OSHA Inspection: TRAMONT MANUFACTURING LLC

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $10653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not 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 requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[A]-[D]:   (a)  On or about January 11, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed all potentially hazardous energy sources for employees who were performing serving operations on equipment such as, but not limited to, the iron worker.  Servicing operations included, adjusting sizing of holes for bar stock to go through and replacement of the shear.  Noted deficiencies included, but may not be limited to, the following:  (1) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[B].  The procedure did not address controlling the hazardous energy sources of Electrical, and Hydraulic energy prior to performing service and maintenance activities on the equipment.    (2) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[C].  The procedure was not specific to the location and energy isolating device to be used, such as but not limited to a manually operated electrical circuit breaker, disconnect switch, line valve, safety block, or any similar device used to block or isolate energy that is not control circuit type devices.         (3) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other control measures pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[D].  The procedure lacked specific steps to verify that isolation and de-energization was accomplished, such as but not limited to attempting to restart the equipment, dissipating hazardous heat, operating relieve valves, and otherwise rendering potentially hazardous stored or residual energy safe.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 requirements of this standard were being followed:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer had not performed annual periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for equipment such as, but not limited to press brakes, ovens, paint booths, overhead cranes, and other metal fabricating equipment to ensure that procedures and requirements of the standard are being followed and that employees who implement energy control procedures understand their application.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $10653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer  provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees who were expected to use fire extinguishers in the event of a fire, were properly trained on the use of fire extinguishers.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8582.00 · Current $8582.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by 29 CFR 1910.178(l):   (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees operating the Hyster forklift were properly trained on forklift operations.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $10653.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control boxes were not constructed to prevent electrical shock and were not clearly marked for identification of functions:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, a pendant control box located in the assembly area did not prevent the potential for electrical shock and was also not clearly marked. The pendant control box was broken and missing a portion of plastic housing and the pendant controls were not labeled for function identification.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe conditions disclosed by the inspection requirements of 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane was resumed:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer failed to make repairs to deficiencies found in the prior periodic inspection of cranes throughout the facility, prior to resumptions of normal operations.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $11782.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): The  items listed in 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at the frequent inspection intervals  defined in 29 CFR 1910.179 (j)(1)(ii) or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer did not conduct frequent (daily to monthly) inspections of the  overhead crane located in the assembly/paint area.  The crane is used on a daily basis to remove and place enclosures, tanks and basins made of steel. The pendant control box was broken and missing a large portion of the plastic housing and the pendant controls were not labeled.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:  The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines as required by 29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii). This violation was most recently documented at the address located above as follows:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, in the Packaging Area, a band saw known as "Forrest Saw" did not have a means of guarding which exposed employees to amputation hazards.  (b) On or about January 11, 2021, the band saw known as "SAW" did not have  means of guarding to protect employees from amputation hazards.  (c) On or about January 11, 2021, the iron worker did not have means of guarding to protect employees from amputation hazards.  (d) On or about January 11, 2021, in Fab 2 area, a webb plate bending roll, known as "Roll-007 did not have means of guarding to protect employees from caught-in/crushing hazards.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6436.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) On or about May 12, 2021, and days prior, a relocatable power tap in the machining area was used as a substitute for fixed wiring, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  (b) On or about May 12, 2021, and days prior,  a relocatable power tap in the machining area was used as a substitute for fixed wiring, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  (c) On or about June 10, 2021, and days prior, a relocatable power tap in the machining area was used as a substitute for fixed wiring, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $30037.00 · Current $20037.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  The employer does not ensure that all employees performing grinding operations wear face protection as required by 29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1).  This violation was most recently documented at the address located above as follows:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, the employer did not ensure welders were using face shields while grinding.  Tramont Manufacturing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard  1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461083, citation number 1, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 326 East Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee, WI.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that affected employees use appropriate eye and face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles during activities such as, but not limited to, grinding.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. The employer's certification that abatement is complete must include [in addition to the requirements in 1903.19(h)], the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees have been informed of the abatement. The employer must also submit documents demonstrating that abatement is complete to include, but not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $30037.00 · Current $20037.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:  The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines as required by 29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii). This violation was most recently documented at the address located above as follows:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, employees were exposed to crushing/pinch point hazards and amputation hazards while working on and around the Trumabend V320 Press Brake. The point of operation was not guarded.  Tramont Manufacturing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461083, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 326 East Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee, WI.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the points of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury are guarded.  The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. The employer's certification that abatement is complete must include [in addition to the requirements in 1903.19(h)], the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees have been informed of the abatement. The employer must also submit documents demonstrating that abatement is complete to include, but not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $30037.00 · Current $20037.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(1):  Abrasive wheels were used  on machine(s)  without safety guards as defined in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)-(4):  The employer does not require the use of safety guards on machines when using abrasive wheels as required by 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1).  This violation was most recently documented at the address located above as follows:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, employees were using pneumatic angle grinders that did not have the safety guard in place, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.  (b) On or about March 12, 2021, employees were using Dewalt (Model DWE402W) electric angle grinders that did not have the safety guard in place, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.  Tramont Manufacturing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard  1910.243(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461083, citation number 1, item number 5, and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 326 East Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee, WI.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that portable abrasive wheels are provided with suitable safety guards meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1).  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. The employer's certification that abatement is complete must include [in addition to the requirements in 1903.19(h)], the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees have been informed of the abatement. The employer must also submit documents demonstrating that abatement is complete to include, but not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with either the information specified under 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i)-(v); or the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  (a) On or about January 11, 2021, a secondary container was not labeled with a product identifier (Anti -Splatter).  (b) On or about January 11, 2021, a secondary container was not labeled with a product identifier (Anti- Splatter).