OSHA Inspection: LEE SPRING COMPANY LLC

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $5426 · Current $5426

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, Magnudraw Vanishing Oil, a Category 3 flammable liquid, was dispensed through a non-self-closing valve.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, drums of the following Category 3 flammable liquids had not been grounded to prevent the build-up of static electricity:  A.	Magnudraw Vanishing Oil B.	Renoclean SV 6 X.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $5426 · Current $5426

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths were not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury:  Shipping Area, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the interior of the spray booth contained a wooden bench coated with overspray, boxes, papers and other items that could allow flammable liquids to accumulate and could interfere with cleaning.  Rustoleum Painter's Touch, a Category 1 flammable aerosol, was used in the spray booth.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained:  Shipping Area, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the Binks spray booth where Rustoleum Painter's Touch, a Category 1 flammable aerosol was used was not provided with a manometer or other gauges to monitor the air velocity across the dry filers.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:  Shipping Area, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the space upstream and downstream of the dry filters in the Binks spray booth was not provided with  automatic sprinkler protection.  Rustoleum Painter's Touch, a Category 1 flammable aerosol, was used in the spray booth.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  Shipping Area, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, cardboard boxes were stacked on sides and top of the Binks spray booth where Rustoleum Painter's Touch, a Category 1 flammable aerosol was used.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:  Shipping Area, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the on/off control for the Binks spray booth ventilation fan was located inside of the spray booth enclosure where Rustoleum Painter's Touch, a Category 1 flammable aerosol was used.  The on/off control was not rated for a Class I, Division I hazardous location.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  Shipping Area, Spray Booth:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, used spray cans of Rustoleum Painter's Touch spray paint, a Category 1 flammable aerosol, were left in an open cardboard box at the base of the spray booth.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $5426 · Current $5426

General-duty citation text

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 personal protective equipment (PPE):  Passivation:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the employer had not conducted a personal protective equipment hazard assessment where employees worked with a citric acid solution with a pH of approximately 2.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  Passivation:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, protective face equipment such as a face shield was provided to an employee who processed parts using citric acid.  The pH of the citric acid was approximately 2.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  Passivation:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, cloth gloves were provided to employees for use when working with citric acid solution with a pH of 2.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $9045 · Current $9045

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by: rotating parts, reciprocating parts, pinch points, in-running nip points and the unused portion of a blade:  A.	Tool Room, Johnson horizontal band saw serial number J-12820:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a guard had not provided on the left side of the cutting area to protect the unused portion of the blade and the top of the machine frame was open which allowed access to the rotating blade pulleys.  B.	Draw Bar:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the following safeguarding deficiencies were observed:  1.	"Square Draw Bar" Fourslide:  A single jog control was provided on the machine which allowed access to rotating parts and pinch points.  2.	"Round Draw Bar" Fourslide:  A single jog control was provided on the machine which allowed access to rotating parts and pinch points.  3.	"Square Draw Bar" Elevator:  The in-running nip point for the elevator belt was accessible.  4.	"Round Draw Bar" Elevator:  The in-running nip point for the elevator belt was accessible.  5.	Assembly:  Pinch points created at the point of operation were not safeguarded.  C.	Tooling Area:  On, or about, April 23, 2026, a hood guard was not provided over the chuck on the South Bend horizontal lathe.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  "Six Finger" Testing Station:  On, or about, November 24, 2025, point of operation safeguarding was not provided on the pneumatic press.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar  to that prescribed for punch press operation under 29 CFR 1910.217:  Coiling:  On, or about, April 23, 2026, point of operation safeguarding was not provided on the Standard spot welder, serial number 2950.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $5426 · Current $5426

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  A.  Surface Grinder Room:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a portion of the flange was exposed on the Harig 618W surface grinder.    B. Surface Grinder Room:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the spindle, nut and flange were exposed on the Boyar Shultz surface grinder.  C.  Tooling Area:  On, or about, April 23, 2026, the spindle, nut and flange were exposed on the Boyar-Shultz surface grinder.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Tooling Area:  The work rest provided on the Baldor bench mounted off-hand grinder, Cat. No. 623E, was 3/8 of an inch from the wheel.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(5): The angular exposure of grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on surface grinding machine(s) employing the wheel periphery exceeded 150 degrees:  A. Surface Grinder Room:  The hood guard provided on the Harig 618W surface grinder allowed 154° of the abrasive wheel to be exposed.     B. Surface Grinder Room:  The hood guard provided on the Boyar Shultz surface grinder 186° of angular exposure.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel or the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  A.  Tooling Area:  Delta bench mounted off-hand grinder, serial number P9440 (on right side), was not provided with a tongue guard on the right side.    B.  Tooling Area:  Delta bench mounted off-hand grinder, serial number P9440 (on left side), had a tongue guard that was adjusted so that it was sitting on top of the wheel enclosure guard.    C.  Tooling Area:  Baldor bench mounted off-hand grinder, Cat. No. 623E:  The tongue guard on the left side was measured to be 5/8" from the wheel.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $7235 · Current $7235

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(3)(iii)(f): Mechanical power press(es) using presence sensing point of operation devices were not provided with guards to protect all areas of entry to the point of operation not protected by the presence sensing device(s):  Press #21P032, a Minster partial revolution mechanical power press:  The barrier guard on the right side of the press had been opened and secured with a wire.  A set of wrenches was hanging from pegs from the guard and the guard could not be closed because of the pegs.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  Press Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the employer had not developed and implemented a program to conduct and document periodic inspections of mechanical power presses.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(f)(3): Floors surrounding mechanical power press(es) were not kept in good condition and free from obstructions, grease, oil or water:  Press Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the work space provided around Press #21P032 was used for storage.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $4612 · Current $4612

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  A.	Main Electrical Panel Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a series of relocatable power taps had been used to energize appliances and a work light.  Per the UL Whitebook, relocatable power taps are not listed/labeled to be used in series.  B.	Press Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a Handy Box designed for mounting was used as a pendant drop to energize light fixtures.   C.	Tooling Area:  On, or about, April 23, 2026, a two wire Penguin fan was used for general cooling.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle supplied a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4:  Main Electrical Panel Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a series of relocatable power taps had been used to energize two microwave ovens and a toaster oven.  The combined load on the first relocatable power tap was calculated to be in excess of 24 amperes, which exceeded the allowable load of 12 amperes.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Outside of Men's Rest Room:  A green extension cord was used to energize a computer workstation.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $5426 · Current $5426

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(C): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of work space was not clear and did not extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by paragraph (g)(1)(vi) of 29 CFR 1910.303.  Other equipment associated with the electrical installation and located above or below the electric equipment extended more than 153 mm (6 inches) beyond the front of the electric equipment:  Main Electrical Panels:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, transformers had been installed in front of the following electrical enclosures that contained over-current devices:  A.	Bulldog Safety Switch labeled "Comp 2". B.	General Electric Switch labeled "Spot Welder". C.	General Electric Panelboard labeled "Circuit Box No. 4".

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  A.  Main Electrical Panel Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, items such as boxes, totes, tables and machinery were stored in the working space of the electrical panels, both across the aisle from and on top of the equipment.   B. Main Aisle, Outside of Heat Treat Room:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a metal shelf was located in the working space of a General Electric Load Center electrical panel.  C. Tumbling:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a workbench was located in the working space of a General Electric panelboard.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $9045 · Current $9045

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Main Electrical Panel Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, live electrical parts were not covered in the following equipment:  A.	The inner cover was missing from the Tork timer provided for the outside lighting circuit.  B.	An opening was left at position 31 in the General Electrical panelboard labeled as "Circuit Box No. 4".

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  Loop and Kick Press Area:  A wall mounted quad box that energized plug mold on the work bench was found to have an open ground when tested.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $1808 · Current $1808

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(3): The employer did not record a case on their [OSHA Form (300 and/or 301] or equivalent within seven calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness had occurred:  Company:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a work-related injury that occurred on November 24, 2025 involving days away, restricted duty and medical treatment was not recorded on the 2025 OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.    Abatement Note:  Injuries and illnesses involving temporary workers are recordable on the host company's OSHA 300 Log in accordance with 29 CFR 1904.31(b)(3).

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements:  Loading Dock:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, a handrail had not been provided on the right side, ascending, of a set of cement stairs that provided access from the loading dock to the parking lot.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted, and deficiencies were not promptly corrected:    Passivation Area:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, equipment used in the area to clean/coat parts was not subject to a periodic inspection.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Facility:  On, or about, April 30, 2026, the employer had not developed and implemented specific lockout procedures for multiple energy source equipment such as, but not limited to, mechanical power presses, pneumatic power presses and ovens.

Issued

2026-05-14

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(b)(7)(ii): Mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches were not provided with a red color stop control, which would immediately deactivate the clutch and apply the brake, override any other control, and require use of the operating (tripping) means which has been selected:  Press Area:  The emergency stop control provided with the operating controls Press #21P062, a Minster partial revolution mechanical power press, was black.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(b)(12): All pressure vessels used in conjunction with power presses did not conform to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code for Pressure Vessels, 1968 Edition:  Ref. UG-125  Press Area:  Press #21P045, a Johnston partial revolution mechanical power press, was provided with an air tank.  The tank was not provided with pressure relief valve.

Issued

2026-05-14

Abate by

2026-07-02

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  A.	Main Electrical Panels:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the main service entrance enclosure was not labeled.  B.	Main Electrical Panels, General Electric panelboard labeled "Circuit Box No. 4":  On, or about, April 14, 2026, circuit breakers at the following positions were not labeled:  7-8, 9-10, 24-25, 28-29, 37-38, 39-40.    C.	Tumbling:  On, or about, April 14, 2026, the five three-pole circuit breakers located in the General Electric panelboard were not labeled.