OSHA Inspection: VEMALINE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,082 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) was completed and certified, and that the necessary PPE was selected and provided to employees for tasks such as cleaning out machines and handling metal chips.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section.     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed machine specific energy sources and techniques required during the Lockout/Tag-out process.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 and control.     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that employees authorized to perform Lockout/Tag-out were trained in the application of the energy control procedure.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that machine operators and tool room personnel who are affected by Lockout/Tag-out were trained in the energy control procedure.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator underwent a skills evaluation at least once every three years.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,612 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.     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on the following machines: Vertical Milling Machines, Lathe, Snow Drills, Bending Machines, Belt Sander and Bench Grinder.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   (a) Worksite   On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that floor and bench mounted pedestal drill presses were secured from movement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:   (a) Worksite   On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that a bench grinder was being used with work rests adjusted to within one eight inch, to support offhand grinding.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   (a) Worksite   On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that the bench grinder was equipped with tongue guards that were adjusted to within one fourth inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,082 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     (a) Worksite     On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that all employees working with chemical products underwent hazard communication training when they initially began their assignment with the company, or at any time after that.

Issued

Apr 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of a powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval.   (a) Worksite   On or about 4/5/2019, the employer did not ensure that the forklift data plate reflected the rated capacity change from using a boom attachment for offloading metal stock from box trucks.