OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST MACHINE, INC.

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1362.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a)  On or about January 29, 2026,  at the Machine Shop area: employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards in that, specific LOTO procedures for Haas Tool Room Mill and  CNC Machines were not developed.

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $1703.00 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)  On or about  January 29, 2026, at the machine shop area: employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that,  guards were not installed on the Heavy Duty Drill Press machine (Model: 951210, H.P. 1/2, MFG No. 1223).  b)  On or about  January 29, 2026, at the machine shop area,  employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that,  guards were not installed on the HAAS Tool Room Mill machine(TM-1, Serial No. 48303).

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $1703.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  a) On or about January 29, 2026, at the Machine Shop area:  employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that, guards were not installed on the Grizzly Industrial Grinder machine (Serial No. 358451869).   b) On or about January 29, 2026, at the Machine Shop area: employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that, guards were not installed on the Central Machinery Grinder machine (Serial No. 358451869).

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a)  On or about January 29, 2026, at the Machine Shop area: employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when operating the Central Machinery Grinder machine (Serial No. 358451869) with a missing work rest.

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3405.00 · Current $2043.00 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)  On or about January 29, 2026,  at the shop next to the painting area: employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that, the electrical panel was blocked with a pallet of paint.  b)  On or about January 29, 2026,  at the shop next to welding area: employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that, the electrical panel was blocked with machines and cables.  c) On or about January 29, 2026,  at the shop next to paint booth: employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that, the electrical panel was blocked with machines and PVC pipes.

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a)  On or about January 29, 2026, at the shop, next to the tumblers area: employees were exposed to fire and asphyxiation hazards, in that, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked with a hydraulic shop press machine and windows frames.  b)  On or about January 29, 2026,  at the shop, next to the CNC and 4G area: employees were exposed to fire and  asphyxiation hazards in that,  a portable fire extinguisher was blocked with cabinets, vacuum cleaner and extension cords.  c)  On or about January 29, 2026,  at the shop, next to the tumblers area: employees were exposed to fire and  asphyxiation hazards in that, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked with an industrial fan, portable lift and other equipment.

Issued

2026-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $319.00 · Current $191.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a)  On or about January 29, 2026, - at the shop machine area: employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that, the employer did not conduct an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least once every three years.