OSHA Inspection: MANCHESTER MOLDING & MFG. CO., INC.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Aug 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  Production Area:  On, or about, February 5, 2021, the White Model MA-25 forktruck was used to lift a mold during the set-up of Machine #26, a Reed 200 ton injection molding machine.  The forktruck had been modified to lift molds by installing an eyebolt at the tip of an inverted fork.  The estimated reduced capacity of the forktruck was calculated to be 1,367 pounds.  The modification had not been done with the permission of the manufacturer or manufacturer representation and the reduced capacity had not been marked on the forktruck.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Aug 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):  Company:  On, or about, February 17, 2021, an employee who operated a forktruck in the facility had not been trained and evaluated regarding the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Aug 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Company, On, or about, February 17, 2021, employees who had been previously trained to operate forktrucks had not received refresher training and an evaluation since November 15, 2005.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Aug 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $4,000 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:  Production Area:  On, or about, February 17, 2021, the following deficiencies were observed on the White Model MA-25 forktruck:  A.	The horn was not operational. B.	The emergency brake was not holding the forktruck in place. C.	Fluid was leaking on the floor. D.	The forktruck was emitting a high level of carbon monoxide.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  Production Area:  On, or about, February 5, 2021, a chain alloy lifting sling that was used to lift a mold into Machine #26, a 200 ton Reed injection molding machine, had elongated links and had links that were locked together and could no longer move freely.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1):Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  Production Area:  On, or about, February 17, 2021, two chain alloy lifting slings used to change molds in injection molding machines were not provided with identification tags.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(3)(i):  A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:  Production Area:  On, or about, February 17, 2021, two chain alloy lifting slings used to change molds in injection molding machines were not subject to documented, periodic inspections.

Issued

Apr 19, 2021

Abate by

Jun 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by pinch points:    Production Area:  On, or about, February 5, 2021, an employee suffered a finger amputation as he assisted during set-up by holding a mold steady in Machine #26, a Reed injection molding machine.  The rear access door interlocks had been by-passed allowing the machine to be clamped with the rear access doors open.