OSHA Inspection: HIRSCHVOGEL, INC.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $7293.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and the maximum intervals between tests shall be in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5.  a. On or about September 21, 2018, the employer provided employees with Salisbury, Class 0 rubber insulated gloves that were last electrically tested in September 2010, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards up to 480 vac.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(iv): Insulating equipment found to have other defects that might affect its insulating properties shall be removed from service and returned for testing under paragraphs (c)(2)(viii) and (c)(2)(ix) of this section.  a. On or about September 21, 2018, the employer provided employees with Salisbury, Class 0 rubber insulated gloves that had significant damage the right glove between the thumb and forefinger, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards up to 480 vac.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(v): Insulating equipment shall be cleaned as needed to remove foreign substances.  a. On or about September 21, 2018, the employer provided employees with Salisbury, Class 0 rubber insulated gloves that had grease and paint on the gloves, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards up to 480 vac.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10419.00 · Current $5730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.    a. On or about October 1, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees utilized the lockout/tagout procedures for the control of hazardous energy when performing service and maintenance tasks on forging presses AMP 11, AMP 16, and AMP 17, thereby exposing employees to machine hazards.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  a. On or about October 1, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with unexpected startup and the release of stored energy when performing service and/or maintenance activities on AMP 11, SMG 14, SMG 15, AMP 16, AMP 17, and SMG 19. The employer's LOTO procedures for these presses did not include safe shutdown procedures, isolating ram/blocking gravity i.e. slide locks for the control of hazardous energy.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10419.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(f)(1): Mechanical forging presses. When dies are being changed or maintenance is being performed on the press, the following shall be accomplished:    29 CFR 1910.218(f)(1)(i): The power to the press shall be locked out.    a. On or about October 1, 2018, the employer did not ensure that press AMP #11 had its power locked out when performing service and maintenance activities on the presses, i.e. tool changes/change over and other set-up activities, thereby exposing the employees to caught-in hazards from the unexpected start-up and/or release of stored energy.     b. On or about October 1, 2018, the employer did not ensure that press Farina #17 had its power locked out when performing service and maintenance activities on the presses, i.e. tool changes/change over and other set-up activities, thereby exposing the employees to caught-in hazards from the unexpected start-up and/or release of stored energy.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.218(f)(2): Hydraulic forging presses. When dies are being changed or maintenance is being performed on the press, the following shall be accomplished:    29 CFR 1910.218(f)(2)(i): The hydraulic pumps and power apparatus shall be locked out.     a. On or about October 1, 2018, the employer did not ensure that press AMP #16 had its power locked out when performing service and maintenance activities on the press, i.e. tool changes/change over and other set-up activities, thereby exposing the employees to caught-in hazards from the unexpected start-up and/or release of stored energy.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10419.00 · Current $5730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  a. On or about September 21, 2019, located at SMG 19 press, there was an outgoing parts conveyor that had no guarding at the end roller on the conveyor where welded tabs rotated, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10419.00 · Current $5730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  a. On or about September 21, 2018, located on the mezzanine at southwest wall, there was a Sander Automation electrical 480 VAC electrical cabinet that had a broken indoor panel disconnect requiring employees to open the door to access the panel while live, thereby exposing the employees to arc flash/blast and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $7293.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): "General." Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be consistent with the nature and extent of the associated electrical hazards.   a. On or about September 21, 2018, located on the mezzanine at southwest wall, there was a Sander Automation electrical 480 VAC electrical cabinet that had a broken indoor panel disconnect requiring employees to open the door to access the panel while live.  Safety-related work practices, i.e. proper personal protective equipment, wear of jewelry, etc. were not employed while the employees were working within the cabinet, thereby exposing the employees to arc flash/blast and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $7293.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.   a. On or about September 21, 2018, located on the mezzanine at southwest wall, employees were performing electrical work inside a Sander Automation electrical 480 VAC electrical cabinet (E-5) without the appropriate electrical protective equipment to protect them from an electrical shock and/or arc flash/blast hazard.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a. On or about October 1, 2018, located at the Farina 2500, the employer did not ensure that strain relief was provided on a 110 volt tool arm's control pendant.