OSHA Inspection: LARUE MACHINE INC.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided:  At the Horizontal CNC Mill, employee(s) engaged in production activities at the Mazak 25 are exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards in that the floor was not free of oil and not kept dry.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,972 · Current $2,735 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  At the Machine Shop, employee(s) engaged in production activities were exposed to fire and explosion or a projectile hazards in that compressed gas cylinders, that were not in use, were not secured to prevent damage in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,072 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  Employees engaged in material handing activities using the Caterpillar forklift, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that comprehensive forklift training to include formal instruction was not provided prior to permitting forklift operation.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,191 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:  Employees engaged in production activities were exposed to amputation, nip-point and caught-in hazards in that points of operation were not guarded in the following instances:  1) MAZAK H-25 CNC lathe no guard present at the time of the inspection  2) MAZAK  H-20 CNC lathe no guard present at the time of the inspection

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  At the Manual Work Area, employee(s) engaged in grinding activities at the Hammond of Kalamazoo Pedestal grinder were exposed to struck-by and caught in hazards in that the tongue guard was adjusted to approximately 1/2 of an inch from the grinding wheel.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the Manual Work Area, employee(s) engaged in production activities at the Bridgepoint Mill were exposed to amputation hazards in that the pulley on top of the machine was not guarded.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i):Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:(a)   In the Manual Work Area, employee(s) engaged in production activities at the Bridgepoint Mill were exposed to amputation hazards in that the belt on top of the machine was not guarded.

Issued

Apr 14, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $829 · Current $456 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(2):29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:  The employer did not maintain OSHA 300A forms or their equivalents to summarize recorded injuries and illnesses.