OSHA Inspection: AARONS, INC

Issued

Nov 2, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 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) Production area: The employer developed a Control of Hazardous Energy program. Lockout Tagout procedures were not available upon request for equipment such as quilting machines, sewing machines and the baler, exposing employees to caught-in, struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 2, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Awareness/Education:  Authorized employees responsible for performing service and maintenance on the quilting machines were not trained per the requirements for Lockout Tagout for authorized employees.

Issued

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) Border Department, border over-locking machine: The guard was not on the belt pulley of the sewing machine, exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard associated with rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 2, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a) Documentation: The employer did not have a written certification that a personal protective equipment assessment had been conducted. The certification must include the workplace or process that was evaluated, the person that conducted the evaluation, and the date the evaluation was performed.