| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-02-24
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| Emphasis |
N: PMETALS, P: PMETALS
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| Case Closed |
2014-03-18
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1360.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: 1) On February 24, 2014, and at prior times, guarding was not provided to protect operators from ingoing nip points on a belt grinder in the welding department. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): 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): 1) On February 24, 2014, and at prior times, pulleys located on the belt grinder in the welding department were not guarded. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven -7 feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt: 1) On February 24, 2014, and at prior times, the power transmission belt on the belt grinder in the welding department was not guarded. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators passed an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test: 1) On February 24, 2014, and at prior times, the employer required moulders and pourers to wear 1/2 mask respirators. The employer had not provided fit testing to ensure that respirators were providing adequate protection. |
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2012-08-27
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| Emphasis |
N: PMETALS
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| Case Closed |
2012-09-24
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
765.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover was not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone nor protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries because the employer did not ensure that the furnace pit openings in the floor remained covered or protected at all times. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Current Penalty |
650.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1301.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent: a) On or about March 22, 2012 and at times prior, the employer did not protect the hearing of employees by developing and implementing a hearing conservation program which included initial noise monitoring, baseline and annual audiograms, and employee training for employees that worked with grinding, sanding, sawing and mold making equipment and were exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of greater than 85dBA (50% dose). On June 19, 2012, an employee operating some of this equipment was exposed to an average noise level of 89.3 dBA which equated to an 82% dose as an 8-hour TWA. The sampling was conducted for a period of 432 minutes, and the dose calculation assumed zero exposure for the unsampled portion of the shift. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Current Penalty |
650.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1301.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program and provide effective training to employees who used respirators to protect themselves from a variety of chemicals. Employees used elastomeric half-face respirators without being provided medical evaluations and basic training which ensured that the use of the respirators themselves did not present a health hazard to the employees. Further, respirator selection was not based on an assessment of the air contaminants. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 the activities covered by this section: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards and amputations because the employer did not develop adequate energy control procedures and ensure that they were understood and used by employees. Energy isolating devices were not utilized by all employees who performed hazardous tasks such as changing band saw blades. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Current Penalty |
867.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1734.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the unguarded blades of a mobile floor fan in the core making area. b) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the unguarded blades of a permanent window fan unit in the furnace area. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used bench grinders which were not equipped with work rests. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produces by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used bench grinders which were not equipped with a safety guard that covered the side of the abrasive wheel. |
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| Citation ID |
01005D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to cuts, bruises and other injuries produced by the breakage of abrasive grinding wheels while they used bench grinders which did not have tongue guards. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, mold making employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while they worked near a live power cord which hung from the ceiling and was cut where the fixture (light) had been. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexibles cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because flexible cord (an extension cord) was attached to walls and used permanently in place of fixed wiring or conduit in the casting/pouring area. b) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards because flexible cord (an extension cord) was attached to walls and used permanently in place of fixed wiring or conduit in the core making area. |
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| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while they used a flexible cord connected to a band saw in the machining area which had strained and damaged insulation at the joint where the cord entered the plug. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not verify, through written certification, that a hazard assessment of the workplace had been performed to determine the type of personal protective equipment necessary to protect employees from such hazards as chemicals, flying chips and particles, power tools, welding equipment and noise. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to forklift accidents because the employer failed to provide employees that operated the forklift with refresher training and an evaluation at least once every three years. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, the employer failed to fully develop and implement a hazard communication program in order to inform employees of the health hazards associated with the various chemicals used in the foundry processes. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation: a) On or about March 22, 2012, and at times prior, an injury and illness log (OSHA form 300) had not been maintained. |
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