OSHA Inspection: EXTRUDERS, INC.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.    The employer does not ensure that each affected employee who wear prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wear eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.    This violation most recently occurred on or about April 3, 2013 and at times prior thereto, where employees working in areas where there was a danger of flying particles such as but not limited to aluminum from the extrusion process were exposed to eye injuries.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C): The employer did not ensure that where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspections are reviewed, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.    The employer does not ensure that where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspections are reviewed, between the inspector and each authorized employee.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on machinery and equipment.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4): The employer did not ensure that when shift or personnel changes occur during any maintenance or repair, specific procedures are utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy.    The employer does not ensure that when shift or personnel changes occur during and maintenance or repairs, specific procedures are utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure continuity of lockout or tagout protection.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on machinery and equipment which involves two (2) shifts are exposed to the hazard from the unexpected energization or start-up of machines or equipment or the release of stored energy.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that machine guards are affixed to machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible.     The employer does not ensure that machine guards are affixed to machine where possible and secured.      This violation most recently occurred on April 3, 2013 and at times prior to, where employees in the production areas are provided a drinking fountain with no protection from rotating parts (motor and fan).  Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards and lacerations.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Services, feeders, and branch circuits. Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, is not be legibly marked to indicate its purpose.    The employer does not ensure that each disconnecting means for motors and appliances is legibly marked to indicate its purpose.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on various types of motors such as but not limited to chip collector motors with its disconnecting means is not legibly marked.  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(4): The employer did not ensure that each disconnecting means required by this subpart was capable of being locked in the open position.    The employer does not ensure that each disconnecting means for electrical equipment is capable of being locked in the open position.    This violation most recently occurred on or about April 3, 2013 and at times prior to, when maintenance department employees worked on electrical equipment such as but not limited to chip collector motors were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees are trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.    The employer does not train employees, and ensure that they are familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on electrical machinery and equipment such as but not limited to chip collector motors.  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that live parts to which an employee may be exposed to is deenergized before the employee works on or near them.    The employer does not de-energize live parts before employees work on or near them.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on electrical machinery and equipment such as but not limited to chip collector motors and when working inside of electrical panel boxes.  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that while any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts is locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph.     The employer does not ensure while any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electrical equipment or circuits which have been de-energized, the circuits energizing the parts is locked out or tagged out or both.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on electrical machinery and equipment such as but not limited to chip collector motors and when working inside of electrical panel boxes (480 volts).  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and did not make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives.    The employer does not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and did not make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representative.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on electrical machinery and equipment such as but not limited to chip collector motors and when working inside of electrical panel boxes (480 volts).  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons work on electric circuit parts or equipment that has not been deenergized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of this section. Such persons which are allowed are not capable of working safely on energized circuits and are not familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.    The employer does not ensure that only qualified persons work on and/or inside of electrical panel boxes (480 v) and electrical equipment such as but not limited to chip collector motors.    This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees required to work inside of electrical panels were exposed to electrical shock.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards are provided with, and use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.     The employer does not provide, nor do they require employees to use electrical protective equipment such as but not limited to rubber insulating gloves when employees work in areas where there are potential electrical hazards.      This violation most recently occurred on or about March 25, 2013 and at times prior to and thereafter, where employees in the maintenance department are required to perform maintenance and/or repair on electrical machinery and equipment such as but not limited Spectra Series Switchboards.  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:    The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.      This violation occurred on or about March 25, 2013, and at times prior to and thereafter, where maintenance department employees were required to perform maintenance and/or repair machinery and equipment including, but not limited to: chip collector motors, aluminum extruding machines, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch presses.