OSHA Inspection: COMPONENT PARTS MACHINE CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 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:   On or about November 2, 2022, and times prior thereto, at the facility located at 3100 Chesser Boyer Road, Fort Worth, Texas, the employer did not have an emergency action plan so employees could know where to evacuated in case of an emergency such as fire exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, in the machine shop, the employer did not ensure work rests was installed prior to employees operating the bench grinders exposing them to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, In the machine shop, the employer did not ensure adjustable tongue guards were installed prior to employees operating bench grinder exposing them to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet.  On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, in the shear department, the employer did not ensure gas cylinders, compressed gas cylinders and flammable gas cylinders, empty and full, was stored properly and at least 20 feet apart exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $465 · Current $279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, in the shear department, a relocatable power tap was powered by another 3-way extension cord to energize a light located on the HMI 50-25 shear machine, exposing employees to electrical fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $465 · Current $279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD."  On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, in the production building, in the shipping area, the employer allowed employees to turn fluorescent lights on and off from the electrical panel box and circuits that were not listed and marked "SWD", exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $465 · Current $279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Pull and junction boxes used on systems rated over 600 volts, nominal, were not closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place.  On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, electrical panel box that energizes lights and machines was left open exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $465 · Current $279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about November 3, 2022, and times prior thereto, in the shear department, an extension cord wrapped around a metal pipe used as permanent wiring to energize a light on the HMI 50-25 shear machine exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.