OSHA Inspection: PRINCE & IZANT COMPANY

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 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:   On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees tasked with the setup and die setting of mechanical power press #57A utilized machine specific procedures to control the hazardous energies present on the machine. At the time of exposure the press isolation points including the primary electrical cord were not used in a manner to isolate the energy sources.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 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:  On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that an annual inspection of the procedures for the control of hazardous energies on equipment had been performed. Equipment within the facility in which employees service and maintain include but are not limited to presses, mechanical power presses, horizontal punch presses, and other equipment. Hazardous energies present on equipment include but are not limited to hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 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 February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees had received training as authorized for the control of hazardous energies. Employees are tasked with the service and maintenance of equipment including setup and change overs which require the control of hazardous energies. Equipment utilized in the facility includes but is not limited to presses, mechanical power presses, and horizontal punch presses. Hazardous energies present include but not limited to hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 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 February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place to protect employees from the hazardous areas of the H2 Horizontal punch press (HOVIS). Guarding was not in place to protect employees from the moving machine gears, rotating cam shafts and levers, rollers, and ram area. Employees are tasked with the operation of the equipment which includes making adjustments and changes during operation. The hinged barrier guard contained an interlocked safety switch which prohibited operation while opening. This interlock was bypassed and did not function.   b) On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place to protect employees from the hazardous areas of the H1 Horizontal punch press. Guarding was not in place to protect employees from the moving machine gears, rotating cam shafts and levers, rollers, and ram area. Employees are tasked with the operation of the equipment which includes making adjustments and changes during operation. A hinged barrier guard is in place; however, the guard is not interlocked, nor does it completely cover the hazardous area.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6809.00 · Current $3000.00 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) On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that mechanical power presses and the horizontal power presses in the facility which were designed for fixed locations were anchored in place.  Mechanical power presses #51A #51BA ,#52A , #53B, #54A, #57A, #57B, #57C, #59 were not anchored. Horizontal punch presses H1 and H2 were not anchored. All equipment was in operation prior to being anchored and secured in place.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(1)(i):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to provide and insure the usage of "point of operation guards" or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed on a mechanical power press. See Table O-10.  a) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #51A mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding.   b) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #51BA mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   c) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #52A mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   d) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #53B mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   e) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #54A mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   f) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #54B mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   g) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #57A mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   h) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #57B mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   i) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #57C mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.   j) On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the #59 mechanical power press. Point of operation guarding was not effective in that interlock safety devices used to protect employees were not in place or functioning. Employees routinely operate the press in continuous mode without properly applied point of operation guarding. Barrier guarding present was not affixed in place.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

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(c);   On or about February 17, 2026 the employer did not ensure that procedures for die setting on mechanical power presses within the facility had been established. Employees are tasked with die changes and die setting as needed for production purposes.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8513.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv)(a):  a) On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the flywheel of press # 57A was guarded effectively. The flywheel was not enclosed to protect employees from the rotation of the flywheel or the ingoing nip point where the belt met the flywheel pulley.   b)  On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the flywheel of press # 57B was guarded effectively. The flywheel was not enclosed to protect employees from the rotation of the flywheel or the ingoing nip point where the belt met the flywheel pulley.   c)  On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the flywheel of press # 52A was guarded effectively. The flywheel was not enclosed to protect employees from the rotation of the flywheel or the ingoing nip point where the belt met the flywheel pulley.   d)  On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the flywheel of press # 51B was guarded effectively. The flywheel was not enclosed to protect employees from the rotation of the flywheel or the ingoing nip point where the belt met the flywheel pulley.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11916.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that pulleys within the press are of the facility were effectively guarded to protect employees from the in going nip point of the belt onto the pulley system. Multiple portable product feeding devices did not contain a barrier guard to prevent employees from reaching into the hazardous area.

Issued

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6809.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about February 17, 2026, the employer did not ensure that presses located within the facility contained fixed wiring as opposed to the flexible cords being utilized to provide electrical power to the equipment. Presses were located in permanent locations.