OSHA Inspection: TAKUMI STAMPING INC.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Abate by

Apr 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,733 · Current $8,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.   a.) On or about December 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees standing in front of the load end the Roach Model 450 BOS Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor (Serial # 545228-2) located in front of aisle L1 secured long hair back to prevent entanglement.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Abate by

Apr 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,733 · Current $8,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.  a.) On or about December 2, 2022, the Roach Model 450 BOS Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor (Serial # 545228-2) located in front of aisle L1, did not  have a guard enclosing the tail pulley for the belt on the load side of the conveyor located 33 inches from the ground exposing employees with long hair to an in-running nip point.  b.) On or about January 19, 2023, the Roach Model 450 BOS Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor (Serial # 545228-2) located in front of aisle L1, did not have an adequate guard covering the tail pulley for the belt on the load side of the conveyor to enclose an in-running nip point in that there was a 1 inch opening located 34 inches from the ground.  c.) On or about January 19, 2023, the Roach Model 450 BOS Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor (Serial # 545228-2) located in front of aisle L1, did not have a guard covering the head pulley for the belt on the discharge side of the conveyor to enclose an in-running nip point in that there was a 1.5 inch opening located 33 inches from the ground.  d.) On or about January 19, 2023, the Roach Model 450 BOS Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor located in front of aisle K1, did not have an adequate guard covering the tail pulley for the belt on the load side of the conveyor to enclose an in-running nip point in that there was a 1 inch opening located 34 inches from the ground.  e.) On or about January 19, 2023, the Roach Model 450 BOS Box Style Slider Bed Belt Conveyor located in front of aisle K1, did not have a guard covering the head pulley for the belt on the discharge side of the conveyor to enclose an in-running nip point in that there was a 1.5 inch opening located 33 inches from the ground.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Abate by

Apr 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $7,367 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a.) On or about January 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure flexible cords and outlet strips were used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  A black flexible cord was plugged into a 120 volt outlet located at ceiling height and was connected to an outlet strip at ground level to supply power to a computer, two display monitors, two PCS scanners, and an internet switch all located at the inspection conveyors in front of aisles L1 and K1.

Issued

Mar 20, 2023

Abate by

Apr 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Use of flexible cords and cables.  Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may be used: As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;   a.) On or about January 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure flexible cords were not used as fixed wiring at the inspection conveyors in front of aisles L1 and K1 to supply power to an outlet strip with a computer, two display monitors, two PCS scanners, and an internet switch plugged into the outlet strip.