OSHA Inspection: HIGHLAND METAL, INC. DBA HIGHLAND METAL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 12, 2024

Abate by

Sep 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $6,452

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 isolate:  (a) Grinding Department - On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all employees that serviced equipment were trained as "Authorized" employees. Employees assigned the task of changing out abrasive wheels on Cincinnati centerless grinders # 29, 30 and 31 were not provided with the knowledge and skills needed for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy control.  (b) Facility Wide - On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all employees that serviced equipment were trained as "Authorized" employees. Employees assigned the task of changing out dies on the Multipress #2141 punch press were not provided with the knowledge and skills needed for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy control.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 12, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $6,452

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):   (a) Grinding Department - On or about March 12, 2024, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when performing abrasive wheel change overs on equipment such as but not limited to the Cincinnati centerless grinders #29, 30 and 31. The employer did not implement energy control application steps such as but not limited to lockout tagout when performing change over duties [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.  (b) Facility Wide - On or about March 12, 2024, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when performing set up duties such as changing out dies on equipment such as but not limited to the Multipress #2141 punch press.  The employer did not implement energy control application steps such as but not limited to lockout tagout when performing change over duties [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 12, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $6,452

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 and rotating parts:  (a) Grinding Department - On March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that Cincinnati centerless grinders #29, 30 and 31 were equipped with guards to protect employees from coming in contact with rotating parts during operation.   (b) Production - On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the Hardinge Lathe was equipped with an enclosure guard to protect employees from the rotating chuck during operation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 12, 2024

Abate by

Jul 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a) Facility Wide - On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not implement, at the workplace, a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describe at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Training of employees; 3) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 4) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and, 5) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to Perkool 9655-EP (distillates), #308 Rust Preventive (hydrotreated light distillates) and Mineral Spirits (hydrotreated light distillates) throughout the facility to dip finished parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 12, 2024

Abate by

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  (a) Facility Wide - On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that each secondary container containing hazardous material was labeled. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to Perkool 9655-EP (distillates), #308 Rust Preventive (hydrotreated light distillates) and Mineral Spirits (hydrotreated light distillates) throughout the facility to dip finished parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jun 12, 2024

Abate by

Jul 31, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   (a) Facility Wide - On or about March 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided training on the hazardous chemicals at the worksite. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to Perkool 9655-EP (distillates), #308 Rust Preventive (hydrotreated light distillates) and Mineral Spirits (hydrotreated light distillates) throughout the facility to dip finished parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.