OSHA Inspection: METHODS MACHINE TOOLS, INC.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $9,218

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): The spraying operations (except electrostatic spraying operations) were not designed, installed and maintained such that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) was not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying was conducted when the air velocity over the open face of the booth was less than 60 linear feet per minute (or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics). Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices were not installed to indicate or ensure that the required air velocity was maintained. Filter rolls were not inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.   Location - Spray booth:  On or about 12/8/23, the employer utilized a spray booth that was not properly maintained as the pressure differential gauge was inoperative and air filters were not inspected and replaced as they were observed clogged with a substantial amount of spray finishing materials.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Jul 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9):  A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.  Location - Spray booth:  On or about 12/8/23, combustible waste liquid was stored within three (3) feet of a spray booth.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $6,913

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):   A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use.  On or about 12/8/23, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program when respirators were required to be used.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Jul 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form.  Location - Paint booth:  On or about 12/8/23, the employer did not evaluate the workplace for respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Jul 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators.  Location - Paint booth:  On or about 12/8/23, the employer did not train employees who were required to wear respirators.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  On or about 12/8/23, the employer did not obtain medical evaluations for employees prior to requiring the use of respiratory protection.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Jul 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1):  The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph.  Location - Paint booth:  On or about 12/8/23, the employer did not conduct fit testing for employees required to use tight-fitting respirators.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524

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).  Location - Horizontal band saw: On or about 12/8/23, the unused portion of the blade on an Amada horizontal band saw was not guarded.         B).  Location - Shear: On or about 12/8/23, pinch point hazards on the hold down mechanisms on a Cincinnati shear were not guarded.    C).  Location - Press brake:  On or about 12/8/23, point of operation hazards on a Chicago press brake were not guarded.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half-hour.  On or about 12/8/23, oxygen and fuel gas cylinders were stored together while not in use.

Issued

May 30, 2024

Abate by

Jul 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    On or about 12/8/23, extension cords were used on a permanent basis to provide power to production equipment.