OSHA Inspection: NIXALITE OF AMERICA INC

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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:  On or about February 12, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the following equipment, and the employer had not ensured that machine?specific procedures for the machines were developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy:  a. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 1 and wire reels 1-5;   b. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 2 and wire reels 1-5;  c. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 3 and wire reels 1-5;  d. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 4 and wire reels 1-5;  e. Winding Machine and wire reels 1-5.

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  On or about February 12, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the following equipment, and the employer did not provide training required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  a. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 1 and wire reels 1-5;   b. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 2 and wire reels 1-5;  c. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 3 and wire reels 1-5;  d. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine # 4 and wire reels 1-5;  e. Winding Machine and wire reels 1-5.

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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:  On or about February 12, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating and working around the following machines and the employer did not ensure the point of operation, ingoing nip points and rotating parts were effectively guarded:  a. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #1;  b. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #2;  c. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #3;  d. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #4;  e. Cincinnati Lathe;  f. KBC Milling Machine.

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  On or about February 12, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating and working around the following listed equipment and the employer had not ensured the chains and sprockets  were effectively guarded:  a. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #1 and wire reels 1-5;  b. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #2 and wire reels 1-5;  c. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #3 and wire reels 1-5;  d. Nixalite Manufacturing Machine #4 and wire reels 1-5;  e. Winding machine and wire reels 1-5.

Issued

2026-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $2270.00

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:  On or about February 12, 2026, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because electrical panel #2 in the production area did not have sufficient access and working space as indicated in Table S-1.