OSHA Inspection: GRIMCO INC.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 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.  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were utilizing the procedures for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls during die changes, material changes, and the changing of punches inside the point of operation of a Niagara 50 ton, part revolution mechanical power press, Serial No. 30223, known as the Mini Line #4.  Energy sources include, but not limited to, electric, pneumatic power, and mechanical power.     b.  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures were developed for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls during placement of rolls of material on the machine slide, stringing material through the machine, and making adjustments to the rolls and material of a Highway Handyman In-line Applicator machine, Serial No. 1304-1192.  Energy sources include, but not limited to, electric and pneumatic power.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 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 June 3, 2015, 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.  Machines and equipment include, but are not limited to; mechanical power presses, levelers, straighteners, feeders, in-line applicator machines, drill presses, shears, and other machines and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacturing of traffic control signs.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical power.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:     On or about June 3, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were trained in the purpose and function of the energy control program and acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Machines and equipment include, but are not limited to, mechanical power presses, levelers, straighteners, feeders, in-line applicator machines, drill presses, shears, and other machines and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacturing of traffic control signs.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical power.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

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):     On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees isolated the electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical energy sources of a Niagara 50 ton, part revolution mechanical power press, Serial No. 30223, known as the Mini Line #4, during die changes, material changes, and the changing of punches inside the point of operation.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 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:    On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees affixed lockout devices to the electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical energy sources of a Niagara 50 ton, part revolution mechanical power press, Serial No. 30223, known as the Mini Line #4, during die changes, material changes, and the changing of punches inside the point of operation.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that had been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished:     On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not ensure prior to performing die changes, material changes, and the changing of punches inside the point of operation of a Niagara 50 ton, part revolution mechanical power press, Serial No. 30223, known as the Mini Line #4, authorized employees verified isolation and de-energiztion of the press had been accomplished.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $4200.00 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:     On or about June 3, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from the rotating parts and ingoing nip point(s) created by the unwinding, applying, and winding of plastic reflective type material from the Mini Line #4, Highway Handyman In-line Applicator machine, Serial No. 1304-1192.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 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):     On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not ensure point of operation guards were used or properly applied to a Niagara 50 ton, part revolution mechanical power press, Serial No. 30223, known as the Mini Line #4.

Issued

2015-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(c):     On or about May 27, 2015, the employer did not establish die setting procedures for employees performing die change operations of a Niagara 50 ton, part revolution mechanical power press, Serial No. 30223, known as the Mini Line #4.