OSHA Inspection: WEILER ENGINEERING, INC.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 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:  The employer's written lockout/tagout program did not include machine-specific procedures for various machines and equipment located in the establishment, including but not limited to CNC lathes, packaging machines and blow mold/fill/seal machines.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.19(d).

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Unqualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment.   Employees who performed voltage testing on energized components up to 480v inside panels on machines and equipment such as, but not limited to packaging machines and blow/fill/seal machines were not qualified to perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment.    There is no abatement documentation required for this item.   Abatement note:  Qualified persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE), insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools (see 1910.333(c)(2)).

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):   Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:      Employees performed voltage testing on energized components and equipment up to 480v on machines such as, but not limited to packaging machines and blow/fill/seal machines.  Electrical protective equipment was not provided or utilized, including but not limited to the following, to protect against electrical shock and arc flash/blast injuries:      a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.  b) Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc-rated coverall.     c) Arc-rated flash suit hood or balaclava.  c) Hearing protection (canal inserts).    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).        Abatement Note:  For compliance assistance, refer to NFPA 70E national consensus standard, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition, www.NFPA.org.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees exposed to the danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts did not wear nonconductive head protection:  Employees performed voltage testing on energized components up to 480v.  Nonconductive head protection was not worn.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).  Abatement Note:  For compliance assistance, refer to NFPA 70E national consensus standard, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition, www.NFPA.org.

Issued

May 28, 2013

Abate by

Jun 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:   Employees performed voltage testing on energized components up to 480v.  An arc-rated face shield was not worn to protect the eyes and face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying debris.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).   Abatement Note:  For compliance assistance, refer to NFPA 70E national consensus standard, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition, www.NFPA.org.