provided for the inner face of the paper interleave pay-off drive unit, exposing the drive chain and sprockets.  C.  Building 6, Line 21:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, guarding was not provided on the chain and sprocket drive for the hot water tank.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,254 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   Building 6, Electrical Substation:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, the following transformers were not installed in accordance with their listing/labeling in that holes had been made in each cover for electrical and, in some instances, ventilation connections:  A.  Transformer #2:  ACME, Catalog No. T-3-53348-3S.   B.  Transformer #3 and #4:  GE, Catalog No. 9T91L2245.   C.  Transformer #5:  Jefferson Electric, Catalog No. 223-0002-947.   D.  Transformer #6:  Jefferson Electric, Catalog No. 223-3317.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:   Building 3, Main Aisle near QC Office:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, twenty six of the breakers located in Panel 3I were not labelled to indicate their purpose.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, three openings were left in the dead front of the  GE panelboard labeled Room A.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   A.  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, January 24, 2019, two receptacles provided at the Rectify Test bench were not provided with a cover.  B.  Maintenance Shop Breakroom:  On, or about, January 24, 2019, a receptacle provided for use at the counter area was did not have a proper cover for the right side.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  Receiver Room:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a quad box that contained two snap switches was not provided with a cover.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,832 · Current $1,916 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had 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.  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the power cord was damaged on the SawStop table saw.  B.  Building 3, Line 4:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the power cord that was provided for speed control box was damaged.  C.  Building 3, Line 4:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the power cord for the take-up unit was damaged.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a Kenmore refrigerator was energized through a black extension cord.  B.  Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a SawStop table saw was energized through an extension cord.   C.  Maintenance Shop Break Room:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the sink ejector pump was energized through an extension cord.   D.  Building 2:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, an exit sign provided over the doorway at the back of the room was energized through an extension cord.  E.  Building 2:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the McGee burnishing barrel was energized through an extension cord.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  A.  Building 3, Main Aisle near QC Office:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, a flexible cord was run out of the bottom of Panelboard 3I, through a hole in a vertical column, through a hole in a masonry block wall and into an Allen-Bradley wall mounted transformer.    B.  Building 4, Gold Room Chemical Storage:  On, or about, May 14, 2019, a flexible cord was run through a wall opening to energize the thermostat control for the overhead heater.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:   Building 2:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the power cord provided on the McGee burnishing barrel was spliced.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:     Building 3, Line 4:  On, or about February 13, 2019, the power cord provided on the Milwaukee portable band saw was damaged and wrapped with electrical tape.  Also, an orange extension cord provided for use was damaged.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,874 · Current $1,437 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:   A.  Building 1:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a Holland spin dryer and mounting rails were located in the working space in front of the General Electrical panelboard.   B.  Building 3:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, electrical Panels near Line 23 Finish End:  Stanchions and metal banding were installed in the working space in front of four General Electric panelboards.  C.  Building 3, Main Aisle:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a metal barrier had been installed on the floor in the working space in front of three General Electric panelboards.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:   Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, a desk that was used for storage was located on the floor under two panelboards.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2) Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  Located at Summit Corporation of America: On or about May 30, 2019, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their 2018 OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by March 2, 2019.  a). The establishment employed 85 employees and is classified under NAICS 332813 during calendar year 2018.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms and walking-working surfaces were not kept clean, orderly and in sanitary condition:   South Substation:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, combustible items such as cardboard boxes, gloves, shoes and tape were stored on top of live transformers.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:   Building 1:  A section of the drainage trench was not provided with grating.  Employees could walk into the trench, which was three inches deep.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that handrails, stair rail systems, or guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.28:  Building 4, Mezzanine Storage:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, a midrail was not provided on the set of stairs that connected the main shop floor to the mezzanine.  Ref. 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:   Building 2:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the exit sign provided over the doorway at the back of the room was not lit.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:    A.  Environmental Area:  On, or about, March 14, 2019, process tanks were not marked or labeled to identify them as permit required confined spaces.  B.  Building 6, Reverse Osmosis Area:  On, or about, April 16, 2019, the two RO tanks were not marked or labeled to identify them as permit required confined spaces.

Issued

Jun 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(i): Use of equipment with defects or safety hazards was not discontinued until its safety had been assured:    Weld Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2019, the insulation was broken off the electrode holder for the Miller Dialarc 250 welding unit.