OSHA Inspection: VENTRA BELVIDERE LLC

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  a) On or about June 9, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK 74 Front Station 2) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.  b) On or about June 9, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK-49) Front Station 2) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle)s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  a) On or about June 8, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK-84 Front Station 1) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.  b) On or about June 8, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK-49 Front Station 1) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  a) On or about June 7, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK 74 Front Station 1) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.  b) On or about June 7, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK-49 Front Station 1) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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, including, but not limited to A through D of this section:     Employees were exposed to electrical shock, crushing and laceration hazards in that the employer did not ensure that lockout/tagout procedures clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including the provisions listed below:     (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.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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 were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees:  Employees were exposed to electrical shock, crushing and laceration hazards in that the employer did not ensure that lockout/tagout training was provided to "authorized" and "affected" employees to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  The following automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machines were not provided with adequately integrated safeguards.  Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.  a)    MK 74 Front Station 2  b)    MK 49 Front Station 1  c)    PF 41 Front Station 1  d)    PF 41 Front Station 2  e)    PF 41 Front Station 3  f)    MK 74 Rear Station 1  g)    MK 49 Rear Station 1  h)    MK 49/74 Rear Station 3 (Step Pad)  i)     PF 41 Rear Station 1   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Maintenance Dept.  An extension cord was used in lieu of fixed conduit and run along an interior wall to connect the electrical control panel for the outside sprinkler system to a power outlet.  There is no abatement documentation or certification required for this item.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.    a)    On or about June 10, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK 74 Front Station 1) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.       b)    On or about June 10, 2014, the automobile bumper/fascia sequencing machine (MK-49 Front Station 2) was not provided with a properly applied presence sensing device. The device failed to prevent operating cycle(s) from continuing after employee(s) passed through the sensing field. Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing hazards in the point of operation.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).