OSHA Inspection: DELTA TOOL & DIE STEEL BLOCK CO.

Issued

2019-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(v)(a): Each two-hand control for single stroke operations on mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches was not protected against unintended operation:    a.)  On or about February 4, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards while operating the #6 Minster 70-5 1/2 and #2 Minster 70-5 1/2 part revolution mechanical power presses. Employees are required to perform hand in die operations and the two hand controls used, were not equipped with ring guards to prevent accidental discharge, exposing them to amputation hazards.

Issued

2019-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(13): Control system(s) of mechanical power press(es) were not constructed so that a failure within the system would not prevent the normal stopping action from being applied to the press when required, but would prevent initiation of a successive stroke until the failure is corrected;    a.)  On or about February 4, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees were protected while performing hand in die operations on presses including, but not limited to the #6 Minster 70-5 ½ and #2 Minster 70-5 ½ part revolution mechanical power press. Employees are required to operate the press without a brake monitor or anti-repeat function and are exposed to amputation hazards in that the press safety features are not control reliable.

Issued

2019-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $1894.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vii): Two hand control device(s) used on mechanical power press(es) were not located at a safe distance from the point of operation so that the slide completed the downward travel or stopped before the operator could reach into the point of operation;    a.) On or about February 4, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards while operating, including but not limited to the #6 and #2 Minster 70-5 ½ part revolution mechanical power presses, in that stop time meter readings were not conducted to determine the proper distance for two hand control buttons.

Issued

2019-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    a.) On or about February 4, 2019 the employer did not establish and follow a program of periodic or regular inspections for Presses, including but not limited to the #6 Minster 70-5 ½ and the #2 Minster 70-5 ½ part revolution mechanical power presses to ensure that all parts, including the clutch/brake mechanism, anti-repeat feature and single stroke mechanisms were in a safe operating condition. Employees are required to operate the presses daily and are exposed to crush hazards from press malfunctions that would otherwise be found during inspections, including but not limited to allowing the mode selector switch to be used without the use of a key.

Issued

2019-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):    a.) On or about February 4, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees were adequately trained before starting work operating the presses, including but not limited to #6 Minster 70-5 ½ and the #2 Minster 70-5 ½ part revolution mechanical power presses. Adequate training was not provided regarding the hazards associated with die setting, including mode selection controls, exposing employees to amputation hazards.