OSHA Inspection: DANIELE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Jan 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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:    (a) Facilities 105 Davis Dr, 180 Davis Dr and 1000 Daniele Dr:  Energy control procedures were not utilized during the daily cleaning and sanitation of machinery and equipment at the facilities, on or about 10-23-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Jan 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    (a) 105 Davis Dr: The energy control procedure for the Gouging Machine did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down the machine in that the procedure contained step number 2 for the shutting down of a valve that was no longer present on the machine, on or about 10-29-13.  (b) 105 Davis Dr:  The energy control procedure for the Dip Tank did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down the machine in that the procedure contained step number 1 for the shutting down of a valve that was no longer present on the machine, on or about 10-29-13.  (c) 180 Davis Dr: The energy control procedures for the Multivac and Multivac Heat Shrink Tunnel did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down the machine in that the procedures did not identify any specific energy isolating devices to be used or their locations or procedures for operation of these devices, on or about 10-29-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Jan 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:    (a) 105 Davis Dr: The energy control procedure for the Gouging Machine did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing the machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control, on or about 10-29-13.  (b) 105 Davis Dr:  The energy control procedure for the Dip Tank did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing the machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control, on or about 10-29-13.  (c) 180 Davis Dr: The energy control procedures for the Multivac and Multivac Heat Shrink Tunnel did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing the machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control, on or about 10-29-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Jan 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    (a) Facilities 105 Davis Dr, 180 Davis Dr and 1000 Daniele Dr: The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures used throughout the facilities at least annually, on or about 10-23-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Jan 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 and control:    (a) Facilities 105 Davis Dr, 180 Davis Dr and 1000 Daniele Dr: The employer did not train any authorized employees 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 and control as part of the sanitation process throughout the facilities, on or about 10-23-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Jan 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:    (a) Facilities 105 Davis Dr, 180 Davis Dr and 1000 Daniele Dr: The employer did not instruct affected employees, such as but not limited to sanitation workers throughout the facilities, in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures, on or about 10-23-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    (a) Facilities 105 Davis Dr, 180 Davis Dr and 1000 Daniele Dr: The employer permitted employees to operate powered industrial trucks used throughout the facilities before successfully completing the training required by paragraph l, on or about 10-23-13.

Issued

Dec 4, 2013

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  (a) Facilities 105 Davis Dr, 180 Davis Dr and 1000 Daniele Dr: A written certification of the workplace hazard assessment for Personal Protective Equipment for employees working in the facility was not available on or about 10-23-13.