OSHA Inspection: AFAM CONCEPT, INC. / JF LABS, INC.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 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:    On or about February 29, 2012, at the above located workplace, employees were required to perform lockout/tagout on the overflow filler machines. The employer did not develop and implement specific lockout procedures for the overflow filler machines which had more than one energy source.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items A-D of this section:      On or about April 29, 2012, at the above located workplace, the employer's lockout/tagout program did not address the means to enforce compliance if lockout procedures were not followed.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were not singularly identified;  the only devices(s) used for controlling energy, and/or used for other purposes and did not meet items A-D of this section.    a) During the period of November 29, 2012 through April 29, 2012, at the above located workplace, employees performed equipment maintenance, and repair procedures on machines such as the overflow filler machine. The company's lockout devices were not standard, singularly identified with the identity of the user and used only for lockout.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv):  The employer had not certified that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:     On or about February, 29, 2012, at the above located workplace, an employee was assigned to perform maintenance work which required lockout. The employer did not have records of the employees lockout training.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i):  The employer did not maintain a copy of the written procedures outlined in 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2) and did not make it available for inspection by employees:    During the period of November 29, 2011 through February 29, 2012, at the above located workplace employees were required to work with premises wiring, lighting, plant machinery and other equipment. The employer did not have in place and in writing a safety-related work practices program as required by 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(1).  The employees were thereby exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6):  The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:    On or about February 29, 2012, at the above located workplace, the employer did not have a copy of the 2011 annual summary (OSHA 300A) posted in a conspicuous place.

Issued

May 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Power-operated industrial truck(s) not in safe operating condition was (were) not removed from service.    a) On or about February 29, 2012, the Yale, forklift,  Model ER6050ZFN48SE082 (Yellow 666), was operated with a broken seat.    b) On or about February 29, 2012, the Clark forklift, Model GCX25 (Casas), was operated with a broken seat belt.