OSHA Inspection: SRG GLOBAL, INC.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,025 · Current $1,418 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section shall utilize lockout, unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section.  At the time of the inspection, injection molding press #10 was found to have a tag connected to the area where a lock could have been placed on the mian electrical disconnect switch.

Issued

Dec 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,025 · Current $1,418 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.  At the time of the inspection, three metal cutting lathes in the tool shop were operated without chuck guards exposing the operator to the hazard of rotating parts.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.