OSHA Inspection: WANCO, INC.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $16550.00

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 or about October 11, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to finger amputation hazards during crimp press, terminal and wire connecting operations. The employer failed to ensure that there was a guard over the opening of the crimp presses located in the Wiring Mezzanine Building 2. An employee's right middle finger was amputated after reaching into the Mylar tape feed of the crimp press (Serial Number 1290 ; Model 638017600) while attempting to fix a jam.   b) On or about November 15, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to finger amputation hazards during wire stripping operations. The employer failed to ensure the wire stripper's opening was guarded.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)(a):  a) On or about November 15, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to collision hazards during Powered Industrial Vehicle operations. The employer failed to ensure the PIV didn't have any damage, such as holes and divots in the tires, in order to ensure the equipment could be operated safely.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1328.00 · Current $1328.00

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:  a) On or about October 11, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that there were no site specific procedures developed for the maintenance team or affected employees working around machinery throughout the facility. The employer provided a lock out tag out program, but the program did not contain site specific procedures.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B):Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a) On or about October 11, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that affected employees were working on crimping machines that at times require servicing and maintenance. The employer failed to ensure employees were trained in affected employee lock out tag out procedures.