OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(7)(i): The employer did not ensure the stability of ladders to prevent accidental displacement:  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure two extension ladders being stored in the shipping area were properly secured to prevent accidental displacement.  Forklifts operate in close proximity to the stored ladders and employees walk near the stored ladders in the shipping area. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards due to ladder displacement.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.26(a): The employer did not ensure that dock boards were capable of supporting the maximum intended load in accordance with � 1910.22(b):  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a thin sheet of plywood between a semi-trailer and the edge of the dock was sufficient to support the weight of employees and equipment.  Employees accessed the trailer by stepping on the sheet of plywood to retrieve equipment used daily in the powder coating area. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.29(f)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that handrails were not less than 30 inches (76 cm) and not more than 38 inches (97 cm), as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the handrail (see Figure D-12 of this section):  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that handrails on stairs leading to the shipping area were at the required height.  The top handrail was measured from the leading edge of the stair tread at 25.5 inches. This condition exposes employees to fall hazards while using the stairs with inadequate handrail.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9376.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of employees not all using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a PPE hazard assessment was conducted to determine if hazards necessitated the use of PPE by employees while working within the facility.  This condition exposed employees to chemical splash hazards, chemical burns, and eye injuries associated with welding and grinding activities.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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:  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, on the production floor while performing job duties. This condition exposes employees to eye injuries associated with welding, grinding, and press brake activities.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): The employer did not ensure that employees that were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, had suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use:   (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees that are exposed to injurious corrosive materials such as Coral Eco-Clene 19 PF 131-004, were provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use. This condition exposed employees to chemical burns and injuries.  Abatement Note:  A feasible means of abatement includes but is not limited to:   (1)	A portable eye wash device, appropriate for the expected hazardous exposure, and containing not less than one gallon of potable water; or   (2)	A plumbed emergency eyewash unit capable of delivering not less than 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of clean water per minute, with flow valves that are simple to operate, go "on" in one second or less, and remain "on" during the eyewash procedure.  For details on emergency eyewash and shower equipment, OSHA references the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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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)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the chuck was guarded on the Enco vertical drill press located in the bag and tag area. This condition exposed employees to struck-by or caught-by hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Points of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zones during operating cycles:  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Amada press brake FBD 5020 machine was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation, in that employees were not protected by safe distance, presence sensing devices, two-hand controls, pullback device, restraint device or physical guarding. This condition exposed employees to amputations hazards without effective machine guarding in place.    (b)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Amada RG-35S press brake machine was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation, in that employees were not protected by safe distance, presence sensing devices, two-hand controls, pullback device, restraint device or physical guarding. This condition exposed employees to amputations hazards without effective machine guarding in place.   (c)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Amada FBD 5020 press brake machine was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation, in that employees were not protected by safe distance, presence sensing devices, two-hand controls, pullback device, restraint device or physical guarding.  This condition exposes to employees to amputations hazards without effective machine guarding in place.    (d)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Amada FBD 8020 press brake machine was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation, in that employees were not protected by safe distance, presence sensing devices, two-hand controls, pullback device, restraint device or physical guarding.  This condition exposes to employees to amputations hazards without effective machine guarding in place.    (e)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Guifil PE 20-60 press brake machine was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation, in that employees were not protected by safe distance, presence sensing devices, two-hand controls, pullback device, restraint device or physical guarding.  This condition exposes to employees to amputations hazards without effective machine guarding in place.    (f)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Amada RG35 press brake machine was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation, in that employees were not protected by safe distance, presence sensing devices, two-hand controls, pullback device, restraint device or physical guarding.  This condition exposes to employees to amputations hazards without effective machine guarding in place.    (g)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards by the use of appropriate guarding methods on the Mitsubishi Diamond press brake BH13530 in Kiosk Fabrication Area. The electronic safety device was deemed inoperable due to products blocking the laser optical system. This condition exposes employees to amputation hazards.  (h)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards by the use of appropriate guarding methods on the Mitsubishi Diamond press brake  BH13530 in Casino Fabrication/Metal Fabrication area. The electronic safety device was deemed inoperable due to the laser light not functioning correctly. This condition exposed employees to hazards such as amputation hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9376.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): The employer did not ensure safety guards were used on machines known as right angle head or vertical portable grinders:   (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure Dewalt Angle Grinders model # DWE 4011, were guarded while employees were performing grinding operations. This condition exposes employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:   (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that four compressed gas N.O.S cylinders located on the north wall in the casino fabrication/metal fabrication area were secured. This condition exposes employees to struck-by hazards.  (b) American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that two compressed gas N.O.S cylinders located in the bag and tag area were secured. This condition exposes employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed or sealed:  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231 On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure an unused opening (knockout) on an electrical panel located on the vertical column within the Casino Fabrication / Metal Fabrication area was effectively closed.  This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.  (b)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231 On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that an unused opening (knockout) on an electrical panel located on the north wall of the production floor was effectively closed. This condition exposed employees to shock and burn hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a faceplate covered the live electrical components in a duplex outlet located in the employee break room near the microwaves. This condition exposed employees to shock and electrocution hazards.  (b)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a faceplate covered the live electrical components in a duplex outlet located on the north wall in the bag and tag area. This condition exposed employees to shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1562.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent:  (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not use the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form Number 300) or its equivalent. The employer did not properly maintain injury and illness documentation when the business employs more than 10 employees.