OSHA Inspection: LARSEN MANUFACTURING, L.L.C.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:    a) Facility Wide- The procedures supplied by the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques outlined in A-D of this section to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy and the means to enforce compliance for equipment in the facility such as the Punch Presses and Press Brakes.  The procedures failed to include the following:  -Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  -Specific procedural steps for the placement and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  - Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.    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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:    a) Press Room- The employer failed to provide persons with die blocks for use while performing repairs and adjustments in the die areas of the presses on presses such as Press #7, Press #9 or Press #10.    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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not 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.    a) Facility Wide- The employer did not provide the lockout training to employees whose duties classify them as authorized individuals.     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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:    a) Tool Room- The employer failed to ensure that all nonworking portions of the saw blades on saws such as the Do All Vertical Bandsaw and the Jet Vertical Bandsaw, were properly guarded.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(c):    a) Press Room- The employer failed to ensure that a die setting procedure was established and utilized when employees were performing die set-up on the Punch Presses at the facility.     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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar to that prescribed for punch press operations, 29 CFR 1910.217:    a) Fabrication Area- The employer failed to ensure that all person operating pneumatic spot welding machines, such as the Stanco Spot Welder, Serial #13205, Stanco Spot Welder, Serial #840106 and the Stanco Spot Welder, Serial #15436, were protected from the point of operation by the use of guarding.      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 of abatement, or other written records.