OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM DIE SERVICES

Issued

Apr 6, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $9,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s) of the hydraulic press:  (a) 409 Ono Road, Annville, PA, Tranemo Hydraulmaskiner 100 Ton Hydraulic Press - On or about October 19, 2022 employees conducting press operation at the Tranemo Hydraulmaskiner 100 Ton Hydraulic Press were not protected from crushing hazards due to the hydraulic press not being guarded at the point of operation.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Apr 6, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $0 Reduced

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 on the light curtain:  (a) 409 Ono Road, Annville, PA, light curtain on the front upper plate of the Tranemo Hydraulmaskiner 100 Ton Hydraulic Press - On or about October 19, 2022, the flexible electrical cords providing power to the light curtain on both the transmitter and receiver ends  was not connected to the fitting so that tension was not transmitted to the terminal screws. Employees were exposed to shock hazard and to crush hazard if the light curtain power became disconnected.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $893 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a):The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  (a) 409 Ono Road, Annville, PA - On or about October 19, 2022 the employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A or equivalent to track employee injury or illness for 2021 and 2022. This is a recordkeeping violation.  No abatement, certification, or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 6, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $0 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 of the forklift:   (a) 409 Ono Road, Annville, PA - On or about October 19, 2022 employees who operated the Hyster 50 Fortis LP Industrial Truck s/n A00304734 had not received initial training consisting of formal instruction. Employees were exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards associated with untrained operation of the powered industrial truck.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 6, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a)  409 Ono Road, Annville, PA - On or about October 19, 2022 employees who operated the Hyster 50 Fortis LP Industrial Truck s/n A00304734 had not received initial training consisting of formal instruction which included a certificate that included the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.