OSHA Inspection: TCI, LLC.

Issued

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14895.00 · Current $8937.00 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:  (a) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the Winder #1 ULTI- M.E.T. (model no. 400, serial no. 97387) was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (b) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #2 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (c) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #3 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (d) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #4 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (e) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #5 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (f) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #6 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (g) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #7 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (h) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #8 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (i) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #9 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (j) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #12 Armature Coil Equipment, Inc. Coil Winder (model no. 3UPAS-II, serial no. W127822-1) was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.  (k) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #13 Armature Coil Equipment, Inc. Coil Winder (model no. 3UPAS-II, serial no. W127822-2)was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating face plate and attached mounting fixture during the operation of the unit creating an entanglement hazard.

Issued

2026-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   (a) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the Winder #1 ULTI- M.E.T. (model no. 400, serial no. 97387) was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (b) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #2 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (c) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #3 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (d) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #4 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (e) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #5 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (f) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #6 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (g) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #7 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (h) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #8 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (i) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #9 was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (j) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #12 Armature Coil Equipment, Inc. Coil Winder (model no. 3UPAS-II, serial no. W127822-1) was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.  (k) On or about November 20, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Winder #13 Armature Coil Equipment, Inc. Coil Winder (model no. 3UPAS-II, serial no. W127822-2)was provided with adequate guarding to protect employees from injury from the rotating metal frames and wire as the wire was applied creating a nip point where employees hands or clothing could get caught creating an entanglement hazard.