OSHA Inspection: PRECISION METAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $851.00 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) Stamping Department - On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not document machine specific procedures to control the hazardous energy sources on machines, including the Minster B1-32, Komatsu 60, Komatsu 80 and Komatsu 90 Mechanical Power Presses.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b):  a) Stamping Department- On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not establish and utilize a die setting procedure for the Minster B1-32, Komatsu 60, Komatsu 80 and Komatsu 90 Mechanical Power Presses.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 Reduced

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 the operating cycle(s):  a) Shop - On or about February 12, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Guifil 8 Press Brake was guarded in a manner that would prevent employees from coming in contact with the point of operation during the operating cycle.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $1419.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) do not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s):  a) Stamping Department- On or about February 11, 2026, the employer did not ensure that all sides of the Komatsu 90 Mechanical Power Press were properly guarded to prevent employees from coming in contact with the point of operation.   b) Stamping Department- On or about January 22, 2026, the employer did not ensure that all sides of the Minster B1-32 Mechanical Power Press were properly guarded to prevent employees from coming in contact with the point of operation.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not maintain certification that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), containing information including the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  a) Facility wide - On or about February 12, 2026, the employer did not maintain certification records for employees that operate powered industrial vehicles, including the sit-down forklift and the Rol Lift pallet stacker.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  a) Stamping Department- On or about February 12, 2026, the employer did not establish a program of monthly and weekly inspections to determine the condition of all parts, auxiliary equipment, clutch/brake mechanisms, anti-repeat features, and single stroke mechanisms on all mechanical power presses.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).