OSHA Inspection: TOPY PRECISION MFG., INC.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 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:    a) Production Area- The employer failed to develop, document and utilize machine specific procedures to control the potentially hazardous energy for machines, such as Mechanical Power Press TPL-150.  This failure prevented employees from knowing the proper information on how to secure all sources of energy, such as electrical, kinetic, pneumatic, and gravitational energy.         b) Secondary Operations Area- The employer failed to develop, document and utilize machine specific procedures to control the potentially hazardous energy for machines, such as the five Air Presses and Mechanical Power Press 25T.  This failure prevented employees from knowing the proper information on how to secure all sources of energy such as electrical, kinetic, pneumatic, and gravitational energy.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $5000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a) Production Area- The employer failed to ensure that protective hardware, such as hasps, plug covers, quick disconnect pneumatic line covers and ball valve covers, were provided for use during lockout tagout.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were utilized for other purposes than controlling energy:  a) Production Area- The employer failed to ensure that the locks that were provided to employees for lockout tagout use were singularly identifiable by shape, color or size and were only used for lockout tagout purposes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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) Production Area- The employer failed to ensure that persons who performed set-up, adjusting, and servicing on Presses B1-22, TP-110, TP-60, 45-T, NC-150, and their auxiliary equipment, such as feeders and straighteners, affixed energy isolating devices to each energy source.     b) Secondary Operations Area- The employer failed to ensure that persons who performed set-up, adjusting, and servicing on the five Air Presses, affixed energy isolating devices to each energy source.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 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:    a) Production Areas- The employer did not provide the lockout training to all Press Set-up persons whose duties classify them as authorized individuals, such as the setting up of dies and making adjustments and repairs on mechanical power presses and air presses.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that each powered industrial truck operators operational performance was evaluated at least once every three years.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $2700.00 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) Production Area- The employer failed to ensure that all areas where hazards were created by the point of operation, rotating parts and pinch points were guarded on machinery, such as the RM40-2 Vertical Four Slide Machine, to prevent injury to employees during operation.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1147.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:    a) Maintenance Shop- The unused portion of the saw blade was not enclosed or guarded on wood cutting bandsaws, such as the Enco-450 Vertical Bandsaw.       No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4102.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):    a) Production Area- The employer failed to ensure that all mechanical power presses, such as the Amada TP-110, the Minster B1-22, and the Aida NC-150, were being used with the use of point of operation guarding or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed by the mechanical power presses.  The exit side of all three of these presses was not guarded to be in compliance with Table O-10 of this standard.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:    a) Production Area- The employer failed to provide and enforce the use of die blocks for use whenever adjustments or repairs were made in the die areas of the presses, such as the Amada TP-110, the Minster B1-22, TP-60, 45T, TPL-150, V&O 25T, and the Aida NC-150 mechanical power presses.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4101.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) were not inspected and tested at least weekly to determine the condition of the anti-repeat feature and single stroke mechanism:     a) Production Areas- The employer did not establish a program of monthly inspections to determine the condition of all clutch/brake mechanisms, anti-repeat features, and single stroke mechanisms on all mechanical power presses, such as the Amada TP-110, TP-60, TPL-150, and the V&O 25T.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Secondary Operations Area- The employer failed to ensure that all electrical equipment, such as the outlet located on Air Press #2, was free from recognized hazards, including arching affects, which are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Secondary Operations Area-  The employer failed to ensure that electrical equipment, such as the multiple outlet relocatable power tap attached to and powering Air Press #1, was being used only to power audiovisual equipment as permitted under its listing and labeling.  The multiple outlet relocatable power taps was used to power the Air Press and its auxiliary equipment.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2015-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 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:    a) Secondary Operations Area- The employer failed to provide permanent wiring where needed, such as running to the five Air Presses, and flexible cords were used as a substitute.      b) Secondary Operations Area- The employer failed to provide permanent wiring where needed, such as running to the Surveillance Equipment, and flexible cords were used as a substitute.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.