OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PANEL CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,235 · Current $5,065 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.   a). In the manufacturing area, ACCUR Shear machine Model No.625012, Serial No.7789: On or about January 28, 2025, employees were exposed to caught-in-hazards, in that, the employer did not establish energy control procedures specific to each type of machine which may be Locked or Tagged out.  b). In the manufacturing plant, Piranha Ironworks Machine, Serial No.9381: On or about January 28, 2025, employees were exposed to caught-in-hazards, in that, the employer did not establish energy control procedures specific to each type of machine which may be Locked or Tagged out.   c). In the manufacturing plant, COE machine MODEL.625127, Serial No.103-04-20: On or about January 28, 2025, employees were exposed to caught-in-hazards, in that, the employer did not establish energy control procedures specific to each type of machine which may be Locked or Tagged out.  d). In the manufacturing plant , Atech FRP saw-Mod.crater A550 Serial No. 840224: On or about January 28, 2025, employees were exposed to caught-in-hazards, in that, the employer did not establish energy control procedures specific to each type of machine which may be Locked or Tagged out.  e). In the manufacturing plant, Cincinnati Model No.175CBX12FT, Serial No.45916: On or about January 28, 2025, employees were exposed to caught-in-hazards, in that, the employer did not establish energy control procedures specific to each type of machine which may be Locked or Tagged out.

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Abate by

Aug 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,895 · Current $10,427 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, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a). In the manufacturing plant, ACCUR Shear machine Model No.625012, Serial No.7789: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from struck-by hazards created by  releasing cut material in the rear of the machine and rotating parts.  b). In the manufacturing plant, Piranha Ironworks Machine, Serial No.9381: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from caught-in hazards created when releasing cut material on the discharge area of the machine and the foot pedal does not protect at point-of-operation.   c). In the manufacturing plant, COE machine MODEL.625127, Serial No.103-04-20: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from caught-in hazards created because the  fixed barrier guard allows operators to place hands in danger zone while machine is operating.  d). In the manufacturing plant , Atech FRP saw-Mod.crater A550 Serial No. 840224: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from caught-in hazards created when the saw is in the closed position, the openings on the side are not guarded when an additional operator is assisting from the side of the machine.  e). In the manufacturing plant, Cincinnati Model No.175CBX12FT, Serial No.45916: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from caught-in hazards in the rear of the machine and the foot pedal does not protect at point-of-operation.  f).  In the manufacturing plant, Roper Model No.AB1212KF2, Serial No.7789: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from caught-in hazards, in that the foot pedal does not protect at point-of-operation.  g).   In the manufacturing plant area, W.F. Wells band saw, Model No. AC-7,  Serial No. AC1780 : On or about January 28, 2025, the employer exposed employees to amputation and caught in-between hazards, in that the  saw was not adequately guarded while employees operated the machine.

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Abate by

Aug 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $5,426 · Current $3,798 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a) In the in the wood shop area, on or about January 28, 2025, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, the 8"  Bench Grinder was not  anchored to the bench to prevent it from moving.

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Abate by

Aug 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,235 · Current $5,065 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(a)(1)(i): Portable power driven circular saw(s) having a blade diameter greater than two inches were not equipped with guard(s) below the base plate or shoe which automatically and instantly returned to the covering position when the tool was withdrawn from the work:  a.) In the manufacturing plant area, to the right of the plant entrance: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer exposed employee to a hazard of a rotating saw blade in that the DeWalt DW712, power miter saw Serial No.083861 guard did not automatically retract or adjust to cover the full blade.

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Abate by

Aug 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,235 · Current $5,065 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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). In the wood shop area, the left of the plant entrance: On or about January 28, 2025,  employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, the 8"  bench grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard.

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Abate by

Aug 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,895 · Current $10,427 Reduced

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:  a). In the manufacturing plant, ACCUR Shear Model No.625012, Serial No.7789: On or about January 24, 2025, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards, in that the employer did not ensure sprocket wheels and chains at the rear of the machine were not fully guarded.

Issued

Jul 22, 2025

Abate by

Aug 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $5,426 · Current $3,798 Reduced

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:  a).  In the plant, on the back wall: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards, in that, the front of electrical panels were obstructed by grinder work benches and other miscellaneous equipment.   b). In the manufacturing plant: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards, in that, the front of electrical panels were obstructed  work tables and other miscellaneous equipment.  c).  In the welding area: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards, in that, the front of electrical panels obstructed by grinder work benches, tools and propane cylinders on a dolly.