OSHA Inspection: ROCKFORD BOLT & STEEL CO.

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to entrapment of the head and torso between the truck and the ground:    On or about February 11, 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees authorized to operate powered industrial vehicles used an active operator protection device or system, when provided.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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:   The employer failed to develop and implement procedures that clearly and specifically:  1. Outline the steps to be followed  2. Techniques to be used 3. Actions to be taken by the employer to ensure that the control measures are utilized by employees.   Employees were exposed to injuries, such as amputations and fractures, while performing servicing and maintaining the headers and threaders.   Abatement certification is required in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 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 February 11, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the following machines were properly guarded:  a) Header Threader. Videx 8-10 VA-20 b) Nutter Machines. Custom Nut Assembly Machines  Employees were exposed to amputations, lacerations, and fractures.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 25, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):  On or about February 11, 2016, the employer did not ensure that projections, such as setscrews, were eliminated on the custom built Nut Assembly Machines. Employees were exposed to fractures, lacerations, and amputations from being caught-by and/or entangled when using the Nutter Machines.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).