OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN MACHINE & MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,367 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):  a) Production Areas (Facility - Abbeville, AL): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to ensure forklift operators successfully completed site specific forklift training and evaluation; exposing employees to struck-by hazards during forklift operations.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Production Department (Machine Shop Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to take out of service Toyota Lift Truck  (Red) Model: 7FGCU20 Serial No.: 05567 and required employees to perform forklift operations while the forklift  was in need of repairs such as but not limited to broken horn, and damaged tires; exposing employees to struck-by hazards during forklift operations.  b) Production Department (Fabrication Shop Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to take out of service a Toyota Lift Truck (Red) Model: 7FGCU20 Serial No.: 03172 and required employees to perform forklift operations while the forklift was in need of repairs such as but not limited to broken horn, and damaged tires; exposing employees to struck-by hazards during forklift operations.  c) Production Department (Fabrication Shop Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to take out of service a Toyota Lift Truck (Red) Model: 7FGCU25 Serial No.: 64395 and required employees to perform forklift operations while the forklift was in need of repairs such as but not limited to a broken horn and damaged tires; exposing employees to struck-by hazards during forklift operations.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,823 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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).  a)  Production Department (Fabrication Shop Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a 5" Dewalt portable grinders with the guard removed to perform deburring operations.  b) Production Department (Fabrication Shop Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a 4" Dewalt portable grinder with the guard removed to perform deburring operations.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $829 · Current $456 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2):The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:  (a) American Machine & Manufacturing, Inc.,  Abbeville, AL: On or about March 2, 2022, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form, for calendar year 2021, on or before March 2, 2022. The establishment employed 24 employees during calendar year 2021, and was classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332710.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Facility - Abbeville, AL: On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to perform a workplace hazard assessment through written certification for the facility to determine the hazards and the necessary personal protective equipment for tasks being performed.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Production Department (Machine Shop - Front Door Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to mount on the wall a portable fire extinguisher.  b) Production Department (Fabrication Shop - Rear Roll Door Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to mount on the wall a portable fire extinguisher.  c) Production Department (Fabrication Shop - Rear Workstation Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to mount on the wall a portable fire extinguisher.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater:  a) Production Department (Machine Shop - Front Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard.  b) Production Department (Fabrication Shop - Rack Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard.  c) Production Department (Fabrication Shop - Sanding Station Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard.

Issued

May 27, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Production Department (Fabrication Shop - Rack Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in electrical panel board.  b) Production Department (Fabrication Shop -  Sanding Station Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in electrical panel board.  c) Production Department (Plasma Burn Table Area): On or about December 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in the electrical panelboard.