OSHA Inspection: TRUCUT INCORPORATED

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $6,500 Reduced

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 November 20, 2025, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure employees performing cleaning  on the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001, were protected from crushing hazards while performing tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning each tool inside the machine as needed, removing the die holders as necessary, scraping out the slugs (unused metal), lubricating the index tools, greasing the track clamps, and adding oil to lubricate the tooling by utilizing lockout tagout procedures.  b. On or about January 12, 2026, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure employees performing  maintenance activities on the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001 were protected from crushing hazards while performing tasks such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting the gripper clamps by utilizing lockout tagout procedures.

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about November 20, 2025, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and crushing hazards while cleaning the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001. The employer employer failed to ensure the implement energy control application steps were followed as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements], including cleaning the machine with an air wand and entering into the machine to remove debris. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards. As a result, employees were exposed to the unexpected energization of moving parts inside the machines.   On or about January 13, 2026, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and crushing hazards while performing maintenance on  the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001. The employer employer failed to ensure the implement energy control application steps were followed as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements], including cleaning the machine with an air wand and entering into the machine to remove debris. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards. As a result, employees were exposed to the unexpected energization of moving parts inside the machines.

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,107 · Current $1,500 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:   On or about November 20, 2025, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure lockout/tagout procedures for the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001, were audited annually. Employees performed tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning each tool inside the machine as needed, removing the die holders as necessary, scraping out the slugs (unused metal), lubricating the index tools, greasing the track clamps, and adding oil to lubricate the tooling.  On or about January 13, 2026, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure lockout/tagout procedures for the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001, were audited annually. Employees performed tasks such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting the gripper clamps.

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $4,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about November 20, 2025, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure employees performing cleaning on the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001, were protected from crushing hazards while performing tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning each tool inside the machine as needed, removing the die holders as necessary, scraping out the slugs (unused metal), lubricating the index tools, greasing the track clamps, and adding oil to lubricate the tooling in that they were not trained as authorized employees.   On or about January 13, 2026, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure employees performing maintenance on the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001, were protected from crushing hazards while performing tasks such as, but not limited to,  troubleshooting the gripper clamps in that they were not trained as authorized employees.

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Abate by

Apr 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $4,750 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   On or about January 13, 2026, at 75 Elm Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, the employer failed to ensure employees performing cleaning  and maintenance on the Muratec Tourette Punch Press, model number M-2044EZ, serial number 11KX221100001, were protected from crushing hazards while performing tasks such as, but not limited to, normal operations utilizing a foot pedal with no side shields and while they could reach the point of operation.