OSHA Inspection: SEPAC MACHINING

Issued

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) 101 Arterial Road, Syracuse, NY 13206, Scientific Tool Co., Inc., on or about 1/8/2026; The employer did not conduct a separate periodic inspection of each energy control procedure required by 1910.147(c)(4) to ensure that the energy control procedure was adequate and was being properly implemented by the authorized employee in accordance with the LOTO standard.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1277.00 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) 101 Arterial Road, Syracuse, NY 13206, Scientific Tool Co., Inc., on or about 1/8/2026;  A Sundstrand Belt Sander, on a pedestal, was not mounted to the shop floor to prevent walking during use.  b) 101 Arterial Road, Syracuse, NY 13206, Scientific Tool Co., Inc., on or about 1/8/2026; A Stanley Ball Bearing Grinder (SN690087A), on a pedestal, was not mounted to the shop floor to prevent walking during use.  c) 101 Arterial Road, Syracuse, NY 13206, Scientific Tool Co., Inc., on or about 1/8/2026; A chop saw, on a pedestal, was not mounted to the shop floor to prevent walking during use.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Parts Washer, 101 Arterial Road, Syracuse, NY 13206, Scientific Tool Co., Inc., on or about 1/8/2026; Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals while using the parts washer (140-142 Solvent) and the employer did not assess the workplace to determine what hazards were present and what personal protective equipment was necessitated.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  a) Parts Washer, 101 Arterial Road, Syracuse, NY 13206, Scientific Tool Co., Inc., on or about 1/8/2026; Employees are exposed to dermal hazards from chemicals while using the parts washer (140-142 Solvent) and the employer provided nitrile exam gloves (not intended to be used as a chemical barrier).  Abatement certification is required.