OSHA Inspection: NORSTAN, INC.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  (a) On or about April 22, 2022, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written emergency action plan for use and review by employees.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Dec 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,164 · Current $6,164

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  (a) On or about April 22, 2022,  the employer did not insure specific energy control procedures that outline the steps for shutting  down, blocking, and securing  the mechanical power presses, and other equipment which were energized by pneumatic pressure and 480 volt 3 phase electrical energy sources were documented, and provided to employees to insure proper de-energization of equipment is implemented prior to conducting set-up and maintenance.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,164 · Current $0 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) On or about April 22, 2022,  in the  Mechanical Punch Press area and Cold Heading area, employees working at and around the machines in this area had not been trained as affected employees, to insure employees could recognize, and avoid the hazards associated with the application and removal of lock-out and tag-out devices as outlined in the hazardous energy  control program. This lack of appropriate knowledge exposes both authorized and affected employees to crushing, caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Dec 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,164 · Current $6,164

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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #01, aisle #2, row #1: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (b) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #02, aisle #3, row #2: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (c) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #03,aisle #3, row #3: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (d) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #04,aisle #3, row #4: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (e)  Ayase model BM-1 cold header #06, aisle #3, row #5: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (f) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #15, aisle #2, row #2: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (g) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #16, aisle #4, row #5: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (h) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #27, aisle #2, row #3:On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (i) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #29,aisle #2, row #5: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (j) Ayase model 2D3B cold header #36aisle #2, row #7: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (k)  Ayase model BM-1 cold header #38, aisle #4, row #3: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (l)  Ayase model BM-2 cold header #40: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (m)  Ayase model BM-1 cold header #41, aisle #4, row #2: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (n)Ayase model BM-1 cold header #45, aisle #3, row #1: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (o) Ayase model BM-1 cold header #50, aisle #2, row #4: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (p) Waterbury Farrel  model 0 cold header #5, aisle #1, row #7: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (q) Waterbury Farrel  model 0 cold header #8, aisle #3, row #6: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (r)  Waterbury Farrel  model 0 cold header #9, aisle #3, row #12: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.   (s) Waterbury Farrel  model 0 cold header #13, aisle #1, row #1: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (t) Waterbury Farrel  model 0 cold header #14, aisle #2, row #8: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (u) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #18, aisle #3, row #8: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (v)  Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #20, aisle #4, row #6: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (w) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #21, aisle #1, row #6: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (x)  Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #23, aisle #3, row #7: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.   (y) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #25, aisle #2, row #10: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (z)  Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #28, aisle #2, row #9: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (aa) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #30, aisle #1, row #2: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (bb)  Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #31, aisle #1, row #5: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (cc) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #32, aisle #1, row #4: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (dd)  Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #33, aisle #1, row #3: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (ee) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #34, aisle #3, row #10: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (ff)  Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #35, aisle #3, row #11: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (gg) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #42, aisle #4, row #7: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (hh) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #44, aisle #4, row #11: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (ii) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #46, aisle #1, row #8: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (jj) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0 cold header #47, aisle #4, row #8: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (kk) National,  model 1/8 2die, cold header #48, aisle #4, row #10: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (ll) Waterbury Farrel,  model 0, cold header #49, aisle #3, row #9: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (mm) Tanisaka,  model BM-2, cold header #52, aisle #4, row #4: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (nn) Waterbury Farrel,  model 1, cold header #53, aisle 2, row #11: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (oo) National,  model 3/16,  cold header #54, aisle #2, row #12: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (pp) Lian Teng,  model CFU-BM-10, cold header #56, aisle #4, row #1: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.   (qq) Salvi, cold header #19, aisle 1, row #11: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (rr) Salvi, cold header #22, aisle 1, row #9: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.  (ss) Salvi, cold header #57, aisle 1, row #10: On or about April 22, 2022, machine guarding was not properly installed, bolted, and, or fastened in place to protect employee's working at and around the energized cold header from hazards associated with the points of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating and cycling machine parts.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Dec 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $10,151

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es)  (a)  Minster Mechanical Power Press #103: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (b)  L&J Mechanical Power Press #104: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (c)  Minster  Mechanical Power Press #101: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (d) Johnson Mechanical Power Press #106: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (e)  L&J Mechanical Power Press #107: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (f) Minster Mechanical Power Press #109: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (g) Federal Mechanical Power Press #112: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (h)  Minster Mechanical Power Press #113: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (i) Minster Mechanical Power Press #114: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (j)  Bliss Mechanical Power Press #115: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (k) Mechanical Power Press #119: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (l) Mechanical Power Press #120: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (m) Minster Mechanical Power Press #122: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (n) Walsh Mechanical Power Press #137: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (o) Minster Mechanical Power Press #138:On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (p) L&J Mechanical Power Press #139: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (q)  Brown Boggs 60 ton Mechanical Power Press #140: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.  (r) Minster Mechanical Power Press #141: On or about April 22, 2022, the point of operation was not protected by guarding to prevent employee exposure while working at, or near the point of operation.  This exposed employee(s) to a crushing and amputation hazard.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,164 · Current $0 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):  (a) On or about April 22, 2022, at the Waterbury Farrel Cold Heading  machine model no. 0, machine #49, aisle 3, row  9, the flywheel pulley located approximately three feet from the floor was not properly guarded. This  exposed employees to a struck by and caught in hazard.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels, and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a) Press #115, Bliss 35 ton Mechanical punch press in aisle #4, row #2: On or about April 22, 2022, the press sprocket wheels and chains, located approximately five  (5) feet above the ground were not enclosed. This  exposed employees working at, or around the press during operation to a caught in and crushing hazard.

Issued

Sep 16, 2022

Abate by

Oct 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  (a) On or about April  22, 2022, the employer did not develop and provide a written hazard communication program to alert employees to the hazards associated with the chemicals stored and used in the facility, to include but not limited to fuel gas, lubrication oils, Hydraulic fluid, coolants, and other chemicals used in the maintenance and production processes.