OSHA Inspection: IBC ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(ii):29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  Location - Shell /Coating Area: On or about 03/21/2023, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazard when one of the dip tanks not being used was not securely covered.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Location - Wax Molding Area: On or about 03/21/2023, employees were exposed to fingertip burns when working with 350 degree wax on hot plate.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:  Location -Foundry /machining area.   On or about 05/04/2023, employees were exposed to an unguarded bandsaw blade.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  Location - Foundry Area: On or about 05/04/2023, employees were using a homemade chain sling and the sling had no tags or marking on it.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Location - Foundry / furnace area: On or about 04/05/2023, employees are exposed to an obstruction in the path to stairway and exit from furnace platform.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,800 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:  Location - Wax Molding Area: On or about 03/21/2023, the employer did not ensure that electrical outlets were installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling the employee was using relocatable power tap and the voltage was more than it was listed and labeled for.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.     Location - Wax Molding Area: On or about 03/21/2023, employees were using an electrical cord (power strip) that was burned and was not removed from service.

Issued

Jun 27, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was used when the markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary were missing.   (a) Location - Foundry Area: On or about 04/05/2023, the employer did not have voltage markings on electrical panels. (b) Location - Shell Area: On or about 04/05/2023, the employer did not have voltage markings on electrical panel.