OSHA Inspection: THE ENGINEERED PRECISION CASTING COMPANY

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $3771.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses:   a) Finishing department: On or about 3/9/2022, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in activities such as, but not limited to grinding, used appropriate eye protection when wearing prescription lenses.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $2828.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) Engineered Precision Castings Co.: On or about 3/9/2022, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures for employees required to wear 3M 8511 N95 respirators.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) Engineered Precision Casting Co.: On or about 3/9/2022, the employer did not provide medical evaluation for employee's required by the employer to wear 3M 8511 N95 respirators.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $3771.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  a) Finishing department: The employer did not ensure that employees working in the finishing department wore protective footwear to protect from crushing hazards from falling metal or casts. Observed on or about 3/9/22 and 3/30/22  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $6598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:  a)Facility: On or about 3/9/2022, energy control procedures for equipment, including but not limited to the Mueller Phipps International Wax Machine Model 0685, did not include the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques to use when locking out equipment during servicing and or repair.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $6598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(A): Retraining was not provided for authorized and affected employees when there was a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that presented a new hazard, or when there was a change in the energy control procedures    a)Facility: On or about 3/9/2022, the employer did not provide Maintenance employees with Authorized Employee retraining  after a change in job assignment to ensure the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4714.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) Finishing Department: The employer did not ensure the eyewash station in front of the caustic room, where 95% Sodium Hydroxide, a corrosive chemical, is used, was available for immediate emergency use due to blockage from boxes, equipment parts, and drums. Observed on or about 3/9/22 and 3/30/22  b) Finishing Department: The employer did not ensure the safety shower in front of the caustic room where 95% Sodium Hydroxide, a corrosive chemical, is used, was available for immediate emergency use. Observed on or about 3/9/22  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $5656.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a) Caustic room:  A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane, Sissco ID Number 08455, used to lift a basket of products into a sodium hydroxide bath was not frequently inspected for defects.   he last inspection conducted was in 12/2021, observed on or about 3/30/22.   b) Caustic room: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane, Sissco ID Number 08777, used to lift a basket of products into sodium hydroxide bath was not frequently inspected for defects.  The last inspection conducted was in 12/2021, observed on or about 3/30/22.   c) Knockout room: A Dayton 1 ton overhead cantilever wall crane, model number 3034460-1, used to lift heavy product trees during the knockout process was not frequently inspected for defects.  The last inspection conducted was in 12/2021, observed on or about 3/30/22  c) Foundry: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane with a blank Sissco ID tag, used to lift trees for dewaxing was not frequently inspected for defects.  Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   d) Foundry: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead head gantry crane with a Blank Sissco ID tag used to lift pots of molten metal to pour into molds was not frequently inspected for defects.   Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   e) Foundry: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane with no ID tag used to lift pots of molten metal to pour into molds was not frequently inspected for defects.  Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   f) Foundry - Aluminum: A Dayton 300lb overhead gantry crane with no ID tag used to lift the pot of molten metal to pour into molds was not frequently inspected for defects.   Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   g) Foundry - Aluminum: A Dayton 300lb overhead gantry crane with no ID tag used to lift the pot of molten metal to pour into molds was not frequently inspected for defects.   Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $5656.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3):A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  a) Finishing Department Caustic room:  A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane, Sissco ID Number 08455, used to lift basket of product into sodium hydroxide bath did not have a current periodic inspection.  The last inspection conducted was in 2014, observed on or about 3/30/22.   b) Finishing Department Caustic room: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane, Sissco ID Number 08777, used to lift basket of product into sodium hydroxide bath had not been inspected in the last 12 months.  The last inspection conducted was in 2014, observed on or about 3/30/22.   c) Foundry: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane with a blank Sissco ID tag, used to lift trees for dewaxing had not been inspected in the last 12 months. Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   d) Foundry: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead head gantry crane with a Blank Sissco ID tag used to lift pots of molten metal to pour into molds had not been inspected in the last 12 months. Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   e) Foundry: A CM Lodestar 1 ton overhead gantry crane with no ID tag used to lift pots of molten metal to pour into molds had not been inspected in the last 12 months. Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   f) Foundry - Aluminum: A Dayton 300lb overhead gantry crane with no ID tag used to lift the pot of molten metal to pour into molds had not been inspected in the last 12 months. Observed on or about 6/28/2022.   g) Foundry - Aluminum: A Dayton 300lb overhead gantry crane with no ID tag used to lift the pot of molten metal to pour into molds had not been inspected in the last 12 months. Observed on or about 6/28/2022.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $6598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:   a) Finishing Department Cutoff Room:  The space in front of a 480 volt electrical panel that powered the cut off saws and ventilation was used to store empty drums and drums used to hold excess cutoff material.   Observed on or about 3/9/22.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $116022.00 · Current $75405.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:   a)Facility: On or about 3/9/2022, the employer did not train affected employees on the purpose and function of the energy control procedures.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $116022.00 · Current $75405.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Facility: On or about 3/9/2022, employees did not receive training on hazardous chemical in the work area including, but not limited to, 95% sodium hydroxide, fluorescein green, silica, and ethylene glycol.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  THE ENGINEERED PRECISION CASTING COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.1200(h)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 924632 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 7, ISSUED ON 1/10/2014. NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE - 2/7/2014.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   a) Facility: On or about 3/9/2022, the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program that included a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, such as, but not limited to, 95% sodium hydroxide, fluorescein green, silica, and ethylene glycol, using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they used:  a) Engineered Precision Castings Co.: On or about 3/9/2022,  the employer did not have up-to-date safety data sheets available to employees for the chemicals used on site, including, but not limited to 95% sodium hydroxide, fluorescein green, silica, and ethylene glycol.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.