OSHA Inspection: PROGRESSIVE STAMPING LLC

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) 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 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the stamping area, employees were in use of an 80-ton straightening machine and the point of operation was not guarded.     b.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the fabrication department, employees were in use of a Dayton vertical belt grinder and the ingoing nip points and rotating parts on the grinder were not guarded.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the tumbling area, employees work next to a belt and pulley system that was not guarded.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 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 February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility, employees used pneumatic air hoses that did not have the appropriately designed clamps attaching the hoses to airlines and tools.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not used or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. 	                                                                                                            a.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, on a table next to the #9 Komatsu 60t press, employees used an electrical pendant box that was installed at the end of a flexible cord and placed on a table which is not installed according to listing or labeling.  b.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the tool room, employees used an electrical pendant box that was installed at the end of a flexible cord and placed on a shelf which is not installed according to listing or labeling.  c.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, by the CNC Machine, employees used an electrical pendant box that was installed at the end of a flexible cord and hanging which is not installed according to listing or labeling.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable trays, cable armor, cable sheath, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not metallically joined together into a continuous electric conductor.  On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, on the 60-ton hydraulic press, employees operate the press and the enclosure around the electrical wiring connecting the press electrical panel and the strapping machine controls was not metallically joined together at either end.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed.  On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, at the 35-ton Komatsu press, employees operate the press and the electrical panel attached to the press, next to the operation table, had unused openings.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes were not closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place.             On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the tool and dye area, employees were in use of a press and the cover to a junction box attached to the 150-ton press was not effectively closed.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 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.                                                                                                                           a.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the tool and dye area, an extension cord was zip-tied to a portable hoist and used by employees to provide power to hand tools and a 1 ton hoist.        b.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, by the Komatsu #9 60-ton press, extension cords were zip-tied together and were used by employees to provide power to equipment.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

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.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, by the 308 Straightening machine, employees were in use of two(2 )one-gallon containers containing hydraulic fluid and water-soluble oil and the containers were not labeled with the name of chemical and potential hazards.  b.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, on a table by the Komatsu #9 60-ton press, employees were in use of a one-gallon container containing an unknown chemical and the container was not labeled with the name of chemical and potential hazards.  c.) On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, by a Samsung CNC machine, employees were in use of a one-gallon container containing an unknown chemical and the container was not labeled with the name of chemical and potential hazards.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings was not on electrical equipment. 	 On or about February 28, 2024 and at times prior thereto, in the tool room, employees work in proximity of an electrical panel that did not have markings indicating voltage or other ratings.

Issued

Aug 20, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  On or about February 28, 2024, in the tool room and at times prior thereto, employees work in an area where an electrical panel did not have sufficient working space, around and in front of it, to permit ready and safe operation of equipment.