OSHA Inspection: RP&G OF QUINCY, INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i):     Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) An employee changing a die on the Wisconsin 150 ton press brake in the Machine Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to energy isolation devices.     b)  An employee changing a die on the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to energy isolation devices.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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):    On or about April 27, 2011.  An employee operating the Chicago 15 ton press brake in the Hillroom was exposed to amputation hazards.  The point of operation was not guarded.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Aug 31, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv):     Safety blocks were not provided or used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:    An employee changing a die on the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  A safety block was not used or provided.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Sep 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):     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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D)(h):    a)  An employee changing a die on the Wisconsin 150 ton press brake in the Machine Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The employer did not create a specific energy control procedure.    b)  An employee changing a die on the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The employer did not create a specific energy control procedure.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Sep 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): \\r\\n\\r\\nThe employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:\\r\\n\\r\\n1910.147(c)(6)(i) \\u0013 Periodic inspection\\r\\n\\r\\nEmployees are exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance on various pieces of machinery.  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of its energy control program. \\r\\n

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Sep 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): \r\n\r\nThe employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:\r\n\r\na) An employee changing a die on the Wisconsin 150 ton press brake in the Machine Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The employer did not train the employee on the energy control procedure.\r\n\r\nb)  An employee changing a die on the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The employer did not train the employee on the energy control procedure.\r\n

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): \r\n\r\nThe employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es)\r\n\r\nAn employee operating the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The point of operation was not guarded.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Aug 31, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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 insure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:    An employee operating the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The employer did initiate a program for periodic and regular inspections of the presss safeguards.

Issued

Aug 24, 2011

Abate by

Aug 31, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2):     Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in safe methods of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es), and the employer did insure that safe methods were used through adequate supervision:    An employee operating the Minster 95 ton part-revolution mechanical power press in the C and C Department was exposed to amputation and crushed-by hazards.  The employer did not train the employee on or insure though adequate supervision that safe operating procedures were being followed.