OSHA Inspection: TSW INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

May 20, 2026

Abate by

Aug 14, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,958 · Current $2,000 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 April 24, 2026, the employer did not develop and utilize machine-specific energy control procedures for the servicing and maintenance of the HYUNDAI WIA KH 63G Horizontal Machining Center, YAMA SEIKI UMB-1020 CNC Vertical Machining Center, SUPERMAX FV102A CNC Vertical Machining Center, NIIGATA SPN-40 Horizontal Machining Center, and BRIDGEPORT XR-700 HMCHP Horizontal Machining Center. Employees performing servicing and maintenance activities were exposed to hazards associated with the unexpected energization, startup, or release of stored energy.

Issued

May 20, 2026

Abate by

Aug 14, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,958 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall 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.  On or about April 24, 2026, the employer did not provide authorized employee lockout/tagout training for employees performing servicing and maintenance activities on the HYUNDAI WIA KH 63G Horizontal Machining Center, YAMA SEIKI UMB-1020 CNC Vertical Machining Center, SUPERMAX FV102A CNC Vertical Machining Center, NIIGATA SPN-40 Horizontal Machining Center, and BRIDGEPORT XR-700 HMCHP Horizontal Machining Center. Employees performing servicing and maintenance activities were exposed to hazards associated with the unexpected energization, startup, or release of stored energy.

Issued

May 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.  On or about April 24, 2026, the employer did not ensure adequate machine guarding for the HYUNDAI WIA KH 63G Horizontal Machining Center, exposing operators to serious hazards such as crush injuries and entanglement with moving parts, including the moving mechanical pallet platforms in the load zone. Specifically, the existing light curtains, designed to secure the loading zone, were inadequate and non-operational. This design flaw allowed operators to reach into the danger area while the machine was in operation, significantly increasing the risk of workplace injuries.  TSW INDUSTRIES, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1806818, citation number 01, item number 04 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/30/2025, with respect to a workplace located at 14960 FOLTZ PKWY, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149.

Issued

May 20, 2026

Abate by

Jul 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $266 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals  On or about April 24, 2026, the employer did not ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals, such as anti-wear hydraulic oil, were labeled, tagged, or marked with appropriate words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof to convey essential information about the associated hazards of these chemicals.  TSW INDUSTRIES, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1806818, citation number 01, item number 05, group letter b, and was affirmed as a final order on 07/30/2025, with respect to a workplace located at 14960 FOLTZ PKWY, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149