OSHA Inspection: TSW INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 2, 2026

Abate by

Apr 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $319 · Current $319

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  The employer did not submit documentation demonstrating abatement of the following violations issued under Inspection Number 1806818, for which abatement documentation was required:  (a) Citation 1, Item 1a - 1910.132(d)(1) (PPE hazard assessment) (b) Citation 1, Item 2b - 1910.132(f)(1) (PPE training) (c) Citation 1, Item 2c - 1910.138(a) (Hand protection) (d) Citation 1, Item 2 - 1910.147(c)(1) (Energy control program) (e) Citation 1, Item 3 - 1910.178(l)(1)(i) (Powered industrial truck operator training) (f) Citation 1, Item 4 - 1910.212(a)(1) (Machine guarding) (g) Citation 1, Item 5a - 1910.1200(e)(1) (Hazard communication program) (h) Citation 1, Item 5b - 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) (Hazard communication labeling) (i) Citation 1, Item 5c - 1910.1200(h)(1) (Hazard communication training)  Abatement documentation demonstrating corrective actions and completion was not received by the Agency as required.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,417 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment to determine the personal protective equipment (PPE) required to ensure the safety of employees handling chemicals such as anti-wear hydraulic oil and honing oil during machining operations. As a result, employees were exposed to potential risks including skin irritation and other adverse health effects associated with chemical exposure.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee required to use Personal Protective Equipment that covered when PPE is necessary, what PPE is necessary, how to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE, the limitations of PPE and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees were adequately trained on the requirements and limitations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while using chemicals such as anti-wear hydraulic oil and honing oil. As a result, employees were exposed to potential risks including skin irritation, and other adverse health effects associated with chemical exposure.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not select and require the use of appropriate chemical-resistant gloves for employees whose hands were exposed to hazards from handling chemicals such as anti-wear hydraulic oil and honing oil. As a result, employees were exposed to potential risks including skin irritation and other adverse health effects associated with chemical exposure.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not establish a comprehensive energy control program. Specifically, the employer did not implement a program that includes energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections before employees conducted servicing and maintenance activities on the following machines: HYUNDAI WIA KH 63G Horizontal Machining Center, YAMA SEIKI UMB-1020 CNC Vertical Machining Center, SUPERMAX FV102A CNC Vertical Machining Center, NIIGATA SPN-40 Horizontal Machining Center, and BRIDGEPORT XR-700 HMCHP Horizontal Machining Center. As a result, employees were exposed to significant risks, increasing the likelihood of unexpected energizing, startup, or the release of stored energy while servicing or maintaining this equipment.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $2,365 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a)	On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees operating the Toyota (14) FBA25 Electric Forklift Truck were adequately trained and evaluated for their competency in safely operating powered industrial trucks prior to their operation. As a result, employees were exposed to significant hazards, including increased risks of accidents from improper operating techniques, potential collisions, and the danger of tipping over or losing control of the forklift.   (b)	On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees operating the Toyota (25) FBA25 Electric Forklift Truck were adequately trained and evaluated for their competency in safely operating powered industrial trucks prior to their operation. As a result, employees were exposed to significant hazards, including increased risks of accidents from improper operating techniques, potential collisions, and the danger of tipping over or losing control of the forklift.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

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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 February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding for the HYUNDAI WIA KH 63G Horizontal Machining Center, exposing operators to serious hazards such as crush injuries and entanglement with moving parts, including the rotating Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on the side of the machine and the moving mechanical pallet platforms in the load zone. The side cabinet lacked any form of guarding and the existing light curtains, designed to secure the loading zone, were inadequate and non-operational. This design flaw allowed operators to reach into the danger areas while the machine was in operation, significantly increasing the risk of workplace injuries.   (b)	On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding for the YAMA SEIKI UMB-1020 CNC Vertical Machining Center, exposing operators to serious hazards such as crush injuries and entanglement with moving parts, including the spinning cutter head in the point of operation. The existing interlock, designed to secure the front door in the loading zone, was inadequate and not operational. This design flaw allows operators to reach into the danger area while the machine is in operation, significantly increasing the risk of workplace injuries.   (c)	On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding for the SUPERMAX FV102A CNC Vertical Machining Center, exposing operators to serious hazards such as crush injuries and entanglement with moving parts, including the spinning cutter head at the point of operation. The existing interlock, designed to secure the front door in the loading zone, was inadequate and non-operational. This design flaw allows operators to reach into the danger area while the machine is in operation, significantly increasing the risk of workplace injuries.   (d)	On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding for the NIIGATA SPN-40 Horizontal Machining Center, exposing operators to serious hazards such as crush injuries and entanglement with moving parts, including the rotating Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on the side of the machine. The side cabinet lacked any form of guarding, allowing operators to reach into the danger area while the machine was in operation, significantly increasing the risk of workplace injuries.  (e)	On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding for the BRIDGEPORT XR-700 HMCHP Horizontal Machining Center, exposing operators to serious hazards such as crush injuries and entanglement with moving parts, including the rotating Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on the side of the machine. The side cabinet lacked any form of guarding, allowing operators to reach into the danger area while the machine was in operation, significantly increasing the risk of workplace injuries.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,417 Reduced

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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:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program. As a result, employees are exposed to hazards from handling chemicals such as anti-wear hydraulic oil and honing oil while performing their operator duties in the manufacturing department.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals, such as anti-wear hydraulic oil, were labeled, tagged, or marked with appropriate words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof to convey essential information about the associated hazards of these chemicals.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

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:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment. As a result, employees are exposed to hazards from handling chemicals such as anti-wear hydraulic oil and honing oil while performing their operator duties in the manufacturing department.

Issued

Jun 12, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $946 · Current $473 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:  On or about February 27, 2025, the employer did not post the 2024 OSHA 300 annual summary or an equivalent for work-related injuries and illnesses.