OSHA Inspection: DEARBORN BORTEC, LLC

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Dec 21, 2022

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly:  Establishment: The employer did not ensure the powered industrial truck (Crown C-5 forklift) employees used with a hook attachment for lifting extremely heavy metal tubes or columns had the adjusted capacity instruction plate, tag, or decal.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 13, 2023

Penalty

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

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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.  Establishment: The employer did not provide a training program consisting of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation to five employees who operated a Crown C-5 powered industrial truck in the workplace.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

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

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29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  Establishment: The employer did not the Crown C-5 powered industrial truck had daily inspections prior to use.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,901 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(e): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided on milling machines to protect the operator from hazards such as those created at the point of operation.  Quality Control Room: The employer did not ensure point of operation guarding was present to protect employees from injury on three milling machines.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

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

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(f): The point of operation of power saws whose operation exposed an employee to injury were not guarded:  Quality Control Area: The employer did not ensure the Enco 360 band saw was guarded to prevent employees from contacting the exposed area of the blade.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,901 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Main Shop: The employer did not ensure the vertical belt on a lathe machine was guarded to protect workers from pinch points that could result in injuries up to and including amputation.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,972 · Current $2,486 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  Establishment: The employer did not ensure compressed air equipment used to clean surfaces throughout the facility were reduced in pressure to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Establishment: The employer did not ensure unused punch holes in electrical boxes were closed to prevent employee contact with energized electrical components in the following locations:                      a)  Main electrical panel located in the hallway between the main shop and quality control shop.                      b)  Emergency stop control box located on top of the MEGA panel marked 310 on a lathe in the main shop.                      c)  MEGA electrical panel marked 310 and attached to a lathe in the main shop.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  Main Shop: The employer did not ensure the cover to an electrical junction box on the back side of the lathe was closed and secured thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Feb 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,901 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  Establishment: The employer did not create or maintain a written hazard communication program while exposing employees to the dangers associated with the use and storage of chemicals included but not limited to Kerosene, PB Blaster, Denatured Alcohol, Dykem Steel Red and Blue Layout Fluids, Spindle Oil, Lysol Pine Action Cleaner, and Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Dec 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Establishment: The employer did not compile a list of chemicals while exposing employees to the dangers associated with the use and storage of chemicals included but not limited to Kerosene, PB Blaster, Denatured Alcohol, Dykem Steel Red and Blue Layout Fluids, Spindle Oil, Lysol Pine Action Cleaner, and Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   Establishment: The employer did not obtain or maintain safety data sheets while exposing employees to the dangers associated with the use and storage of chemicals included but not limited to Kerosene, PB Blaster, Denatured Alcohol, Dykem Steel Red and Blue Layout Fluids, Spindle Oil, Lysol Pine Action Cleaner, and Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Mar 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Establishment: The employer did not provide employees training or effective information while exposing them to the dangers associated with the use and storage of chemicals included but not limited to Kerosene, PB Blaster, Denatured Alcohol, Dykem Steel Red and Blue Layout Fluids, Spindle Oil, Lysol Pine Action Cleaner, and Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Establishment: The employer did not ensure two fire extinguishers located in the quality control area and main shop were visually inspected on a monthly basis.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

May 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $465 · Current $233 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Establishment: The employer did not ensure permanent wiring was installed to prevent extension cords from being used as permanent wiring in the following areas       a) Quality control shop: extension cords were used from the bandsaw and two milling machines to outlets 1-4 feet from the equipment.      b) Main shop:  an extension cord was run up a wall and to the left of the door to power a vent fan.      c) Air compressor room:  an extension cord was run up the wall and near the fixed ladder powering the compressor.