OSHA Inspection: WHIRLAWAY CORP.

Issued

Oct 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

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:    a) Whirlaway Corp. - Wellington, OH: On or about July 28, 2011, employees were exposed to amputation injuries while performing changeover and set-up activities on the #1356 Euroturn machine.  The employer did not assure energy control procedures were utilized to control hazardous energy when employees changed gears in the machine.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d):  The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in, and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    a) Whirlaway Corp. - Wellington, OH: On or about July 28, 2011, employees were exposed to amputation injuries in that the #1356 Euroturn machine was not locked out prior to servicing the machine.  Prior to accessing the hazard areas of the machine, the employer did not assure that energy control application steps as required by paragraph (d) of this section were implemented  the employer did not:             -   Assure employees had the method or means to control hazardous energy.            -   Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s).            -   Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe.            -   Verify that isolation and deenergiziation of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

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 requirement of this standard were being followed:    a) Whirlaway Corp. - Wellington, OH: On or about July 28, 2011, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the companys lockout program and procedures to assure that proper lockout/tagout procedures and requirements were being followed.  Employees were exposed to amputation injuries in that adequate machine shutdown and lockout procedures ere not being followed when accessing hazard areas of the #1356 Euroturn for set-up operations.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2011

Abate by

Nov 23, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The 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:    a) Whirlaway Corp. - Wellington, OH: On or about July 28, 2011, the employer did not assure that employees who are exposed to the unexpected energization and/or release of stored energy of the #1356 Euroturn were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, methods, and means to isolate and control energy sources.  Employees entered the hazard area of the press and were not trained to lockout the machine to protect against injury.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.