OSHA Inspection: TIPICO PRODUCTS COMPANY INC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Abate by

Jul 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D)(h):       a) Tipico Products, Manufacturing area:  The employer did not develop specific procedures for all types and forms of hazardous energy associated with each type of hard wired machinery such as the bowl chopper machines located in the Grating room area, to effectively control their energy sources, occurred on or about 01/27/2013.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Abate by

Jul 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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    a) Tipico Products - Manufacturing area:  The employer did not provide Lock Out/Tag Out training to authorized employees that perform light maintenance, sanitation or regular maintenance on equipment and machinery such as the Bowl Chopper, occurred on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2):  Battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks located in battery changing and charging installation was not protected from damage by trucks:    a) Forklift charging area:  The facility did not protect the battery charging apparatuses from damage.  The charging cables on a Electric Networks battery charger, Model #FER100 18-600SI, Serial# 93J0004F had damaged cords and the exposed copper conduit was covered with masking tape, observed on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    b)  Tipico Products, Manufacturing facility:  Metallic knockout boxes were used as pendant drop outlets to connect machinery around the manufacturing facility.  Knockout boxes are designed to be installed inside walls, observed on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    a)  Tipico Products - Cut and Wrap Room: A spliced cord was used to connect a conveyor machine, observed on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;  a)  Tipico Products - Cut and Wrap Room: An extension cord was used to connect a conveyor machine, observed on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a)  Tipico Products - Shredding Room:  An electrical cord from the Groba machine's panel control had a damaged strain relief, observed on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  a) Tipico Products, Manufacturing facility: The employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees that handled chemicals such as but not limited to Zep MW food grade grease, Rustoleum enamel, Lubriplate Mineral Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Baking soda, Klean stip Denatured Alcohol, Multi Mist Chill Clean etc., on or about 01/27/2014.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Abate by

May 22, 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:  a) Tipico Products, Manufacturing facility: The employer had not provided infomation and training to employees on chemicals they used in the workplace such as but not limited to bleach, Gear oil, chain lube, floor cleaner, pot and pan detergent, chloride standard, chill clean aerosol, acid buffer, concrete patching compound, paints, etc., on or about 01/27/2014.