OSHA Inspection: MAC'S METAL MATERIALS, INC.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Jan 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a) In the shop, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/24/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that the foot pedal for the Cincinatti 7 Series Press Brake, Serial # 34101, was not protected with a guard or shield to prevent unintended operation.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Jan 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  (a) In the shop, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/18/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck by and electric hazards, in that the employer did not establish a program with an energy control procedure for the servicing of machinery, such as the Pacific Model 375R12 Hydraulic Sheer, serial # S10796, and the Cincinnati 7 Series Press Brake, serial # 34101, present at the site.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Jan 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a) In the yard, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/24/2025, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by and tip over hazards, in that the employer modified the forks of the Hyster H80C Serial # C005D19352Y Forklift by adding a tow hitch onto the forks without receiving approval from the manufacturer or from a licensed engineer.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Jan 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,191 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  (a) In the yard, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/24/2025, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by and tip over hazards, in that the nameplate of the Hyster H80C Serial # C005D19352Y Forklift was not maintained in a legible condition, as parts had chipped off or were faded and unreadable.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Jan 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,589 Reduced

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) In the yard, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/24/2025,  the employer exposed employees to crushed-by and tip over hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that the training program for employees operating forklifts included formal instruction on the operation of the Hyster H80C Serial # C005D19352Y and Genie GTH-5519 Serial # BR1627 forklifts.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,780 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 shop, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/18/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the moving parts of the Pacific 375R12 Hydraulic Sheer, Serial # S10796, such as the hold down cylinder, were not guarded during operation.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a) In the shop, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/18/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the point of operation of the Pacific 375R12 Hydraulic Sheer, Serial # S10796, was not guarded and employees were not prevented from having their hands in the danger zone during the operating cycle.

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Jan 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $319 · Current $223 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard   (a) In the shop, located at 4212 Whidden Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, on or about 9/24/2025, the employer exposed employees to struck by and electrical hazards, in that a light fixture directly above the Pacific 375R12 Hydraulic Sheer, Serial # S10796, was not provided with a cover to prevent breakage and or accidental contact.