OSHA Inspection: ARTCO-BELL CORPORATION

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $6,222

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  1) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the back of the Amada CNC Turret Press was not kept in a clean and orderly condition when employees accessed the area to retrieve fallen parts and perform servicing and maintenance.  2) Molder area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the space between molder 2 and 3 was not kept in a clean and orderly condition when employees accessed the area to lift molds using an overhead crane.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $8,296

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Production Floor near the maintenance department: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed from tables, carts, material, and equipment when employees operated machines and equipment in the maintenance and production departments.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $6,222

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:  Near the paint ovens: On or about May 1, 2024, the lighting to exit routes were not maintained as there were missing light bulbs, non-working bulbs, and inadequate lighting when employees were working in production.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $8,296

General-duty citation text

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:  Near the paint ovens: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the exit signs were not illuminated and not in working condition when employees operated machines and equipment in the Oven department.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Throughout the establishment: On or about May 1, 2024, the employer failed to develop energy control procedures to be utilized when employees are performing servicing and maintenance on equipment.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $6,222

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  Next to the router department: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, lockout devices did not identify the employee utilizing the device when locking out the electrical energy for a molder machine, one device belonged to a former employee and the other was not legible.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

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:  Router Department: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, point of operation guarding was not provided on the Top Master equipment #288, #289, and #290 while employees were using to cut table tops.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

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:  Chair Assembly Line: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the point of operation machine guarding was not provided on active Rivet Machines #239 and #240 in addition to 12 stand-by Rivet Machines while employees were using to assemble legs and shells.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

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:  Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the ingoing nip point for sanders #36, #46, and #54 were not guarded where the sanding belt runs into the pulley when employees utilized sanders to sand stool rings and other metal parts.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

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:  Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, machine guarding was not provided on RG80 Brake Press #163 at the back of the machine while employees performed work operations.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(1): Feed rolls of roll type glue spreader(s) were not guarded by a semicylindrical guard:  Adhesive Spreader area: On or about April 13, 2024, adhesive spreaders #108 and #109 were not guarded at the rollers while employees performed cleaning and during normal operations.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $10,372

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv)(a):  Production Department:  On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the flywheel of Press #PP019, Press #169, and Press #186 were not guarded while employees used the operating press machines to perform bending and punching operations.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  Adhesive Department:  On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, horizontal shafting was not guarded on adhesive spreader #108 and #109 while employees utilized the adhesive spreaders to perform table assembly and cleaning operations.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  Adhesive Department: On or about May 1, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the gears on adhesive spreader #108 and #109 were not guarded while employees were performing table assembly and cleaning the equipment.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $10,372

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:   1) Adhesive spreader area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized adhesive spreader #108 without the sprocket wheels and chains being enclosed while performing adhesive work.  2) Production area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized punch press #184 without the sprocket wheel and chain being enclosed while performing metal cutting work.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  Production floor: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were not protected in the welding area by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields when conducting welding operations.  1)  At robot welder #5, a section of the welding screen was missing and the welding screen did not extend to the bottom of the floor. 2)  At robot welder #4, the welding screen was torn and damaged. 3)  At the manual welding booth, a welding apron was used which did not cover the whole area to protect employees instead of a welding screen.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,445 · Current $12,445

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  Production Area: On or about May 1, 2024, employees utilized Adhesive Spreader #108, Top Master #289, and Langbow #297 without junction boxes being covered while performing table cutting and gluing, and metal bending operations.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $10,372

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:  Production Department:  On or about May 8, 2024, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface in which it was mounted while employees used the Top Master #289,  Injection Molder #3, and the CNC #166.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $8,296

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:  Throughout Facility:  On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, space about electrical equipment was blocked with pallets, tools, equipment, cardboard, and work materials while employees performed welding, production, and assembly work.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

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):  Injection Department:  On or about May 8, 2024, and at times prior thereto, live parts of electric equipment were not guarded against employee contact when injection heater band wires were hanging at waist level while employees are performing mold work.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $8,296

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Throughout the production area: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized machinery with strain relief and cord damage while performing welding, adhesive and cutting work.

Issued

Oct 10, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $6,222

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:  Throughout the production floor: On or about May 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized unlabeled spray bottles with hazardous chemicals.