OSHA Inspection: SPIROL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,290 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(9)(i):   All metal parts of piping systems conveying flammable or combustible liquids were not properly electrically grounded in an effective and permanent manner:  Metal Cut Products, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 9, 2021, the Devilbiss HVLP air spray gun used to apply flammable paints to machine components was not grounded to the spray booth or building surface.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,227 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i):  When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  Secondary Operations, Tumble Pad:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, the Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment for Tumble Washing did not require the use of chemical splash goggles or a face shield in addition to safety glasses with side shields.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):  Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  Secondary Operation, Tumble Pad:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, employees who prepared corrosive cleaning solutions and who operated tumblers were not provided with adequate eye protection in that employees wore only safety glasses with side shields instead of chemical splash googles or face shields over their safety glasses.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Mar 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,973 · Current $2,250 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.169(a)(2)(i):  Air receivers were not constructed in accordance with the 1968 edition of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 1910.6:  Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, an air receiver tank provided on Machine 106005, a Hurco VM1 milling center, was not provided with a tag or plate to indicate that it had been constructed in accordance with ASME standards.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.169(b)(3)(i):  Compressed air receiver(s) were not equipped with indicating pressure gauge(s) and one or more spring loaded pressure relief valves:  Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, the air receiver tank provided on Machine 106005, a Hurco VM1 milling center, was not equipment with a pressure gauge and a pressure relief valve.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,632 · Current $3,000 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.  Capacity, operation and maintenance plates, tags and decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly:  Metal Cut Products:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, the following attachments were not listed on the identification plate for the Crown sit-down forktruck, serial number 9A217129:  A.	Hercules Model B1-644 boom attachment. B.	Jesco Scrap Dumpers.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,227 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1):  Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  Secondary Operations:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, a single leg chain alloy sling used for maintenance tasks was not provided with an identification tag.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Secondary Operations:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, the following slings used for maintenance activities were not subject to regular, documented inspections:  A.	A single leg chain alloy sling that was measured to be 8.5 feet long. B.	A double leg chain alloy sling, serial number 19M233 C.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Oct 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,290 · Current $3,750 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts and in-running nip points :  A.	Metal Cut Products:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, the barrier guard provided to guard the rotating, indexing portion of the universal bar feeder on Machine 547 was not in place.   B.	Metal Cut Products, Tooling Area:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, a chuck guard was not provided for the Romi horizontal lathe.  C.	Metal Cut Products:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, a guard was not provided for the in-running nip point created by the grinding belt and lower pulley on the Baldor vertical belt grinder. D.	Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, the door interlock provided on Machine 61000, a Mazak Nexus 510C-II machining center, was by-passed allowing both the machining area and auger-type chip collector to run with the access doors open. E.	Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, Machine 106005, a Hurco VM1 milling center, was not provided with interlock on the access doors to the machining area. F.	Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, guard (s) were not provided to cover the in-running nip points created by the sanding belt and pulleys on the Rockwell vertical belt sander.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Jan 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, point of operation safeguarding was not provided on the Dake hydraulic power press.  The press was normally activated using a single lever that was located within reach of the point of operation.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Oct 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,973 · Current $2,250 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(4):  Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place:  Secondary Operations, Tumble Pad:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, the following rotating tumblers were not guarded to prevent employee contact during operation:  A.	T1. B.	T2.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,290 · Current $3,750 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.213(b)(3):  Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:  Weld Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, a drop-out starter was not provided on the Craftsman table saw to prevent the machine from restarting after a power outage.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.213(d)(1):  Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  Weld Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, a self-adjusting hood guard was not provided for use on the Craftsman table saw.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,637 · Current $2,550 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.215(b)(5):  The angular exposure of grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on surface grinding machine(s) employing the wheel periphery exceeded 150 degrees:  A.  Solid Pins:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, the guard provided on the Brown & Sharpe surface grinder allowed 167 degrees of angular exposure when fully deployed. B.  Machine Shop:  On, or about, June 21, 2021, the guard provided on the Okamato surface grinder allowed more than 150 degrees of angular exposure when fully deployed.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):  Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel or the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard exceeded one fourth inch:  A.	Solid Pins:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, the tongue guards provided on the Baldor pedestal off-hand grinder were adjusted more than a quarter of an inch from the abrasive wheels. B.	Metal Cut Products:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, the tongue guards provided on the DeWalt pedestal off-hand grinder were positioned up over the top of the guard enclosure. C.	Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, a tongue guard was not provided on the right side of the Baldor bench mounted off hander grinder, Cat. No. 612R.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Nov 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,290 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(b)(3)(i):Mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches did not incorporate a single-stroke mechanism:  Group 15:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, Press 213, a straight sided full revolution mechanical power press was not provided with a single stroke mechanism.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.217(b)(6)(ii):Two-hand trip system(s) on mechanical power press(es) using full revolution clutches did not incorporate an anti-repeat feature:  Group 15:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, the two hand trip controls provided on Press 213, a straight sided full revolution mechanical power press did not incorporate an anti-tie down feature.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.217(c)(3)(viii)(c):  The safety distance D(m) between the two hand trip and the point of operation shall be greater than the minimum calculated safety distance as determined using flywheel speed and the number of engagement points:    Group 15:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, the two hand trip controls provided on the following full revolution mechanical power presses were located within the minimum calculated safety distance as determined using flywheel speed and the number of engagement points.  A.	Press 213. B.	Press 206. C.	Press 308.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,632 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(d)(9)(i):The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c):    Solid and Slotted Pins:  On, or about, May 12, the company had not established die-setting procedures to ensure that employees were protected during set-up operations on mechanical power presses.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.217(d)(9)(iv):  Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:  Group 15:  On, or about, April 20, 2021, die blocks were not provided and used when pieces of tooling were changed in the mounted die set for Press 205, a partial revolution mechanical power press.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,227 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  Work Group 15:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, access to the GE 208 volt panelboard mounted on the wall behind the Former was limited by items in storage such a carts, buckets, a barrel and a mop bucket.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A):  For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:  Work Group 15:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, the working space provided in front of the GE 208 volt panelboard mounted on the wall behind the Former was measured to be 29 inches.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii):The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  A.	Electrical Room:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, items were stored in front the following electrical enclosures:  1.	Siemens main service entrance. 2.	Siemens panel board LP-1A.  B.	Machine Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, a Miller MIG welder and a shop vacuum cleaner were stored in the working space in front of the Siemens wall mounted panelboard.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,227 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B):  Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, a Samsung microwave oven, an Emerson toaster oven and a Keurig coffee maker were energized through a 20 ampere wall mounted receptacle.  The combined load of the appliances exceeded the allowable load on the receptacle.    Abatement Note:  The use of any two of the appliances at the same time would exceed the allowable load on the receptacle.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,290 · Current $3,750 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.332(b)(1):  Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  Company:  On, or about, May 12, 2021, employees who worked on and around electrical equipment had not been trained regarding what work practices and protective equipment was required to protect them against electric shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards while performing live trouble-shooting and when verifying whether electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  Company:  On, or about, May 12, 2021, employees who worked on and around electrical equipment had not been trained regarding what work practices and protective equipment was required to protect them against electric shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards while performing live trouble-shooting and when verifying whether electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(ii):Protective equipment was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition and/or was not periodically inspected or tested:  Company:  On, or about, May 12, 2021, a pair of Salisbury Class 00 voltage rated gloves had not been inspected since March, 2018.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,632 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1030(c)(1)(iv):  The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated at least annually:  Company:  On, or about, May 12, 2021, the Exposure Control Plan had not been reviewed since May 1, 2017.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(2)(i)  :Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available after the employee had received the training required in 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I) or within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who had occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens:  Company:  On, or about, May 12, 2021, employees who were Designated First Aid Responders had not been offered the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:  Company:  On, or about, May 12, 2021, employees who were Designated First Aid Responders had not been provided with training regarding topics such as, but not limited to, the blood borne pathogens standard, blood borne pathogens, personal protective equipment, engineering controls, housekeeping, hepatitis B vaccinations, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(i):  Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  Solid Pins:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, a fifty five gallon drum that contained Mineral Spirits, a flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 145 degrees, F, was not grounded to prevent the accumulation of a static charge.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(d)(6):  The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers for Class D hazards which are required in those combustible metal working areas where combustible metal powders, flakes, shavings, or similarly sized products are generated at least once every two weeks:  Metal Cuty Products:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, a Class D fire extinguisher was not provided where aluminum chips and shavings were stored.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i):  Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  Machine Shop:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, guards/covers were not provided for the change speed belt opening on the top of the ACR-A-MILL vertical milling machine, asset number 0020829.    Abatement Note:  A guard or cover over the opening is sufficient to eliminate the hazard.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.:  A.	Coiled Pins:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, a compressed air nozzle used for cleaning parts at the Safety Kleen tank was measured to be 40 p.s.i., dead-ended. B.	Solid Pins:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, a compressed air nozzle used for cleaning at Machine WC 155 was measured to be 50 p.s.i., dead-ended. C.	Machine Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, a compressed air nozzle used for cleaning the work area was measured to be 80 p.s.i., dead-ended.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  A.  Metal Cut Products:  On, or about, April 27, 2021, the outer jacket of the power cord for the Baldor vertical belt grinder was pulled from the male plug fitting.  B.  Sort and Pack, 36 Inch Sorter:  On, or about, May 6, 2021, the outer jacket of the power cord for the barrel dumper was pulled and peeled back from the male plug fitting.

Issued

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  Solid Pins:  On, or about, April 15, 2021, the Indy 5 Automotive parts washer was not provided with adequate labeling to indicate the identity of the contents and all of the associated hazard warnings with the solvent, mineral spirits.   In addition to being a flammable liquid, mineral spirits was also classified as a skin and eye irritant, an aspiration hazard and had a target organ of the central nervous system.