OSHA Inspection: LAPP INSULATOR COMPANY LLC.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean condition:    a) On or about 5/13/13 in the Carpenter Shop; saw dust measuring between 1/2 inch and six inches deep was found on the motor behind the vertical band saw, behind the panel saw, behind the Dewalt brand radial arm saw and mounded around the cabinet of table saw # 6506.      No Abatement Certification

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:    a) On or about 5/13/13 in the Turning areas; employees involved in blade changing on saw equipment, such as but not limited to, Station 7807, EBM machines, did not turn off the main disconnect switch as described in the Lapp Insulator Company LLC Specific Lockout/Tagout Procedures for this machine dated 9/20/02.            b) On or about 6/07/13 in the Department 108, employee involved in setting up Boring mill 4916 did not turn off the main disconnect located on the control panel as described in the Lapp Insulator Company LLC Specific Lockout/Tagout Procedure for machine 4901 dated 9/20/02.        c) On or about 6/7/13 in the Department 12, employee involved in changing the blade on the Grinder #7934, did not turn off the main disconnect on the control panel as described in the Lapp Insulator Company LLC Specific Lockout/Tagout Procedure for this machine dated 9/20/02.         No Abatement Documentation Required

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source:   a) On or about 5/13/13 in the Turning areas; employees involved in blade changing on saw equipment, such as but not limited to, Station 7807, EBM machines, Station 7934, use the emergency stop button on their respective equipment to isolate it from the energy source and protect against unexpected start up.   b) On or about 6/7/13 in the Department 108; employee involved in the change over and set up of the horizontal boring mill # 4916 did not shut off the local disconnect located on the control panel in the work area but instead relied on the safety switches on the gate and the swing arm for protection against unexpected start up.     No Abatement Documentation

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut.     a) On or about 5/13/13 in the Carpenter shop; the inside blade on the Dewalt brand 12 inch radial arm saw, being used to cut wood for bracing and product packing support, was not guarded exposing employee to contact with moving saw blade.       No Abatement Certification Required

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $20,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

The Lapp Insulator Company LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(7)(i) (a) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313886400 citation number 1, item number 13 and was affirmed as a final order on (date), with respect to a workplace located at 130 Gilbert Street, Le Roy, New York 14482.     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 5/13/13 in the various departments throughout the facility; employees engaging in service and maintenance activities, such as but not limited to, changing saw blades on machines # 7807, 7933, 7613, 7934, were not trained as authorized employees.        Abatement Documentation Required       Lapp Insulator Company LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147 (c) (7) (i) (A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number313886400, Citation Number1, Item Number 13, and was affirmed as a final order on 2/26/2010 with respect to a workplace located at 130 Gilbert Street, LeRoy, New York 14482.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $20,000 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:     a) On or about 6/7/13 in the Stock Tank area; conductors ( 120 volts AC ) entering the control panel for Stock tank # 22 were uncovered and hanging at a 90 degree angle.       b) On or about 6/7/13 in the Stock Tank area; conductors ( 120 volts AC ) entering the control panel for Stock Tank #23 uncovered and resting on the inner portion of the protective cover.       c) On or about 5/13/13 in the Department 08; conductors ( 120 volts AC ) for the control panel for Drill 4318 were uncovered and subject to the abrasives properties of ceramic dust and movement on the side of the drill.        d) On or about 5/13/13 in the Department 14; conductors ( 480 volts AC ) for the hydraulic pump of Saw #7933 were uncovered and resting on the motor fan housing.       Abatement Documentation      Lapp Insulators Company LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305 (b) (1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number  313886400, Citation Number 1, Item Number 17 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/26/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 130 Gilbert Street, LeRoy, New York 14482.