OSHA Inspection: KAMPS, INC.

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A):   The periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was not performed by an authorized employee other than the one utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected:    (a) The person responsible for conducting periodic inspections to determine compliance with the lockout program was not an  authorized employee who was knowledgeable or capable of locking or tagging machines or equipment to perform servicing or maintenance.    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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C):   Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected:    (a) The lockout inspections did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.    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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):   The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed.  The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.    (a) There were no certification records of the lockout inspections.    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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):   Flexible cords and/or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):    (a) In the Hand Build area, outside the Back room, an orange extension cord was used in a prohibited manner in that it ran through the doorway to the outside backroom.  It was also used as a substitute for fixed wiring in that it was piggy-backed with a power strip to power a light stand, phone chargers, a radio and a second extension cord which powered a drill.      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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) In the hand build area in the outside back room, the white power strip was not used in accordance with the listing and labeling as it was plugged into an orange extension cord ("daisy chaining") and not plugged directly into an outlet.    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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):   Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    (a) Maintenance employee(s) were not trained and familiar with the appropriate safety-related work practices when they perform tasks such as, but not limited to, trouble shooting and voltage testing where there is exposure to live exposed electrical contacts and components.    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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1):  Only qualified persons may perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment:    (a)  The maintenance employee(s) who performed troubleshooting and voltage testing on up to 480 VAC was not qualified in that they had not received any training or instruction on the hazards of direct and indirect contact, arc flash/arc blast and the precautions to be taken.    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

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):   Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    (a) On or about November 3, 2011 and prior to that time, maintenance employee(s) performing trouble shooting/voltage testing on 480 VAC and below and were not provided with and did not use appropriate personal protective equipment for a minimum arc rating of 8, including flame retardant long sleeve shirt and pants or coveralls, arc-rated face shield, hard hat, and balaclava (sock hood) or arc rated flash suit hood, hearing protection, rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors, and leather work shoes.

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D):   Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s)    (a) On November 4, 2011, in the tear down room, there was a lockout lock applied to the disconnect for the band saw that did not have the identity of the employee who had applied it to the disconnect.    (b) On November 4, 2011, in the tear down room, there were lockout locks applied to the disconnects for the new saw and for the trim saw that did not have the identity of the employees who had applied the locks to the disconnects.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET.

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

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:    (a) The outlet by the Viking Duo-matic that the leaf blower and extension cord were plugged into had an open ground.    (b)  In the Goodyear building, the outlet that the water fountain was plugged into had an open ground.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET.