OSHA Inspection: BLUE MOUNTAIN MACHINE, INCORPORATED

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:  a) Main shop; Parts cleaner area: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to a marked exit door that opened to a portico area that had a fixed material roller system, which caused the exit route to be reduced to less than twenty-five (25) inches in width.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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) Robotic welding area: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to an unlit fire exit sign above the exit doorway in the robotic welding area.  b) Manual welding area: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to an unlit fire exit sign above the exit doorway in the manual welding area.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,000 Reduced

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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) Mazak 1, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points due to a stand mount belt sander that was missing the main side guard.  b) Hardinge 4, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points due to a table-mounted belt sander that was missing a guard for the bottom motor flywheel.  c) Ganesh 1&2, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points due to a table-mounted belt sander that was missing a guard for the bottom motor flywheel.  d) Turning Center, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points due to a table-mounted belt sander that was missing a guard for the bottom motor flywheel.  e) Mazak 1, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to the point of operation while deburring parts on a stand-mounted drill press.  f) Mazak 3, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to the point of operation while deburring parts on a stand-mounted drill press.  g) Ganesh 1 &2, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to the point of operation while deburring parts on a stand-mounted drill press.  h) Turning Area, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to the point of operation while deburring parts on a stand-mounted drill press.  Abatement certification and documentation required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Manual Milling, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to the point of operation while milling parts on manual milling machinery  b) Hardinge 5, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, an employee was exposed to the point of operation from materials being machined due to the door of the machine having the interlock device defeated.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):  a) Mazak 1; Main Shop:  On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  b) Hardinge (Mazak) 4; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  c) Ganesh 1 & 2; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  d) Hardinge 5; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  e) Mazak 2; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  f) Turning Center, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  g) Milling Area; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a) Mazak 1; Main Shop:  On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  b) Hardinge (Mazak) 4; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without any safety guards attached.  c) Ganesh 1 & 2; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an offhand grinding machine without a work rest attached.  d) Hardinge (Mazak) 5; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an offhand grinding machine without a work rest attached.  e) Mazak 2; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an offhand grinding machine without a work rest attached.  f) Turning Center, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an offhand grinding machine without a work rest attached.  g) Milling Area; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an offhand grinding machine without a work rest attached.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a) Mazak 1; Main Shop:  On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.  b) Hardinge (Mazak) 4; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.  c) Ganesh 1 & 2; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.  d) Hardinge 5; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.  e) Mazak 2; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.  f) Turning Center, Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.  g) Milling Area; Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a pedestal-mounted abrasive wheel without a tongue guard attached.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) 725 State Road, Lehighton, PA 18235: On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not maintain or compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace, including but not limited to, nitric acid, hexafluorozirconic acid, boric acid, Amines, 2-Phenoxyethanol, phosphoric acid and propane.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,371 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illneses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30.  a) 725 State Road, Lehighton, PA 18235: On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not post the summary of work-related injuries and illness for the prior year (2023).  Corrected during inspection.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a)  725 State Road Lehighton, PA 18235: On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not have a written certification that a hazard assessment was performed.   Abatement certification required.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Abate by

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Main Shop: On or about March 14, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards due to retractable flexible cords being used as a s substitute for fixed wiring.    Abatement certification required.