OSHA Inspection: NELSON METAL TECHNOLOGY INC

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; doors in the building that were designated as exits were not identified by signs reading "Exit" for employees.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the main office exit sign was not illuminated to enable employees to locate the exit in an emergency.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.110(b)(6)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(ii): Each individual container was not located the minimum specified distance from an important building or group of buildings in accordance to Table H-23:  a) South side of Warehouse, forklift propane tank refill area: On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the 500 gallon liquified petroleum gas (LPG) servicing tank, used for forklift tank refills, was positioned 4 feet 10 inches from the building.  NOTE: Abatement certification is for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.110(b)(14)(vi): Filling of portable containers, containers mounted on skids, fuel containers on farm tractors, or similar applications, from storage containers used in domestic or commercial service, were performed less than 50 feet from the nearest important building:   a) South side of Warehouse, forklift propane tank refill area: On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the 500 gallon liquified petroleum gas (LPG) servicing tank, used for forklift tank refills, was positioned 4 feet 10 inches from the building.  NOTE: Abatement certification is for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.110(h)(6)(ii)(b):Containers were not protected by crash rails or guards to prevent physical damage and they were not protected by virtue of their location.  a) South side of Warehouse, forklift propane refill area: On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the 500 gallon liquified petroleum servicing tank, used for forklift tank refills, was not protected against physical damage.   NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.110(h)(14): LP gas service station(s) were not provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher having at least an 8-B, C rating:  a) South side of Warehouse, forklift propane tank refill area: On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees used a 500 gallon liquified petroleum servicing tank to refill forklift tanks where no fire extinguisher was present.  NOTE: Abatement certification is for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures where employees were performing maintenance on CNC machines, mills, and metal lathes.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,800 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:  a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a LP powered Komatsu Forklift #30, Model #FG30C-12, Serial #11961A forklift with a hole drilled in the right fork.  b) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; man-made forklift extenders were used to load and unload conveyors and materials without the manufacturers or qualified registered professional engineers approval.   NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a LP powered Komatsu Forklift #30, Model #FG30C-12, Serial #11961A forklift and were not trained.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a LP powered Komatsu Forklift #30, Model #FG30C-12, Serial #11961A forklift on a daily basis where the propane bottle on the back was only held on by one bracket, the back lights were broken and inoperable, and the horn did not work.   NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a LP powered Komatsu Forklift #30, Model #FG30C-12, Serial #11961A forklift on a daily basis and were not performing inspections.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,800 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:   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Guang Ju, Namseon metal lathe with no chuck guard cover in place.  b) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Sharp 26120 metal lathe with no chuck guard cover in place.  c) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Powermatic drill press with no chuck and bit guard cover in place.  d)  On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Foremost drill press with no chuck and bit guard cover in place.  e)  On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Jet belt sander, where the unused portion of the belt was not guarded at the nip point.   NOTE-Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(e): Employee(s) were using milling machines without point of operation guarding in place.   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Bridgeport and Birmingham milling machine with no guards in place.  NOTE-Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work and/or were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage:    a) OnFebruary 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Duracraft bench grinder where the work rest was one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The abrasive wheel machinery where the operator stands in front of the machine was not equipped with a tongue guard.   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees were operating a Duracraft bench grinder where the tongue guard was missing.  NOTE-Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; two large oxygen tanks were stored in an unprotected area where forklifts were being operated.  NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   a) On February 24, 2021 and at times prior thereto; two large oxygen tanks were stored in an unprotected area where forklifts were being operated.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.