OSHA Inspection: SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure steam hammer operators and oilers exposed to hazards from flying particles, molten metal, lubricating oils, and graphite spray were using appropriate face protection.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $6000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section shall utilize lockout, unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section.    On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees utilized locks to de-energize the Erie 12,000lb steam hammer, known as the 2236 hammer.  Employees placed a tag on the steam inlet valve in lieu of locks.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $0.00 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 and control:    On or about December 9, 2014, the employer did not ensure forging department employees performing die changes and setup of hydraulic and mechanical forging presses and steam powered forging hammers were trained in the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.   Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and mechanical power.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device prior to working on the machine or equipment:    On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure each employee affixed a lockout or tagout device when they de-energized the Erie 12,000lb steam hammer, known as the 2236 hammer.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(d)(2): The quick closing emergency valve(s) on the steam hammer(s) were not closed and locked in the off position while the hammer was being adjusted, repaired, or serviced, or when the dies were being changed:    1.  On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure the steam powered forging hammers steam control valve was locked in the off position while the Erie 12,000lb steam hammer, known as 2236, was being repaired.    2.  On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure the steam powered forging hammers steam control valves were locked in the off position while the dies are being changed.  Employees change the dies of approximately nine steam powered hammers on a regular basis.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(a)(3)(vi): Oil swabs, or scale removers, or other devices to remove scale were provided. These devices were not  long enough to enable a man to reach the full length of the die without placing his hand or arm between the dies.    On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure oil swabs used by oiler employees were long enough to enable them to reach the full length of the die without placing their hands or arms between the dies.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(f)(1)(i): The power to mechanical forging press(es) was not locked out when the die(s) were being changed or maintenance was being performed on the press(es):    On or about December, 9, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees locked out mechanically powered forging presses when the dies were changed.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(f)(2)(i): Electrical power apparatus to hydraulic forging press(es) was not locked out when die(s) were being changed or maintenance was being performed on the press(es):    On or about December, 9, 2014, the employer did not ensure the 5,000 ton hydraulic powered forging press was locked out when the dies were changed.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(k)(1): Clutches, cutoff couplings, or clutch pulleys had projecting parts which were not enclosed by a stationary guard:    On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure the clutch of the mechanically power hot trim press, known as press 2090, was guarded.  The clutch was located approximately five feet above the floor.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $56000.00 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 November 25, 2014, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure the procedures and requirements of the standards were being followed.  Forging Department equipment includes, but is not limited to, steam hammers, mechanically powered hot trim presses, and hydraulic hot trim presses,   Hazardous energy sources include, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical power.