OSHA Inspection: TRANSCON CONVEYOR

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $3311.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure employees in a hoist area were protected from falling 4 feet or more to a lower level.    On or about May 8, 2019, employees were exposed to an approximate 10 foot fall hazard while loading and/or unloading material from the staircase platform to the mezzanine above the plant managers office. The expanded metal platform guard railing system was hinged and had an unsecured hasp attached to the top handrail.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $3311.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(3): The quantity of liquid that was located outside of an inside storage room or storage cabinet or in any one fire area of a building exceeded 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II or III liguids in containers:     On or about May 8, 2019, employees were exposed to multiple 55 gallon and 5 gallon containers of flammable chemicals such as but not limited to xylene, mineral spirits and naptha along with multiple one and five gallon paint containers that were stored on open shelving. The chemical storage area was stationed between the large paint booth and the metal fabrication area.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

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 May 8, 2019, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of their lockout tagout procedures for machinery such as but not limited to their automatic welding machines and mechanical power presses.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 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:    On or about May 8, 2019, employees were exposed to an employer designed and manufactured elevated work platform that is attached and used with their on site Hyster forklift without the manufacturers written approval for safe operation.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):     On or about May 8, 2019, the employer had the following forklifts that were not taken out of service.    1. The Yale forklift daily inspection recorded the 10 previous workdays with an inoperable horn.    2. The Hyster forklift daily inspection recorded the 17 previous workdays with brake concerns.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(e)(2)(i): Crane(s) were not provided with bridge bumpers or other automatic means providing equivalent effect:   On or about May 8, 2019, in buildings A, B and C the employer had four 5 ton and two 10 ton overhead cranes that were missing bridge bumpers.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    On or about May 8, 2019, the pushbutton pendant control for the Wright overhead crane in building C was not clearly marked.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $6630.00

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:    On or about May 8, 2019, the following machinery was not properly safeguarded.    1. Whitney horizontal drill and gouge, rotating chuck and tooling not guarded.  2. Nichols horizontal drill, rotating chuck and tooling not guarded.  3. Lucas horizontal boring mill, rotating chuck and tooling not guarded.  4. Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty and Dino (Flintstone family drill, cut and shear machines) rotating chucks and toolings were not guarded along with the Dino bar stock shear was not properly guarded.  5. Automatic welding machinery rail and traversing wheel system was not guarded.  6. Davis notcher, reciprocating tooling not guarded.  7. OOYA drill press, rotating chuck and tooling not guarded  8. Wysong squaring shear, treadle pedal not guarded and material drop side with no awareness barrier guarding.  9. Spartan horizontal bandsaw, rotating metal chip auger not guarded.  10. Able horizontal bandsaw, unused portions of sawblade not guarded. Three inches inside, four inches outside.  11. Bridgeport drill press, rotating chuck and tooling not guarded.  12. Allen drill press, rotating chuck and tooling not guarded.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:     On or about May 8, 2019, the following machine guards were not completely affixed or secured.    1. The Whitney pin machine had a damaged and open guard on the drive side that was not secured.  2. The 200 ton Verson mechanical power press lube pump coupling guard was not secured.  3. The automatic welding machine hydraulic system coupling guard was not secured.  4. The Niagara roll bender drive coupling guard was not secured.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $0.00 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):     On or about May 8, 2019, the following machinery did not have point of operation safeguarding.    1. The Chicago hydraulic press brake had dual foot pedal activation without operator hand protection including the backside of the press was open and accessible to employees while being operated.    2. Mubea (2 separate) hydraulic ironworker machines had channel, angle, bar and tube cutters that were not guarded. One hole puncher had no guarding and one notcher had an unsecured guard.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   On or about May 8, 2019, in building C there was an International abrasive wheel pedestal grinder with the work rest openings of 1/2 and 7/16 of an inch.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about May 8, 2019, in building C there was an International abrasive wheel pedestal grinder with the periphery guard openings at 3/8 and 5/8 of an inch.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $3311.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):     On or about May 8, 2019, The following part revolution mechanical power presses were not properly safeguarded.    1. There were two Verson 200 ton mechanical power presses with unguarded openings at the sides and openings between the backside presence sensing safeguarding and the press housings.     2. The Heim 60 ton mechanical power press was open above the front safeguarding and open at the backside.    3. The Verson 75 ton mechanical power press was open above the front safeguarding and open at the backside.    4. The Clearing 200 ton mechanical power press had openings between the backside presence sensing safeguarding and the press housings.    5. The Niagara 60 ton mechanical power press was open above the front safeguarding and open at the backside.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about May 8, 2019, the employer did not have a periodic and regular inspection program for the 6 part revolution mechanical power presses in use in the press area.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:   On or about May 8, 2019, employees were exposed to three compressed airline hoses with quick open valves and nozzle ends that were set at 60, 70 and 90psi. The compressed airlines were being used for cleaning by removing metal shavings and chips from the machinery and work benches.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):  On or about May 8, 2019, in the fabrication department employees were exposed to rotating abrasive wheels while using portable grinders. The DeWalt grinders were missing the protective rotating wheel guards. Employees use the grinders on metal parts for shaping metal and removing weld.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(2): Back flow protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent oxygen from flowing into the fuel gas system or fuel from flowing into the oxygen system:   On or about May 8, 2019, there was a cutting torch and a rosebud heating torch in the fabrication department that did not have flash back protection devices installed between the oxygen and fuel gas lines and the torch fittings.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $3311.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar to that prescribed for punch press operation:    On or about May 8, 2019, in the assembly area, employees were exposed to a Martin spot welding machine without safeguarding at the point of operation.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.255(b)(6): All foot switches were not guarded to prevent accidental operation of the machine:   On or about May 8, 2019, in the assembly area, employees were exposed to unintentional activation of the Martin spot welding machine. The spot welder foot pedal protective cover was by passed with rubber bands holding it up away from the activation pedal.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    On or about May 8, 2019, in B building, the Warner Swasey horizontal lathe had an electrical dual push button control with the outer housing of the control box damaged and open at the top exposing the interior wiring.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $0.00 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:     On or about May 8, 2019, the following electrical equipment and component were not properly wired and/or secured.     1. There were three commercial fans in use for employee personnel that were not rated for industrial use.    2. On the mezzanine in the assembly area there was a 110 volt electrical receptacle knockout box for the industrial fan that was not secured to a fixed permanent structure.      NOTE: Knockout boxes were designed to be secured to a fixed permanent structure. When knockout boxes are used on the ends of flexible cords, employees gripping the box to attach or disconnect a plug may dislodge the circular scored metal portion in the box wall causing it to come in contact with the hot terminal. The result may lead to an electric shock.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:    On or about May 8, 2019, the following electrical receptacles conductors were wired with reverse polarity.    1. At the Flintstone horizontal drilling machinery there was an electrical quadruple box attached to a flexible cord that had receptacles with reverse polarity.     2. On the wall behind the Flintstone horizontal drilling machinery there was an electrical duplex box attached to the wall that had a receptacle with reverse polarity.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:     On or about May 8, 2019, the following electrical wiring was subject to abrasion.    1. In building A near the Martin resistance welder there was an electrical flexible cord between the cabinets that was run into an unprotected vertical conduit for an electrical receptacle.    2. In building B behind the Mubea ironworker at the wall there was an electrical junction box with the conduit separated exposing the unprotected wiring.    3. In building C near the Allen drill press at the wall there was an electrical receptacle with the conduit separated exposing the unprotected wiring.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about May 8, 2019, in building A at the electrical main power box #8 there were two 3" diameter unused openings at the bottom of the panel box.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    On or about May 8, 2019, the following electrical components were missing cover plates.    1. In building A, the Fred Flintstone horizontal drill had an electrical junction box with the cover missing and wiring exposed.    2. In building C, the Able horizontal bandsaw had an electrical junction box with the cover missing and wiring exposed.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(C): Connections of portable lamps or appliances were not wired with an attachment plug on the end of the wiring.    On or about May 8, 2019, there was an electrical task light at the Whiney pin machine that was directly wired into an electrical junction box and did not have an attachment plug on the end of the wiring.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about May 8, 2019, the following electrical wiring was not used only in continuous lengths without splice.    1. In building A, at the Whitney pin machine, the electrical flexible wiring for the task light was not used in continuous length without a splice.    2. In building A, at the automatic welder hydraulic system, the electrical flexible wiring for the electrical control panel was not used in continuous length without a splice.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:   On or about May 8, 2019, the Mubea ironworker machine in building C had an electrical task light that was missing a bulb in the fixture.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.    On or about May 8, 2019, in building A, the employer had dual mezzanine areas that were not marked with load capacity.

Issued

2019-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  On or about May 8, 2019, in building A, there was an employee lunch room door that was not marked "not an exit".