OSHA Inspection: DYNAMIC TOOL CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $7,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards in case of forklift collision or tip-over where seatbelt was not used in the following instances:  a) On or about May 15, 2023, in the Warehouse (between the racking systems), the forklift operator was operating forklift without use of a seatbelt.                                                                                                                                   b) On or about May 16, 2023, in the Screw Machine Bldg. (near the entrance doors), the forklift operator was operating forklift without the use of a seatbelt.                                                                                                                                                                        c) On or about June 6, 2023, Department 7, Swiss Machine Building (near the Davenport Machines), the forklift operator was operating forklift without the use of a seatbelt.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $7,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses in the following areas:  a) On May 15, 2023, Can Department #3, three employees were observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.   b) On May 16, 2023, Screw Machine Building Department #7, five employees were observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.    c) On May 16, 2023, Davenport/Wickman Machine Department #7, two employees were observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.   d) On May 16, 2023, Extrusion Machine Department #3, one employee was observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.   e) On May 16, 2023, Outside Machinist Building Department #1, one employee was observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.   f) On May 24, 2023, Davenport/Wickman Machine Department #7, one employee was observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.   g) On June 6, 2023, Press/Can Department #3, two employees were observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.   h) On June 6, 2023, Davenport/Wickman Machine Department#7, two employees were observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.  i) On June 6, 2023, Machinist Building Department # 1, one employee was observed wearing prescription eyewear without side shields and not American National Standards Institute (ANSI-Z87.1) rated safety eyewear.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes in the following instances.  a) On June 6, 2023, Department # 3 Can Department, an employee operating a Can Washing Machine, was exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; chemical burns while not using appropriate hand protection. The employee was wearing disposable latex gloves while handling Power Wash B (Alkaline Cleaner) a highly corrosive chemical (PH of 13.4 to 13.9) exposing employees to severe skin burns, serious eye damage, irreversible damage 21 days after exposure and/or permanent irreversible disability such as blindness.   b) On June 6, 2023, Department # 1 Machinist Building, an employee operating a TRAK TRL1745P Model #TRL1745P/Serial #007528 Milling Machine, was cleaning out metal shavings without using appropriate hand protection when he cut his finger on the metal shaving(s) exposing employees to severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $7,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about May 15, 2023, procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy for the control of hazardous energy sources associated with each machine such as but not limited to the machines listed below. Employees were exposed to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements, third and fourth degree burns and/or electrical shock hazards in the following instances.  In Department #3 Warehouse: a) The 220V Fully Automatic Upcut Saw, Model PMI-455 L-Type -S/N 45L016009 exposed employees to unexpected energization, amputation and caught-between hazards.   In Department # 3 Can Area: b) The 480V Can Groover Machine; Shop-Made/no identification was found.  Motor Running the machine was a 208V GE motor & Industrial Systems, Model 5K49KN4102-3/4 HP/1725-RPMs exposed employees to unexpected energization, amputation and caught-between hazards.  c) The 220V Can Cutter Machine; Shop-Made/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization and caught-between hazards.  d) The 220V Can Scratcher Machine; Shop-Made/No. 1-2-9/no other identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization, amputation and caught-between hazards.  e) The Can Wash machine (no. RC 405)/which had an unvented Gas-Fired Radiant Heater model # DR60 NFS-2 25V, 60,000 BTU no other identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization, third and fourth degree burns and caught-between hazards.  In Department #3 Press Machine Area: f) The 75-Ton Bliss Stamping Press #5/no other dentification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization, amputation and caught-between hazards.   In Department #1 Machinist Building: g) TRAK TRL1745P Model TLR1745P, Serial #007528 exposed employees to unexpected energization, amputation and caught-between hazards.  In Department #3 Extrusion Machine Area: h) Two - SCHULER X250 Ton Impact Extrusion Machines/no other dentification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization, amputation and caught-between hazards.   In Department #7 Davenport/Wickman Machine Area: i) Four - Wickman Screw Machines (5/8"-6)/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements.  j) Two - Wickman Screw Machines (1"-6)/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. k)	Two - Wickman Screw Machines (1 ?" x 6)/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. l)	Twelve - Davenport Model B Screw Machines/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements.  In Department #7 Screw Machine Building: m)	The Horizontal Multiple Spinal Operations (MSO) Machine (No. 114092)/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements.  n)	The Bowden Industries Inc., Liquid Turbocharger Parts Washing System Machine/no identification was found or provided by the employer exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements.   o)	The MIYANO CNC Lathe machine (Model BNC-34, SN #BN31503C) #RP-3017 exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. p)	The 460V CINCO-15 Centerless Grinder (Cincinnati-Milacron Model DR, serial No. 350200073-0046) exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements.  In Department # Swiss Machine Area: q)	The CNC Swiss Automatic, Model KSI SQC 20-S/N 42005783 (with Bar Feeder) exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. r)	Three - KMT (Knowledge Machine Tool) SA-32 Swiss CNC Screw Machine (with Bar Feeder) exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. s)	The CNC HANWHA Model XD 32II S/N XD-32-CN-0447-H (with Bar Feeder) exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. t)	The 230V IEMCA Boss 338 HD (N-021812NA07) exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements. u)	The 230V IEMCA Boss 338 HD (N-021809NA-10) exposed employees to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing caught-between, struck-by, impalements.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees understood the purpose and function of the energy control program exposing employees to caught-in between, crush-by, struck-by and unexpected startup or release of stored energy hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employers' failure to effectively train employee(s) resulted in employee(s) not knowing how to identify each potential energy source of the Horizontal Multiple Spindle Operations (MSO) Machine No. 114092 and how to isolate those sources during maintenance and servicing operations. Failing to isolate all potential energy sources during maintenance and servicing operations could result in serious injuries such as crush-by, struck-by, impalements, third and fourth degree burns and/or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure affected employees had been trained in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures exposing employees to caught-in between, crush-by, struck-by and unexpected start up hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(C): Employees whose work operations were in an area where energy control procedures were utilized were not instructed about the procedure:  On or about May 15, 2023, employees whose work operations were in an area where energy control procedures were utilized were not instructed about the procedure exposing employees to caught-in between, crush-by, struck-by and unexpected start up hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8): Lockout or tagout was not performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance:  On or about June 6, 2023, in Department #3 Extrusion Machine Area, an employee not identified as an authorized employee was allowed to perform maintenance on a Schuler 1200 Extrusion Press exposing employees to crush-by, struck-by, impalements, third and fourth degree burns and/or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about May 16,2023, in Department #7 Screw Machine Building, a lockout tagout device was affixed to a Tsugami Swiss Machine by an employee who was not authorized. This condition exposed employees to crush-by, struck-by, impalements, third and fourth degree burns and/or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $6,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  On or about May 15, 2023, in the warehouse area, materials stored on storage racks were not secured against sliding and collapse exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $6,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:   On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees operating powered industrial trucks had completed a performance evaluation once every three years exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not certify that each operator had been trained on operating powered industrial trucks. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to tip-over hazards while operating powered industrial trucks with tires that were damaged, cracked and missing chunks of rubber in and a broken safety belt/restraint in the following instances:  a) In Department #3, Warehouse Area a HYSTER Propane Forklift, (Model #S30XL, S/N B010B3271F) had damaged tires.                                                                                                                  b) In Department #7, Swiss Machine Building, a Yale Forklift (Model ERC030AFN365E094 Serial #A814V02000T) had damaged tires.  c) On a subsequent visit, an employee in Department #3 Extrusion Area were operating a Nissan Forklift (Model No. CPHO1A15V, Type G) with a broken safety belt/safety restraint, exposing employees to crush hazards.  d) In Department # 7 (Screw Machine Building) and Department #3 (Extrusion Area), a Nissan Forklift (Model No. CPHO1A15V, Type G) being used had the backlight damaged and was not operational exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,569 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On or about May 16, 2023, in Department #7, Swiss Machine Building (near the Davenport/Wickman Machine Area), work rest of an unmarked Bench Grinder was not adjusted to a maximum opening of one-eighth inch, exposing employees to caught in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

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 May 15, 2023, the distance between the adjustable guard exceeded one-fourth inch exposing employees to struck-by hazards in the following instances:     a) In Department #1 Machinist Building, an unknown make and model (no markings) Combination Grinder/Belt Sander had the tongue adjustment set  at approximately 3 inches.  b) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building (near the Davenport/Wickman Machines), The bench grinder with no markings had the tongue adjustment set at approximately 2-inches on the right and 3 inches on the left.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $7,656 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(viii)(d): Two hand trip devices of mechanical power press(es) were not fixed in position so that only a supervisor or safety engineer was capable of relocating the controls:  On or about June 6, 2023, in Department #3, Press Area, the controls on the Bliss Press Machines were located on a mobile stand that were not in a fixed position exposing employees to caught-in hazards in the following instances:  a) Controls on Bliss Press Machine #5 were located on a mobile stand.  b) Controls on Bliss Press Machine #6 were located on a mobile stand.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not establish an inspection program for the mechanical presses used by employees in the facility exposing employees to struck-by and caught-between hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(h)(13)(ii): The employer did not certify that employees had been trained by preparing a certification record which included the identity of the person trained, the signature of the employer or the person who conducted the training, and the date the training was completed.  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not provide a written record of training for employees operating the mechanical presses exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  On or about May 15, 2023, machine gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by other methods and exposed employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards in the following instances:   a) In Department # 3 Can Department: A shop made Can Groover Machine had gears that were not guarded by a complete enclosure.                                                                                   b) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building: The Eubama Model (#81420) S8 Rotary Transfer Machine was missing a guard exposing rotating gears, the guard was removed and set aside.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  On or about May 15, 2023, at Department #3, sprocket wheels and chains were not enclosed or guarded which exposed employees to caught-between hazards in the following instances:  a) In Department #3 Can Department, the Can Wash Machine's sprockets and chains (approximately 3 to 4 1/2 feet from the ground) were not guarded.   b) In Department #3 Extrusion Area, the G250 Schuler 250-ton impact extrusion machine's sprockets and chains were not guarded.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)of this section:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #3 Can Department, a shop made Can Groover Machine had vertical and inclined belts that were not enclosed by guards exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about May 15, 2023, on the production floor, point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded in the following instances:   a) Can Manufacturing Building: The Reed Thread Roller Machine was not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to struck-by and caught between hazards.  b) Press Area (Can Manufacturing Building): The Minster #4 OBI Flywheel 32 Ton Air Clutch Stamping Punch Press (1425) was not guarded at point of operation / The #7 Minster P2-30-24 (RS2037) 35-Ton Press was not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards. c) Can Department: The PEXTO Roper Whitney Shear Machine was not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards. d) Swiss Machine Department (Screw Machine Building): The Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine (No. B1) was not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards. e) Screw Machine Department: The CINCO-15 Centerless Grinder (Cincinnati-Milacron Model DR, serial No. 350200073-0046) 460V was not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to struck-by and caught between hazards. f) Eight Wickman Screw Machines (1 ?" x 6, 5/8"-6, 1"-6) (230-460V/rev./min.1650) were not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards. g) Machinist Building: The Roll-in Saw blade was not guarded at point of operation exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards. h) Warehouse Area: The 230V 6-Ton ABEX Denison Hydraulic Press (Model #WR65L C3 4FS1 90461D/Serial #27215, P.S.I. 1450) was not guarded at the point of operation exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $6,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.g.:   On or about May 15, 2023, in (Department #7 Screw Machine Building), the compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.g. (pounds per square inch gauge, 204 kPa). The employer did not provide effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment to protect employees from the hazards of the release of compressed air and struck-by/flying debris.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected.  On or about May 15, 2023, throughout the facility, the employer did not use air hose connections designed for the pressure used, exposing employees to struck-by hazards in the following instances:   a) Located on the PEXTO Machine, Department #3 Can Department, there was an air hose that was used in part to supply air to a pneumatic ON/OFF control operation.  The air hose was attached to the hose fitting by a worm drive type hose clamp which was not designed for use on an air hose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the hose.  b) Located on the Bliss Press Machine #5, Department #3 in the Press Area, the pneumatic air hose had a worm-driven hose clamp attached to its hose fitting that was not designed to be used on an air hose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the air hose if the clamp were to come off.   c) Located on the Maru32 Machine, Department #7 Screw Machine Building, there was an air hose used to clean off equipment.  This hose was attached to a hose fitting which was secured by a worm-driven hose clamp which was not designed for use on an air hose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the hose.  d) Located behind the Makino a51 NX machine, Department #7 Screw Machine Building, there was an air hose connected to the air inlet valve that had a worm-driven hose clamp attached to its air hose that was not designed to be used on an air hose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the air hose if the clamp were to come off.   e) Located in the center wall behind the Sorting Machine, Department #7 Screw Machine Building, there was an air hose used to clean off equipment.  This hose was attached to a hose fitting which was secured by a worm-driven hose clamp which was not designed for use on an air hose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the hose if the clamp were to come off.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $125,007 · Current $116,994 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, and/or flying chips and sparks:  On or about May 15, 2023, the employer did not provide machine guards to protect the operators and other affected employees in the machine areas from hazards such as those created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying metal particles and geothermal sources in the following instances.  Screw Machine Department: a) The Detroit Horizontal Broach Machine (Model #2-392 R, S/N #M-b7994) was not guarded exposing employees to amputation, impalement flying metal particles and struck-by hazards.   b) The MIYANO CNC Lathe machine (Model BNC-34, SN #BN31503C/ #RP-3017) had a cracked and broken plexiglass protective shield exposing employees to flying metal particles. c) The Horizontal Multiple Spindle Operations (MSO) Machine (No. 114092/no identifiable Model or S/N markings) was not guarded exposing employees to flying metal particles and struck-by hazards. d) Twelve Davenport Model-B Screw Machines (no identifiable Model or S/N markings) were not guarded, moving parts as such as but not limited springs moving up and down exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and caught between hazards.  e) The employer allowed employee(s) to by-pass the KSI SQC-32, CNC Swiss automatic Lathe Machine's safety interlock device while the machine was operating exposing employees to struck-by and caught between hazards.  f) The employer allowed employee(s) to by-pass two IEMCA Boss 338HD Bar Feeder Machine's safety interlock devices while the machines were operating exposing employees to struck-by and caught between hazards.   Press Area: g) The 220V Can Scratcher Machine was not guarded exposing employees to flying metal particles and struck-by hazards.  h) The 220V Can Cutter Machine was not guarded exposing employees to flying metal particles and struck-by hazards.   Can Department: i) Can Wash machine (no. RC 405) with an unvented Gas-Fired Radiant Heater model #DR60 NFS-2 25V, 60,000 BTU was not guarded exposing employees to 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns hazards.  Impact Extrusion Department:  j) The in-going nip points on the 250-ton Schuler Impact Extrusion Machine conveyor belt was not guarded exposing employees caught between hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #7 (Davenport Machine Area), the floor of the workroom was not maintained in a clean, and dry condition due to Davenport Screw Machines leaking oil on the floor exposing employees to slip and fall hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.145(f)(7): Warning tags were not implemented to warn employees of a hazard level between "Caution" or "Danger".  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #1 Machinist Building, the 460V Lucifer Furnace (Model #DL-7022-H/Serial #3524 with Max. Temp. 2000 °F) did not have any signage or warning to indicate the machine is extremely hot while operating exposing employees to an extreme heat hazard, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th-degree burns.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $3,280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers and did not mount, locate and identify them so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.  On or about May 16, 2023, in Department #1 Machinist Building (southwest corner); a portable fire extinguisher was completely blocked with material/machines and not readily accessible exposing employees to smoke inhalation and burns.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #3 Extrusion Area North wall, a fire extinguisher was not fully charged exposing employees to smoke inhalation and superficial or first-degree burns hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(a) Where mechanical handling equipment was used, permanent aisles or passageways were not appropriately marked:  On or about May 15, 2023, permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked exposing employees to struck-by hazards in the following instances:  a) In Department #7 Screw Machine building, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.  b) In Department #3 Warehouse Area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.  c) In Department #3 Extrusion Area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Cylinders were not stored in areas to ensure that the cylinders would not be knocked over:  On or about May 15, 2023, four compressed gas cylinders were not in the storage space designated by the employer. The cylinders were left unsecured in areas where they could be knocked over or damaged exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    a)  At the entrance to the leading to Department #3 (Can Machine Area), three Acetylene cylinder tanks were stored within 6 to 12 inches from the entry way and were not secured.           b) Department# 3 Impact Extrusion Area, an Acetylene cylinder tank with valved removed was stored within 1-inch of the staircase (the hose laying on the staircase) was not secured.  The staircase was utilized by employees to access G250, Schuler 250-ton impact extrusion machine.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $6,563

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There existed damaged parts that could have adversely affected the safe operation or mechanical strength of electrical equipment, such as parts that are broken or bent:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #7 (Screw Machine Building), the Bowden Liquid Turbocharger Parts Washing System Control Box panel was missing the emergency stop button leaving an open hole on the control box which could potentially cause corrosion, reduce the insulation capability of wires and lead to short-circuits exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $0 Reduced

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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 May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to electrical equipment not being used or installed in accordance with instructions included in listing or labeling in the following instances:  a) In Department #3 Press Area, a lightweight brown 3-outlet extension cord connected to another 3-outlet white extension cord was daisy-chained and being used to supply power to a Microwave 1050W (8.75 A).  b)  In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, Relocatable Power Tab (RPT) permanently attached to wall supplying power to phone charger.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to unused openings on electrical boxes exposing live conductors in the following instances:   a) In the Department #3 Press Area, the 480V electrical control box of a shop made Can Groover Machine had 3 holes on front panel exposing live conductors.                             b) In the Department #3 Press Area, the 220V electrical control box to the Light Green Can Press Machine had 3 holes on left side exposing live conductors.                                                                                                                                                                        c) In the Department #3 Can Department, the control panel (No. RC 4017) to the Can Wash Machine had open holes.  d) In Department #7 (Screw Machine Building) the Liquid Turbocharger Parts Washing System 1.5 HP, 3400 RPMs WEG Motor (Model AMT-162-016, 3 Ph 208/230/460V) was missing its front cover.  e) In Department #3 (Can Department Area), the employer had a junction box installed to fit over an already existing junction box located against the wall, this left an open gap between the junction boxes exposing live wires to a wet/damp environment.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #3 Press Area, below the Bliss Press 5 control panel, the electrical junction box with exposed live conductors had an unused opening exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in the following instances:     a) In Department #3 Warehouse, Federal Pacific480V Transformer (model 36B Series M) was not secured to the surface it was screwed into a piece of 4x4 wood, but screw was falling out.                                                               b) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, the Acme Model No. TP1A 480V transformer next to the stack roll bars and in front of the machine control panels (D7-7) was not secured to the surface (started to shift to the one side), it needed 6 inches of space behind it but only had approximately 1-inch on left side and 3-inches on right side.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(iii): Electric equipment provided with ventilating openings was not installed so that walls or other obstructions did not prevent the free circulation of air through the equipment:  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to the possibility of the transformers overheating. The ventilation openings in the back were blocked by the walls which prevented the free circulation of air through the equipment in the following instances:  a) In Department #3 Warehouse Area, a Federal Pacific 480V Transformer (model 36B Series M) was too close to the wall. It required minimum space of 4 inches, and it was 2 ? inches from the wall.                                                                                   b) Department #3 Can Area Department, an un-marked Transformer secured against the wall with no room in the back for ventilation.   c) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, an Acme Model No. TP1A 480V transformer next to the stack roll bars and in front of the machine control panels (D7-7) was too close to the wall, it needed 6 inches of space behind it but only had approximately 1-inch on left side and 3-inches on right side.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(i): Electric equipment was used without the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product could be identified:  On or about May 15, 2023, Department #3 Can Department, a transformer attached to the wall had no markings to identify manufacturer and ratings of the transformer exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in the following instances:                                                                                                                                     a) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, below the Metal Wash Degreaser model RD 19VIN Serial No. D 432 was a 4-outlet open box with live exposed conductors protruding from the receptacle.                                                                                                                    b) In the Employee Break Room between the soda machine and microwave, the two-receptacle outlet junction box had an open front plug.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  On or about May 15, 2023, Department #7 Screw Machine Building, at the inventory desk there was a pinched electrical cord run through plexiglass and a metal shelf exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #7 Screw Machine Area between the exit door and bay door, a green 16(AWG) extension cord plugged into a 4-outlet electrical receptacle box was being used as permanent wiring and attached to the building surface. The extension cord was run up to the top of the ceiling where it was connected into another junction box exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #7(Screw Machine Building, a damaged relocatable power tap (RPT) located at the computer station was being used to power weight scale computer equipment. The RPT had black electrical tape wrapped around it to keep it from falling apart and was electrified from its outside cover exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws:  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards in the following instances:  a) In Department #3 Press Area, the 480V electrical control box to the Shop Made Can Groover Machine had a strain relief broken on the bottom and on the left side of the box.            b) In Department #3 Can Department Area, the power cable to the Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. Model 130635; (plugged into an electrical control box (No. RC 4017) of the can wash machine) had a strain relief broken.                                    c) In Department #3 Press Area Can Manufacturing Area, the power cord to the #7 Minster P2-30-24 (RS2037) 35-Ton Press Machine had a strain relief broken at the bottom of the machine.                                                                                                                                                                                d) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, the WEG motor (1.5 HP, 2700 RPMs, 208/230/460V) attached to the Bowden Industries Inc., Liquid Turbocharger parts Washing System had strain relief broken.                                                                                                                       e) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, the electrical control box behind the Bowden Industries Inc., Liquid Turbocharger Parts Washing System had a strain relief broken.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard:  On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #7 Screw Machine Building, a shop-made light fixture was laid on the floor without any guard to protect the light bulb from accidental contact. This condition exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in the following instances.  a) In Department #3 Extrusion Department and on the outside wall of the employee breakroom, the Halsey Taylor water fountain (Model No. & Serial No. unknown) was directly in front of and plugged into an electrical two-outlet receptacle junction box that was not ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protected.  b) In Department #1 Machine Shop Building, the Halsey Taylor water fountain (Model No. S500 5EQ 1N Serial No. 190440882) was directly above and plugged into an electrical two-outlet receptacle junction box that was not GFCI protected.  c) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, the Safety Kleen Model 81 Agitating Parts Washer was directly in front of and plugged into an electrical four-outlet receptacle junction box that was not GFCI protected.

Issued

Nov 13, 2023

Abate by

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:   On or about May 15, 2023, in Department #3 and Department #1, extension cords were being used that had damaged electrical insulation and were not removed from service exposing employees to electrical shock hazards in the following instances:  a) In Department #3 Press Area, an orange 16 AWG extension cord damaged, it had numerous insulation cuts with exposed inner conductors used to supply power to the Central machinery 6" bench grinder machine with light 3450 RPMs, 120V, 2.1 A.                                                                                                     b) In the Machine Shop Building, an orange 16 AWG extension cord used to supply power to phone charger had damaged insulation exposing inner conductors.