OSHA Inspection: M.R.S. MACHINING CO., INC.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $8,110 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) Saw Department; On or about April 14, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure an energy control procedure for the DoALL DC-420NC horizontal bandsaw (Blue Saw) was developed, documented, and used prior to performing blade changes.  (b) Saw Department; On or about April 13, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the Amada HFA250W horizontal bandsaw (Red Saw) was used prior to performing blade changes.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 requirements of this standard were being followed:   (a) Saw Department; On or about April 15, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for the Amada HFA250W horizontal bandsaw (Red Saw) and W.F. Wells horizontal bandsaw (Teal Saw) at least annually to ensure the procedures were accurate, employees were knowledgeable on the procedures, and the requirements of this standard were being followed.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 and control:   (a) Saw Department; On or about April 14, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that employees performing servicing activities, including blade changes on the DoALL DC-420NC horizontal bandsaw (Blue Saw) and the Amada HFA250W horizontal bandsaw (Red Saw), received authorized employee lockout/tagout training.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  (a) Saw Department; On or about April 14, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that all energy isolating device(s) needed to control hazardous energy were physically located and operated to isolate the DoALL DC-420NC horizontal bandsaw (Blue Saw) from its energy source(s) prior to performing blade changes.  (b) Saw Department; On or about April 13, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that all energy isolating device(s) needed to control hazardous energy were operated to isolate the Amada HFA250W horizontal bandsaw (Red Saw) from its energy source(s) prior to performing blade changes.

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   (a) Saw Department; On or about April 14, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that lockout or tagout device(s) were affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employee(s) prior to performing blade changes on the DoALL DC-420NC horizontal bandsaw (Blue Saw).  (b) Saw Department; On or about April 13, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that lockout or tagout device(s) were affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employee(s) prior to performing blade changes on the Amada HFA250W horizontal bandsaw (Red Saw).

Issued

Jun 22, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,035 · Current $4,925 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) Saw Department; On or about April 13, 2026, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that guarding (adjustable blade guard) was provided for the unused portion of the blade on the JET horizontal bandsaw (White Saw).