OSHA Inspection: TECHNICAL MOLDED PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Mar 1, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.    (a)Technical Molding Products, Inc. at 3713 Canal Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524:  The employer did not ensure that the  energy control procedures clearly and specifically outlined the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  Each piece of equipment has multiple energy sources, mechanical, electrical and/or pneumatic and/or hydraulic. This condition exposed the employees and outside contractors to an uncontrolled energy source hazard.

Issued

Mar 1, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:    (a)Technical Molding Products, Inc. at 3713 Canal Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524:  The employer had not conducted an annual or more frequent inspection of the lockout/tagout procedures to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of the energy control program were being followed to protect employees from unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy.  This condition includes but is not limited to the injection molding machines.    Abatement Note:  The procedures and requirements of the periodic inspection of the energy control procedure shall include at a minimum:    (1)The periodic inspection shall be performed by an authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected.    (2)The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified.    (3)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.    (4)Where tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of this section.    (5)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.

Issued

Mar 1, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i):  When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the on-site employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures:    (a)Technical Molding Products, Inc. at 3713 Canal Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524:  When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities at the facility, such as but not limited to servicing of injection molding machines, the employer did not inform the contractors of the specific lockout or tagout procedures.  This condition exposed the contractor to amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 1, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees, and to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:     (a)Technical Molding Products, Inc. at 3713 Canal Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524:  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices, including but not limited to the injection molding machines.     Abatement Note:  The training shall include the following:    (1)  Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.    (2)  Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.    (3)  All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or re-energize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.

Issued

Mar 1, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators employees from hazards created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a)Technical Molding Products Inc., at 3713 Canal Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524:  Machine guarding was not   provided in that the Bridgeport mill in the shop was not fitted with a guard to protect the employee from rotating parts.  This condition could potentially expose the employees to an amputation hazard.    (b)Technical Molding Products Inc., at 3713 Canal Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524:  Machine guarding was not   provided in that the Summit and LeBlond lathes in the shop were not fitted with a guard to protect the employee from rotating parts.  This condition could potentially expose the employees to an amputation hazard.