OSHA Inspection: COASTAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $8,500 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.  On or about February 15, 2024, in the machine shop, the Mighty Comet Milling machine did not have a guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts.    b.  On or about  February 15, 2024, throughout the plant, the bench top and floor drilling presses do not have a guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts.    c.  On or about February 15, 2024, in the machine shop, the 13 Inch South Bend Quick Change Gear Lathe did not have a chuck guard, exposing employees to hazards such as those created by point of operation and rotating parts

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $6,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  a.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the welding shop,  the JET 8 inch bench grinder did not have a guard covering the spindle end, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the machine shop,  employees were operating a Bench Grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.  b.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the CNC area,  employees were operating a Bench Grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.  c.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the welding shop, employees were operating a Bench Grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.  d.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the maintenance shop,  employees were operating a Bench Grinder without adjusting work rests to one eighth of an inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $6,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(6): Swing frame grinders. The maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on machines known as swing frame grinding machines shall not exceed 180 deg., and the top half of the wheel shall be enclosed at all times. (See Figures O-14 and O-15.)  a.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the machine shop,  employees operate a Harig swing frame grinder without a safety guard, exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(b)(1): Machine component(s) of mechanical power press(es) were not designed, secured, or covered to minimize hazards caused by breakage, or loosening and falling, or release of mechanical energy:  a.    On or about February 15, 2024; in the CNC area, employees were operating a 12-ton mechanical power press which had a point of operation guard that did not prevent the entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation and did not comply with the maximum permissible opening of Table O-10. , exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(e)(1)(ii)(A):  Inspections and tests of each press on a weekly basis were not being completed to determine the condition of the clutch/ brake mechanism, anti-repeat feature and single stroke mechanism.  a.	On or about February 15, 2024; in the CNC area, employees were operating a 12-ton mechanical power press without the employer having inspected, tested and documented the condition of the clutch/brake mechanism, anti-repeat feature on a weekly basis as required by the standard., exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 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:  a.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the machine shop,  employees were operating a Bench Grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards.  b.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the CNC area,  employees were operating a Bench Grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards.  c.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the welding shop, employees were operating a Bench Grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards.  d.  On or about February 15, 2024; in the maintenance shop,  employees were operating a Bench Grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   a.  On or about February 15, 2024, in the packing department, employees were working near electrical circuits that had not been guarded against accidental contact, exposing employees to arc flash hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a.  On or about February 15, 2024; above the quality check shop, the storage area from which employees stored/retrieve material and change out air handler filters was not load rated, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.67(c)(2)(ii):An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained:  a.  On or about February 15, 2024, employees were not trained to operate the Genie aerial lift from which the employees used to access the lights.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a.  On or about February 15, 2024; throughout the CNC area, drill presses are not securely anchored, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electric equipment was not suitable for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subpart and not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    a.	On or about February 15, 2024; in the machine shop,   a relocatable power tap was used to operate drill presses, exposing employees to fire hazards.  b.	On or about February 15, 2024; in the welding shop,   a relocatable power tap was used to operate a drill press, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  a.	On or about February 15, 2024, in the welding shop, the 115-Volt electrical outlet housing from which employees plugged in the fan and grinder was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Abate by

Apr 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a.	On or about February 15, 2024, throughout the facility, flexible cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of structures.

Issued

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(1)(ii): Portable handlamps supplied through flexible cords were not equipped with a handle of molded composition or other material approved for the purpose and a substantial guard attached to the lampholder or handle:    a.  On or about February 15, 2024, in the welding shop, an aluminum portable lamp was being used for light while using the drill press, exposing employees to burn hazards.