OSHA Inspection: MID-CITIES MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3277.00 · Current $1375.00 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 struck-by hazards:    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; employees operated three (3) chain hoists, two (2) Coffing 1/2 ton and a Dayton 1 ton with missing hook safety latches that did not secure the loads, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck-by the load.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Center building; the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use. Employees were exposed to corrosive chemical injuries.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept in good repair:    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the welding shop; the employer did not ensure the floor areas were kept in good repair where employees work and use mechanical equipment. Employees were exposed to trip, fall and or struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1966.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard.    On or about March 16, 2020; and at times prior thereto; in the warehouse area, the storage racks used for storage of material were unmarked for capacity and were not anchored to the floor. Employees accessing and storing material were exposed to falling objects and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3277.00 · Current $1375.00 Reduced

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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):    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Weld Shop, forklift training did not consist of all of the required elements of operator training, such as but not limited to, a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance, exposing employees to crush-by and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

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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 March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Weld Shop, the employer did not ensure the HYD-MECH Horizontal and the Rollin Vertical Saws blades were equipped with a guard.  Employees were exposed to cuts and or amputation hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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).  On or about March 16, 2020, and times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Weld Shop, the employer did not ensure portable grinders were equipped with safety guards. The employees were exposed to flying debris or struck by hazards during use.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1966.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):           On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Building, the employer did not ensure a Ryobi 8" inch bench grinder was equipped with front safety guards exposing employees to struck-by hazards from flying debris.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Building, the employer did not ensure a Ryobi 8" inch bench grinder was equipped with work rests exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Building, the employer did not ensure a Ryobi 8"inch bench grinder was equipped with a tongue guard exposing employees to struck-by hazards from flying debris.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1966.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected.    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Center, the employer did not use air hose connections designed for the pressure used, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in Assembly and Welding Building, the employer did not ensure employees used compressed air nozzles that were reduced to 30 P.S.I or less when used for cleaning purposes.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3277.00 · Current $1375.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding CNC Shop, the employer did not ensure an electrical circuit breaker panel had a face cover or was guarded from accidental contact, potentially exposing employees to electrical shock or electrocution hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding CNC Department, the employer did not ensure an electrical junction box was covered exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 March 16, 2020, and times prior thereto;  in the Welding and Assembly CNC Department, the employer allowed employees to use office electrical power taps/strips to power hand tools and did not follow listed and labeling instructions and manufacturer requirements.   Employees were exposed to electrical shock or fire hazards.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2622.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(i)(1)(ii): Information contained in the safety data sheet concerning the properties and effects of the hazardous chemical is disclosed:    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; the employer did not have safety data sheets for the chemicals employees used in the Assembly, Welding, CNC Paint Departments. Employees were exposed to chemical injuries.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $368.00 · Current $125.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1): The employer did not post and keep posted OSHA notices informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act:    On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Center Building, the employer did not provide an OSHA poster for informational purposes.

Issued

2020-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(B): Cylinders shall be handled carefully. Rough handling, knocks, or falls are liable to damage the cylinder, valve or safety devices and cause leakage.  On or about March 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto; in the Assembly and Welding Center, the employer did not ensure propane cylinders were secured from falls exposing employees to fire and/or struck-by hazards.