OSHA Inspection: WRIGHT TOOL COMPANY

Issued

Nov 27, 2023

Abate by

Dec 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,063 · Current $9,063

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.   (b)	On or about November 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from hazards on the Polisher (E-13) during polishing operations. The machine can be operated while the barrier guard is flipped in the open position, exposing employees to an ingoing nip point on the contact wheel. Employees are exposed to moving parts at the rear of the machine including, but not limited to drive shafts, the tensioner assembly, and the drive wheel.

Issued

Nov 27, 2023

Abate by

Dec 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,063 · Current $9,063

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.   (c)	On or about November 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the Polisher (E-06) was effectively guarded. Employees are exposed to an ingoing nip point during polishing operations. The machine can be operated while the barrier guard is flipped in the open position, exposing employee to the nip point.

Issued

Nov 27, 2023

Abate by

Dec 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,063 · Current $9,063

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.   (d)	On or about October 26, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the spindle assembly and the drill chuck on the drill presses including (D-52, (D-05), and (D-06) were guarded, exposing employees to the rotating parts.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,046 · Current $4,018 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about November 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure periodic inspections of energy control procedures were being performed at least annually to ensure the requirements of the standard were being followed. The employer did not ensure an inspection was conducted for procedures including but not limited to the Cincinnati Milacron (G99), Knurling (K42, K43), Polisher (E-13), and Polisher (E-06). Hazardous energies present on the equipment include but are not limited to pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and gravitational energy.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A): The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner;   On or about November 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure periodic inspections of energy control procedures included a review of each authorized employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedures.  Authorized employees are required to conduct service and maintenance activities on the on equipment including but not limited to Cincinnati Milacron (G99), Knurling (K42, K43), Polisher (E-13), and Polisher (E-06) requiring them to perform lockout tagout.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Abate by

Dec 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,063 · Current $5,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(2)(i):All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  On or about November 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the Polisher (E-06) was effectively guarded to prevent employees from reaching into the hazardous area. Employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts while operating the machines for production purposes. Specifically, a rotating drive shaft for the polishing belt near the front portion of the machine was unguarded.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Abate by

Dec 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $140,633 · Current $9,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.   (a)	On or about October 26, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the Drill Presses including (D-52), (D-05), and (D-06) were effectively guarded. Employees are exposed to a pinch point when operating pneumatic clamps to hold material.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about November 18, 2022, the employer had not conducted and certified a PPE hazard assessment.