OSHA Inspection: COLUMBIA METAL SPINNING CO.

Issued

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,466 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section  (a) Press Department- On or about June 12, 2024, the established procedures for the application of energy control for the hydraulic punch press at the facility did not specify the steps for securing the hazardous pneumatic power, procedural steps where to apply a lock or tag and did not include steps to verify the effectiveness of the application of the lockout.    (b) Press Department- On or about June 12, 2024, the established procedures for the application of energy control for mechanical punch presses at the facility did not specify the steps for securing the hazardous power, procedural steps where to apply a lock or tag, did not identify the hazardous kinetic energy of the flywheel and the appropriate wind down time and did not include steps to verify the effectiveness of the application of the lockout.    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

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,466 Reduced

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) Press Department - On or about June 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure all employees that serviced equipment were trained as "authorized" employees. Employees assigned the task of changing out dies on the press machines 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

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  (a) Press Department: On or about June 12, 2024, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when performing press set up duties such as changing out dies on equipment such as but not limited to the mechanical and hydraulic punch press machines or changing out blades on vertical bandsaws. The employer did not implement energy control application steps such as but not limited to lockout tagout when performing these tasks [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

Sep 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $7,729 Reduced

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 and rotating parts,  (a) Spinning Department: On or about June 12, 2024, machine door interlocks were disengaged on spinning machines to allow employees access to grease parts while spinning.  (b) Spinning Department: On or about June 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure enclosure guards on spinning machines remained shut while the tailstock manually closed.   (c) Production Department: On or about June 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure lathes such as but not limited to the South Bend and the Sinus 330/1500 lathes were 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

Sep 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,339 Reduced

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 June 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 safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to #11 Rust Preventative containing distillates, sulfonic acids and calcium salts throughout the facility.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 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 June 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 #11 Rust Preventive containing distillates, sulfonic acids and calcium salts throughout the facility.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 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 June 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 #11 Rust Preventative containing distillates, sulfonic acids and calcium salts throughout the facility.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.