OSHA Inspection: T & J INDUSTRIES, INC

Issued

May 15, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes must be arranged so that employees will not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel is effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers.  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes within the shipping and receiving area were arranged such that employees would not have to travel through a high hazard area where propane tanks were stored near an emergency exit door.  This condition exposed employees to explosion and burn hazards.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that exit routes and means of emergency egress were kept free and unobstructed in that a dumpster blocked the south emergency exit door in the machine area of the facility. This condition exposed employees to emergency egress hazards.  b)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that exit routes and means of emergency egress were kept free and unobstructed in that materials blocked the northwest emergency exit door in the warehouse area of the facility. This condition exposed employees to emergency egress hazards.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that exit signs were illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source in that all illuminative type exit signs in the facility were not operational.  This condition exposed employees to emergency egress hazards.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,212 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:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Haas VF-3 Vertical Milling Machine, Serial 19258, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  b)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:   On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Haas VF-4SS Vertical Milling Machine, Serial 1126830, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  c)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Hass VOP-D, Turning Center Lathe SL30T, Serial 69553, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  d)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Hass VOP-D, Turning Center Lathe SL30T, Serial 69553, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  e)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Okuma Lathe 762S-BB, Serial 1855, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  f)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Okuma Lathe 762S-BB, Serial 1310, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  g)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Okuma Lathe 762S-BB, Serial 1855, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  h)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110: On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Hennig Chip Conveyor KMO-0320-00, Serial 9760, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  i)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Hennig Chip Conveyor KMM-1360-01, Serial 100874, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.  j)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to develop machine specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment with multiple energy sources. The Amada LC 3015 F-1 NT CNC laser cutter, Serial 100874, was equipped with multiple energy sources and specific procedural steps were not developed to control hazardous energy. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of improper lockout.   Abatement Note:  The procedures shall include but are not limited to the following:  (1)	A specific statement of the intended use of the procedures.  (2)	Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  (3)	Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and  (4)	Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that the procedures and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure a periodic inspection was conducted at least annually to ensure that the lockout/tagout program was being followed and any deviations or inadequacies were identified. This condition exposed employees to amputation, crushing and shock hazards associated with an improperly locked out equipment.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized did not comply with the following dimensions (3 feet), except as required or permitted elsewhere in this subpart:   a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that, clearance around the electrical panel in the breakroom area of the facility was less than that specified in Table S-1. Clearance space to the electrical panel was impeded by a freezer chest being stored in front of the panel. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns.  b)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that, clearance around the electrical panel in the flammable gas storage closet was less than that specified in Table S-1. Clearance space to the electrical panel was impeded by boxes, and other materials being stored in front of the panel. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns.  Abatement Note:  (A)The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts may not be less than indicated in Table S-1. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening if they are enclosed; (B)The width of working space in front of the electric equipment shall be the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 in.), whichever is greater. In all cases, the working space shall permit at least a 90-degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels; and (C)The work space shall be clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by paragraph (g)(1)(vi) of this section. However, other equipment associated with the electrical installation and located above or below the electric equipment may extend not more than 153 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electric equipment.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that an electrical panel's unused opening was effectively closed in the machine area of the facility.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards and burn hazards.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that an exposed live electrical wire within the gas storage closet was removed.  This condition exposed employees to shock hazards.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $64,529 · Current $55,000 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:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the Haas VF-3 CNC Milling Machine in the machine area of the facility was properly guarded.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with bypassing the machine's interlock system allowing the machine to operate when the doors are opened exposing the area of unguarded mechanical action.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.  b)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110: On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the Haas VF-4SS, CNC Milling Machine in the machine area of the facility was properly guarded.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with removing the machine's interlock system allowing the machine to operate when the doors are opened exposing the area of unguarded mechanical action.    c)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110: On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure, the OKUMA Lathe 762S-BB, Serial 1855,  in the machine area of the facility, interlock was functioning properly and the metal rod feeder was properly guarded.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in, stuck-by, caught-in and amputation hazards associated with bypassing the machine's interlock system allowing the machine to operate when the doors are opened, and operating the metal rod feeder without a guard, exposing the area of unguarded mechanical action.    d)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the OKUMA  Lathe 762S-BB, Serial 1310,  in the machine area of the facility did not ensure the  interlock was functioning properly and the metal rod feeder was properly guarded.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in, stuck-by, caught-in and amputation hazards associated with bypassing the machine's interlock system allowing the machine to operate when the doors are opened, and operating the metal rod feeder without a guard, exposing the area of unguarded mechanical action.    e)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the  interlock was functioning properly or that the turret and tailstock of the Okuma Captain L370 Lathe, Serial 106866, in the machine area of the facility was properly guarded.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in, amputation electrocution hazards associated with bypassing the machine's interlock system allowing the machine to operate when the doors are opened, and operating the machine with the turret and tail stock without a guard, exposing the area of unguarded mechanical action.    f)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the discharge end of the Hennig KMO-0320-00 Chip Conveyor, Serial 9760 in the machine area of the facility was properly guarded with a feeder end flip lid.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with the exposing area of unguarded mechanical action.    g)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure the discharge end of the Hennig KMM-1360-01 Chip Conveyor, Serial 100874 in the machine area of the facility was properly guarded with a feeder end flip lid.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with the exposing area of unguarded mechanical action.    h)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a guard panel on the Amada, FANUC AF4000E, a laser cutter, Serial L02440434, in the CNC laser cutting area of the facility was properly guarded.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation and electrical hazards associated with the exposing area of unguarded mechanical action.    i) T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a chuck guard on the Tool Shop GLT120300051, 13-inch drill press, in the machine area of the facility was properly guarded. This condition exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with the exposing area of unguarded mechanical action.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,530 · Current $2,765 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees. This condition exposes employees to amputation and shock hazards associated with inadequate training on hazardous energy control.  T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380742, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on July 15, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,530 · Current $2,765 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that each employee that powered industrial truck operators were competent to operate a powered industrial truck safety, as demonstrated by the successful completion of training prior to operating. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards associated with operating a forklift without proper training.  T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380742, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on July 15, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110.  Abatement Note: Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. All training should be documented, including employees name, date of last training and next refresher training date.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.:  a)T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that compressed air nozzles used for cleaning within the maintenance area were reduced to less than 30p.s.i.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by and embolism hazards.

Issued

May 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  a) T & J Industries, Inc dba Metal Craft Industries at 1014 South Hillside Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57110:  On or about and at times prior to December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein, such as but not limited to:   (1) Cleaners to include but not limited to dawn dish soap solutions (2) Rust prevention chemical, SRPO-20-140.