OSHA Inspection: CARE CASKETS INT'L, LLC

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees in wood working areas used eye protection.  Employees operating wood working equipment were exposed to eye injuries from flying particles.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement lockout program/procedures and training to protect employees from injury when servicing and maintaining equipment.  Employees are exposed when performing tasks such as, but not limited to, changing cutting blades, cleaning woodworking equipment, and/or setting up the moulding machine at a time the machine's hazardous energy is not controlled.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, employees operated powered industrial vehicles to lift and/or maneuver wood products throughout the facility.  The employer did not assure that employees successfully completed a forklift operator training program containing elements in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) before employees were permitted to operate the forklifts.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not assure that the Komatsu forklift (s/n 602463A) was removed from service during a time in which it was not in a safe operating condition.  The lift was not removed from service after a propane leak was detected.     b) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not assure that the white Toyota forklift was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition.  A hydraulic leak and defective emergency brake exposed employees to injury.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, forklifts were not inspected daily for conditions that adversely affect the trucks safety.  Employees operate forklifts daily to move materials throughout 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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - On or about December 28, 2012, employees feeding stock into the Bridgewood rip saw (s/n 2037) were exposed to pinch points created by the machines slat conveyor.      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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 26, 2012, the guard on the back of the Bridgewood moulding machine was removed, exposing employees to rotating part and nip point hazards from the unguarded belt and pulleys.      b) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not assure the belt and pulleys, which transfer power from the Lombardini sawmill motor to the alternator, were guarded.  Employees were exposed to hazards created by the rotating parts and nip points.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(12): The portion of circular saw(s) beneath or behind the table, where there was a possibility of contact with the saw, was not covered with a guard or exhaust hood:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 7, 2012, employees were exposed to amputation injury in that a portion of the blade, located on the side of the Incor ripsaw (model M3), was not adequately guarded.      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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about November 28, 2012, the employer did not assure maintenance personnel were provided with training on electric shock, arc flash hazards, and protective equipment for the body, face, and head to protect against electrical hazards while working on or near potentially energized conductors.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a) Care Caskests Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about November 28, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement electrical safety related work practices which cover employees exposed to potentially live electrical conductors while performing electrical work.  Maintenance personnel responsible for troubleshooting and/or performing electrical tests were exposed to electrical hazards in that safe work practices were not employed to prevent electrical shock or other injuries.      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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about November 28, 2012, the employer did not assure a maintenance worker, verifying the absence of electrical energy in a bus panel for the CNC router machine was provided with and used electrical protective equipment for the hands and body.  The employee was exposed to 480 volts while performing the electrical test.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees did not wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about November 28, 2012, the employer did not assure a maintenance worker, verifying the absence of electrical energy in a bus panel for the CNC router machine was provided with and used electrical protective equipment for the head.  The employee was exposed to 480 volts while performing the electrical test.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion:    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about November 28, 2012, the employer did not assure a maintenance worker, verifying the absence of electrical energy in a bus panel for the CNC router machine was provided with and used electrical protective equipment for the eyes and/or face.  The employee was exposed to 480 volts while performing the electrical test.    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, or written records.

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Apr 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not meet the basic requirements for recording injuries and illnesses.  OSHA form 300 was not maintained for calendar year 2012.  On or about December 14, 2012, the company experienced a recordable injury that was not recorded on an OSHA 300 form.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 2, 2013

Abate by

Jun 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.    a) Care Caskets Int'l, LLC - Wharton, Ohio: On or about December 28, 2012, the employer did not assure that the data plate on the white Toyota forklift was in place.  Employees were not aware of the capacity of the forklift.     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, or written records.