OSHA Inspection: CREED-MONARCH, INC.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,445 · Current $3,334 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(9)(iii):  Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  PPI Deburring Bench:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, disposable wipes that were used with SP 705 Non-Chlorinated Brake and Parts Cleaner, a Category 1 flammable aerosol with a flashpoint of 17.6 degrees, F, were disposed of into an open fiber barrel.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,927 · Current $4,445 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  IMAS Area, Machine #2610:  On, or about, January 31, 2022, employees performed tool changes and other set-up activities on the interior machining stations without the machine locked out.  The door interlocks were not operational and the emergency stop button used to de-energize the machine was not under the exclusive control of the employee.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Jul 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,230 · Current $3,923 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  Kummer Cell:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, two shop-fabricated air receiver tanks were used to supply compressed air to the bench mounted pneumatic presses.  The end fitting on each tank appeared to be standard malleable fittings with a working pressure of 150 p.s.i.g.  The pressure in each receiver tank was 160 p.s.i.g.  Abatement Note:  Guidelines for piping system closures are included in recognized and generally accepted industry guidelines for power piping systems such as American National Standard (ANSI) B31.1 Power Piping.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.169(b)(2):  Drain pipe(s) and valve(s) were not installed at the lowest point of compressed air receiver(s) to provide for the removal of accumulated oil and water:  Kummer Cell:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, two shop fabricated air receiver tanks were used to supply compressed air to bench mounted pneumatic presses.  The tanks were not provided with drains.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.169(b)(3)(i):  Compressed air receiver(s) were not equipped with one or more spring-loaded safety valves:  A.  Kummer Cell:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, two shop fabricated air receiver tanks were used to supply compressed air to bench mounted pneumatic presses.  The tanks were not provided with pressure relief valves.  B.  Production Floor:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, a pressure relief valve was not provided on the air receiver tank for Machine #2502, a Technica Multi-station drilling and edging machine.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,445 · Current $3,334 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(i)(1):  Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  PPI Area, near Machine #3011:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, a piece of knotted shipping strap was used to lift parts into the CNC machines.  The strap was not provided with an identification tag to indicate that it has been approved for lifting.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,718 · Current $6,539 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 pinch points, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  A.  Kummer Cell, Machine #1213:  On, or about January 10, 2022, employee's standing on a work platform loading/unloading parts from an automatic feeding conveyor were exposed to rotating parts on the back of the chuck/spindle.    B.  Production Floor:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, a guard was not provided on the chuck of a Shop Fox drill press that was used to ream parts.  C.  Grinding Department:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, the pinch point created by the robot mounted jaw used to load parts into Machine #0641, a VanNorman grinder, was not safeguarded.    D.  Grinding Department:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, the pinch point created by the robot mounted jaw used to load parts into Machine #0624, a Micron grinder, was not safeguarded.  E.  BCNC:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, the following Tsugami B0306-III screw machines were equipped with Minuteman 320 SE stock feeders that had exposed moving parts where the machines were connected:  #2510, #2509 and #2508.  A pinch point was formed between the stock feeders and the side of the screw machine.    F.  Compensator Cell:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, Machine #4115, a Bridgeport CNC milling machine, was equipped with a conveyor to feed and remove parts from the point of operation.  In order to accommodate the conveyor system, a panel was positioned between the two doors that had openings for the feed and discharge.  In the event of tool breakage, shattered parts could be thrown from the machine enclosure.  G.  Compensator Cell:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, Machine #4116, a Bridgeport CNC milling machine, was equipped with a conveyor to feed and remove parts from the point of operation.  In order to accommodate the conveyor system, a panel was positioned between the two doors that had openings for the feed and discharge.  In the event of tool breakage, shattered parts could be thrown from the machine enclosure.  H.  IMAS Area:  On, or about, January 31, 2022, Machine #1267, an Accu-Cut vertical boring machine, was operated with a two hand trip to start the machine cycle and was released after the boring tool made contact with the part.  The rotating tool and chuck were not protected against accidental contact.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,718 · Current $6,539 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.  Kummer Cell:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, the two hand control provided on Denision hydraulic press, serial number 8588, was not provided with an anti-tie down feature.  B.  Kummer Cell:  On, or about, January 10, 2002, point of operation safeguarding had not been provided on Machine #1238, a hydraulic press.  C.  CNC Area:  On, or about, January 31, 2022, the two hand control provided on the Enerpac hydraulic marking press was not provided with an anti-tie down feature.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,718 · Current $6,539 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(b)(7)(v)(a):  Each two-hand control for single stroke operations on mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches was not protected against unintended operation:  Press Area:  On, or about, January 7, 2022, the two hand control actuators provided on Press #6603, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press, were not protected against unintended operation.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Dec 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,357 · Current $10,768 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(5)(i):  Mechanical power press(es) where the operator feeds or removes parts by placing one or both hands in the point of operation, and a two hand control, presence sensing device, or type B gate or movable barrier guard is used, were not provided with a control system and brake monitor which comply with paragraphs (b)(13) and (14) of this section:  A. Press Area:  On, or about, January 7, 2022, Press #6603, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with two hand controls as the primary safeguarding method.  The press was not provided with a brake monitor and a redundant control system.  B. Press Area:  On, or about, January 26, 2022, Press #6601, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with two hand controls as the primary safeguarding method.  The press was not provided with a brake monitor and redundant control system.  C.  Press Area:  On, or about, January 26, 2022, Press #6602, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with a two hand control as the primary safeguarding method.  The press was not provided with a brake monitor and a redundant control system.  D.  Press Area:  On, or about, January 26, 2022, Press #6605, a Niagara partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with a two hand control as the primary safeguarding method.  The press was not provided with a brake monitor and redundant control system.  E.  Press Area:  On, or about, January 26, 2022, Press #6607, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with a two hand control as the safeguarding method.  The press was not provided with a brake monitor and redundant control system.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Feb 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(5)(iii):  The control of air clutch(es) of mechanical power press(es) where the operator feeds or removes parts by placing one or both hands in the point of operation, and which was used with a two hand control, presence sensing device, or Type B gate was not designed to prevent a significant increase in the normal stopping time due to a valve failure within the operating valve mechanism, and to inhibit further operation if such failure does occur, where a part revolution clutch was employed:  Press Area:  On, or about, January 26, 2022, Press #6607, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with two hand controls as the safeguarding method.  The press was not provided with a self-checking dual solenoid valve that would prevent successive strokes in the event of a valve failure.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,974 · Current $5,231 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  Press Area:  On, or about, January 31, 2022, die blocks were not provided on Press #6601, a Bliss partial revolution mechanical power press.  Portions of the tooling were removed for sharpening while the tooling was mounted in the press.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,445 · Current $3,334 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  PPI Deburring Bench:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, a relocatable power tap used to energize light fixtures and equipment was energized through an extension cord.  The UL Whitebook does not list relocatable power taps for use when energized through extension cords.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,445 · Current $3,334 Reduced

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:  Receiving Area:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, a metal railing had been installed in front of the main service entrance switchboards, including an enclosure for the solar generation system and an enclosure for the buss system, which did not allow the minimum working space to be maintained in front of the equipment.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

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:  Grinding Department:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, pallets of boxes, bins, cardboard and an equipment stand were stored in front of three General Electric wall mounted panelboards.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,718 · Current $6,539 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(i):  Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  Plant:  On, or about, January 31, 2022, personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, voltage rated gloves, fire resistive clothing, face shields, balaclavas hard hats and hearing protection were not worn by employees who performed live electrical work, including trouble-shooting, or who verified that electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  Plant:  On, or about, January 31, 2022, a pair of Marigold Class 0 voltage rated gloves had not been inspected since January 24, 2019.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b):  Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  Production Floor:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, the Shop Fox drill press was not either anchored to the floor or otherwise secured against falling over.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  Kummer Cell:  On, or about, January 10, 2022, the compressed air nozzle provided at Machine #1246 was measured to be 70 p.s.i., dead-ended.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  PPI Deburring Bench:  On, or about, January 21, 2022, a small plastic blue tote that contained Lectroetch Electrolyte LNC3, an irritant, was not provided with a label to indicate the contents and the appropriate hazard warning.