OSHA Inspection: ATRIUM CENTERS LLC

Issued

Mar 26, 2014

Abate by

May 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 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:  The employer's 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, the requirements of 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A) - (D).  (a)  A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure;  (b)  Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  (c)  Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and    (d)  Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B): Lockout and tagout devices were not standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: color; shape; or size:  (a) On or about March 12, 2013, the maintenance manager stated that he purchased 4 packs of locks that were all keyed the same and that there were no standardized locks dedicated to the lock out/tag out program.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

Mar 26, 2014

Abate by

May 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  All employees were provided with LO/TO awareness training, but the authorized employees, such as the maintenance department, were not subject to periodic inspections.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)

Issued

Mar 26, 2014

Abate by

May 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not complete a periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures that contained the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspections.  (a)  All employees were provided with LO/TO awareness training, but the authorized employees, such as the maintenance department, were not subject to periodic inspections.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)