OSHA Inspection: DHR PRECISION PRODUCTS, INC

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1786.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading EXIT.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, the workshop and machining department were not marked with clear and visible signs reading EXIT.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1786.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.38(b):  An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, the employer had not established an emergency action plan for the employees.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.38(e):  An employer must designate and train employees to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other employees.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, the employer had not provided the employees with training on an emergency evacuation plan for the facility.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, a portable fire extinguisher within the workshop next to the rear door, was not readily accessible without subjecting employees to injuries blocked by a 55 gallon drum.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  a)  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (6) Fadal CNC vertical milling machines were in use with inoperable safety interlocked doors.  b)  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (3) Okuma CNC turning lathes were in use with inoperable safety interlocked doors.  c)  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (1) dual belt cone pulley driven drill press was in use with no cover guard assembly.  d)  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (3) pedestal grinders were in use with exposed rotating drive shafts and finishing wheels.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.212(b):  Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.   Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (2) Central Machinery 6 inch buffer workstands were not securely anchored to the floor exposing employees to injuries from walking or moving while in use.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.215(a)(2):  The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (2) Central Machinery 6 inch buffers were used with no safety guards to protect the operator from rotating spindle ends, nuts and flange projections.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rests to support offhand grinding work.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (2) Central Machinery 6 inch buffers were used with no work rests to support grinding/buffing work.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.215(b)(9):  Pedestal grinders/buffers were not equipped with top tongue guards that could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheels.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, (2) Central Machinery 6 inch buffers were used with no tongue guards to protect the operator from caught-in hazards.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 (psi) pounds per square inch.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, a shop air blow gun was being used at Okuma CNC turning lathe #4 to blow metal chips and particles digitally measured at a peak of 83 psi.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.1200(e)(1):  Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, the employer did not develop and implement in the workplace a written hazard communication program for all employees describing chemical hazards, handling and labeling of such for use and application throughout the facility, whereas, employees were required to use chemicals such as but not limited to: A-9 aluminum cutting fluid, Clorox bleach, degreasers, S-396 coolant and various oils.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  Facility: On or about May 10, 2023, and times prior to, the employer did not provide training and information to the employees on a hazard communication program, whereas, employees were required to use chemicals such as but not limited to: A-9 aluminum cutting fluid, Clorox bleach, degreasers, S-396 coolant and various oils.