OSHA Inspection: LINCOLN CENTER MANUFACTURING, LLC

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 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 was 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.  Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a safety latch on the hook of the R&M (s/n 100959332) ten ton overhead hoist (underhung on bottom flange) was utilized.  Employees were exposed to crush injuries in that the load and/or lifting devices could become removed from the hook as employees used the hoist with under-the-hook lifting devices to lift parts in the fabrication area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 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):  Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio:  On or about December 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Hyster forklift (s/n F187V24479L) was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from falling loads in that the protective sheathing of the hydraulic mast lines/hoses was  damaged and removed.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Hyster forklift (s/n F187V24479L) was inspected daily for conditions that adversely affect the truck's safety.  Employees operate the forklift to move equipment and parts throughout the facility.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(2):  Makeshift device(s), knot(s) or bolt(s) were used to shorten sling(s):  Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that a two-legged sling (s/n 07208) used at a fabrication table, was shortened by rigging the sling in a matter that created a knot around the crane hook.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d):Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  Lincoln Center Manufacturing - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that all slings were inspected by a competent person each day before use.  Damaged/defective synthetic slings, slings that were not marked with rated capacities, and slings without identifiable information exposed employees to hazards associated with falling loads.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(h)(1):Employers did not natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:  Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, employees using a green synthetic nylon sling to move metal parts in the fabrication area were exposed to hazards associated with falling loads in that the slings were not identified with affixed and legible markings that indicate the sling's rated capacity.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(h)(5)(iii):Natural or synthetic fiber rope sling(s) with broken or cut fibers were not immediately removed from service:  Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a nylon sling with broken/cut fibers was removed from service.  The sling (green), used in the fabrication area to move parts, exposed employees to hazards associated with falling loads.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

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:  a. Lincoln Center Manufacturing - Fulton, Ohio: On or about November 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from rotating part hazards while operating the Fosdick Drilling Machine (s/n R3333).  Employees who operated the drill press were exposed to caught-by hazards from the unguarded chuck.   b. Lincoln Center Manufacturing - Fulton, Ohio: On or about November 22, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Yang CNC was adequately guarded to protect employees from pinch point, rotating part, and flying debris hazards.  Employees were not prevented from accessing the hazard area at a time the machine operated.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 8, 2022

Abate by

Apr 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,481 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):  a. Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio:  On or about November 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure the Cleveland Steel Tool Co. ironworker machine (s/n 143810005) was guarded. Employees that utilized the punch die function were exposed to amputation injury.   b. Lincoln Center Manufacturing, LLC - Fulton, Ohio: On or about December 8, 2021, the employer did not ensure the U.S. Industrial Machinery press brake (s/n W2006-067) was guarded. Employees that utilized the machine to bend metal parts were exposed to amputation injury.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.