CINCINNATI, OH —
OSHA Inspection: KNOWLTON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of KNOWLTON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. in 2524 LESLIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45212 (NAICS 332116). OSHA activity number 335612982.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KNOWLTON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
- Site address
- 2524 LESLIE AVE.
- City
- CINCINNATI
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 45212
- Mailing
- 2524 LESLIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45212
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332116
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D)(h): (a) On or about May 8, 2012, the machine specific lockout procedures for the presses were not complete and did not address all energy sources such as, but not limited to, a raised ram and a moving, coasting flywheel.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $500
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) The lockout procedures for the presses were inadequate in that they did not clearly and specifically state the procedures for shutting down the presses.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C05 I
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Oct 17, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources: (a) On or about May 8, 2012, Lockout locks were not provided to the employee performing die changes on Press #27.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) 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: (a) On or about May 8, 2012, the employee performing die changes on Press #27 (Verson 105 ton OBI s/n 4887) was not trained as an authorized employee.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $500
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.217 B07 V A
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(v)(a): Each two-hand control for single stroke operations on mechanical power press(es) using part revolution clutches was not protected against unintended operation: (a) On or about May 8, 2012, Press #27 (Verson 105 ton OBI part rev. press s/n 4887) was not provided with ring guards or shrouds around the two controls to prevent unintended operation.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.217 E03
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(3): Original and continuing competence of personnel maintaining mechanical power press(es) was not insured: (a) On or about May 8, 2012, the employer did not insure that the employees caring for and performing die changes were trained and competent to conduct such duties safely.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $500
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.217 F02
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es): (a) On or about May 8, 2012, the employee operating Press #27, was inadequately trained in that the employee did not receive training on the safe method of operation.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $500
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.217 F02
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2012
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Supervision to ensure that correct operating procedures were being followed on mechanical power press(es) was inadequate: (a) On or about May 8, 2012, there was inadequate supervision for the employee operating Press #27 and changing dies in the press in that when the foreman came to help, did not ensure that the press motor was off, the flywheel was stopped and the press was locked out by all employees exposed to accidental activation or movement.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 335612982.
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