OSHA Inspection: WATTS HYDRAULICS ACQUISITION CORPORATION

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $3687.00

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 May 15, 2024, and at times prior to; employees operated a hydraulic press in bay 2 that was not adequately guarded.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $3687.00

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:  a) Machine Shop - Sharp Knee Mill: On May 14, 2024, and prior to; the 120-volt electrical box was not effectively sealed.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(a)(3)(i):The employer failed to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energization, startup or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.  a) Machine shop:  On May 14, 2024, and prior to, the employer did not establish procedures for periodic lockout-tagout for Haas ST30Y CNC Lathe, 3100924.   b) Machine shop: On May 14, 2024, and prior to, the employer did not establish procedures for periodic lockout-tagout for Haas VF-2SS CNC Mill, Vertical Machining Center.   c) Machine shop: On May 14, 2024, and prior to, the employer did not establish procedures for periodic lockout-tagout for Haas TL-1 CNC Lathe.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) Machine Shop/Fabrication Shop: On May 14, 2024, and prior to; employees operate a Toyota Forklift Model 8FGU25, SN 92023 and Toyota Forklift Model 8FGU25, SN 38700, but have not completed formal training on the fork trucks.  Note* Abatement certification is required.