OSHA Inspection: CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $892 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  Production Area, Work Cell H28 - H31:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, items such as, but not limited to, boxes, plastic totes, plastic, gloves, hardware and other loose and/or combustible items were stored on top of electrical transformers.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 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:  Production Area, at H29:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, a large knockout opening was left uncovered on the side of a transformer provided in the work area.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $3,793 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(b)(2):  More than two exit routes were not available in the workplace where the number of employees, the size of the building, its occupancy, or the arrangement of the workplace was such that all employees would not be able to evacuate safely during an emergency:  Production Area, Rear Wall near Machine H5:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, an exterior door provided along the back wall was not available to be used as an exit door.  It was not able to be opened, it did not lead to a public way and it was not marked.  The configuration of the building and existing exit doors would require that an exit be located at that location to prevent a "dead end" from being created along the side wall of the building in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 101 Life Safety Code, 2009 edition, which is incorporated by reference.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,342 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):  Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  A.	Production Area, near L7:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, the exterior exit door was locked with a dead-bolt.  B.	Front Exit, Employee Break Area:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, employees were required to depress a button located next to the door to allow the exit door to open.  Abatement Note:  Consult with the Fire Marshal regarding acceptable corrective action for Instance B.  C.	Side exit door, near old garage:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, an exterior door located in the exit path was locked and provided with signage warning employees not to unlock the door.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):  Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Exit Along Front Wall, Past Showroom:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, items were stored in front of the door which blocked access to the door.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4):  Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  Exit Along Front Wall, Past Showroom:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, the exit door would not open and the exit sign provided above the door was not lit.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $892 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(1):  Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision could see along the exit route:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, the exit route leading to the following exit doors passed through unlit areas of the plant that were used for storage:  A.	Exit Along Front Wall, Past Showroom. B.	Side Exit Door, Near Old Garage.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4):  Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  A.	Production Area:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, directional signage was not provided along aisles and in work areas to direct employees to exit routes in the event of an emergency.  B.	Exit Along Front Wall, Past Showroom:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, the exit door was recessed into the wall and could not be seen along the exit route.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Mar 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $6,692 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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, flying chips and the unused portion of a blade:  Production Area:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, the following machines were not provided with adequate safeguarding:  A.  H1, Makino:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. B.  H2, Makino:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. C.  H4, Makino:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. D.  V2, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. E.  H5, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was not connected. F.  H7, Yasda:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. G.  H8, Okuma:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. H.  V7, Fadal:  The access door was not provided with an interlock. I.  H9, Kiwa:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. J.  H10, Kiwa: The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. K.  H11, Makino:  The access door was not provided with an interlock. L.  H12, Makino:  The door interlock mechanism for the access door appeared to be missing. M.  V9, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. N.  V10, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. O.  V11, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. P.  V12, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. Q.  V13, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. R.  V14, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. S.  V15, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. T.  V17, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. U.  V18, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. V.  V20, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. W.  V21, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. X.  V22, Fadal:  The machine appeared to be provided with proximity switch on the access door that was not functional. Y.  V6, Matsuura:  The access door was provided with an interlock, but it was not programmed into the machine and was not operational. Z.  H28, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. AA.  H29, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. BB.  H22, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. CC.  H23, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. DD.  H24, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. EE.  H25, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. FF.  H26, Mori Seiki:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. GG.  H27, Mori Seiki: The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. HH.  V26, Fadal:  The access door was not provided with an interlock. II.  H35, Doosan:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. JJ.  H36, Doosan:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. KK.  H38, Matsuura:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed and the auger-type chip conveyor could run continuously with the access door open. LL.  H39, Okuma:  The interlock provided for the access door was bypassed. MM.  Amada horizontal band saw, serial number 95350401:  The auger-type chip collector was not provided with a guard. NN.  Kalamazoo horizontal band saw, serial number P14T904:  A guard was not provided for the unused portion of the saw blade. OO.  Johnson horizontal band saw, serial number J-15468:  A guard was not provided for the unused portion of the saw blade. PP.  L21, Slant 50:  The window provided in the access door was broken.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $239 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support off-hand grinding work:  Production Area, near Bridgeport milling machines:  On, or about, March 1, 2022, the Central Machinery bench mounted grinder, serial number 354981640, was not provided with a work rest on the left side.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  CNC Area, near Bridgeport milling machines:  On, or about, March 1, 2022, the Central Machinery bench mounted grinder, serial number 354981640, was not provided with a tongue guard on the left side.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i):  Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  A.  Production Area:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, the hinged belt guard provided on the Kalamazoo horizontal band saw, serial number P14T904 was did not cover the belt and pulley and was not secured in the closed position.   B.  Production Area:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, the barrier guard provided on the Johnson horizontal band saw, serial number J-15468, did not cover the inside face and bottom of the belt drive.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

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:  Production Area, Near H5:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, material in storage had completely blocked access to wall mounted electrical equipment.  There were four disconnect switches and Panel P5, a 120/208 volt General Electric Load Center, that could not be reached.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,450 · Current $1,450

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):The establishment had 20 or more but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified as an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, but did not electronically submit information from OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee.  The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:  (a) Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, 100 Burritt Street, New Britain, Connecticut:  On or about, June 17, 2022, and times prior thereto, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, or equivalent, for 2021 on or before March 2, 2022. The establishment employed 68 employees and was classified under NAICS 332994 during calendar year 2021.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Side Exit Door, Near Old Garage:  On, or about, June 17, 2022, the exterior exit door was not provided with an exit sign.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 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.:  Production Area:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, compressed air nozzles used for cleaning were measured to be greater than 30 p.s.i., dead-ended, at the following machines:  A.  V2, Mori Seiki SV-500 vertical milling center. B.  H5, Mori Seiki SH-50, horizontal milling center.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f):  Each disconnecting means for motors and appliances was not located and arranged so the purpose was evident, nor legibly marked to indicate its purpose:  Production Area, Near H5:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, four 480 volt electrical disconnect switches located on the wall near Panel P5 were not marked or labeled to indicate their purpose.  All of the switches were in the "on" position.

Issued

Jun 24, 2022

Abate by

Aug 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  Production Area:  On, or about, May 12, 2022, the insulation on the power cord for the LeBlond horizontal lathe was pulled from the plug fitting, exposing the inner, coated conductors.