OSHA Inspection: THERMACOR PROCESS, INC.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 energy, 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.   On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not develop or implement a written lockout/tagout program to protect employees from unexpected energization, startup and the release of stored energy.  Employees exposed to electrocution and/or amputation hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not develop or implement written lockout/tagout procedures for each type of equipment or machine located within the plant.  Employees performing maintenance work on the equipment such as but not limited to the Extruder, the Bender, the Rollers, were exposed to ectrocution and/or amputation hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  On or about June 27, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not train all authorized and affected employees in the recognition of all energy sources, the purpose and use of a lockout/tag-out system and the general knowledge about the hazards of unexpected release of energy.  Employees were exposed to electrocution and amputation hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:   On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not perform monthly or daily crane inspections on any of the overhead cranes that includes but not limited to, exposure to wear, deterioration, or malfunction of the critical components of the cranes.  Employees were exposed to struck by and overhead hazards from falling loads due to crane failure.    a)  10 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Union Hall   b)  2 Ton, Anchor, located in the Class A, South Welding Area  c)  2 Ton, Anchor, located in the Main Building, North end of Welding  d)  2 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Main Building, Middle Bay, South  e)  2 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Main Building, Middle Bay, North  f)  5 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Main Building, Department #50, A-Line   g)  10 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Main Building, Department #50, A-Line  h)  2 Ton, Coffey, located in the Main Building, Foam South  i)   3 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Main Building, Foam North  j)  3 Ton, Gaffey, located in the Main Building, Department #50, A-Line

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed.  On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which included the date of the inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, and/or other identifiers of the hook inspected, were performed.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(d):  Pendant control stations were not kept clean, and/or their function labels were not kept legible.  On or about June 27, 2013, the employer failed to ensure pendant controls to the overhead cranes were appropriately labeled, exposing employees to struck by or overhead hazards including but not limited to:    a)   10 Ton Gaffey Overhead Crane located in the Main Building, A Line.  b)   1 Ton, Coffing, Hoist located in the Main Building, near Door 4.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service.     On or about June 27, 2013, in the Main building near door 4, the employer did not ensure damaged, cut or frayed synthetic web slings were removed from service, exposing employees to struck by or falling load hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 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:   On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure the rotating screw shaft to the drive coupling on the Extruder located in the Polywrap department was guarded.  Employees were exposed to rotating parts and ingoing nip point hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).    On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure the unused portion of the vertical band saw located in the CTI department was fully guarded.  Employee was exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.     On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the chains and sprocket on the grinding table located in the CTI building was guarded to protect employees from ingoing nip points.,  Both sprocket wheels measured approximately 8 inches from the ground.  Employees were exposed to hazards of ingoing nip points and rotating parts.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replace.    On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not replace damaged welding cables that have damaged insulation resulting in exposed conductors on the Miller welding machine located in the Main Building, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that electrical panel boxes located on the south wall in Receiving were not blocked and that the working space was not used as storage.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.     On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that cabinets and boxes were effectively closed, including but not limited to the following:  a)  the 2-plug receptacle located on the interior column of the main building was not effectively closed.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.    b)  A low voltage panel was missing its back cover.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:     On or about June 27, 2013, in the Polywrap area, an extension cord used to energize a power strip ran through the the exterior wall and up and the column, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communications program to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals used in the workplace, such as but not lilmited to Argon gas, Propane, Graco Pump Oil, and various Lubricants.  Employees were exposed to health hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.    On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure information and training was provided to employees required to work with chemicals such as but not limited to Argon Gas, Propane Gas, Graco Pump Oil, and various lubricants. Employees were exposed to health hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.   On or about June 27, 2013, the employer did not ensure that all fire extinguishers were mounted and identified.  Employees exposed to fire hazards.