OSHA Inspection: EVERYDAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2066.00 · Current $1033.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(e): Stairs did not have a uniform combination of rise/tread dimensions.    a. Everyday Technologies, Inc. - Sidney, Ohio:  On or about September 12, 2014, fixed stairs used to access the washer were not a uniform combination of rise/tread dimensions.  Employees that used the stairs to access the washer for maintenance were exposed to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3443.00 · Current $1722.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a. Everyday Technologies, Inc. - Sidney, Ohio: On or about July 4, 2014, energy isolating devices were not affixed to the valve(s) associated with the oven's Solaronics gas infra-red heaters during quarterly maintenance tasks.  Employees that opened and cleaned the burner tubes were exposed to natural gas hazards in that locks were not applied to heater valves during the maintenance task.    b. Everyday Technologies, Inc. - Sidney, Ohio: On or about September 12, 2014, the employer did not ensure that lockout devices were applied by each authorized employee who maintained the washer.  Employees who entered the washer to change nozzles were exposed to skin irritation if the water were to unexpectedly start during the maintenance task.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  Everyday Technologies, Inc. - Sidney, Ohio: On or about July 4, 2014, the employer did not ensure the oven's energy control procedures identified specific steps to follow to render safe the stored heat of the burner tubes.  Employees that cleaned the burner tubes were exposed to burn injury.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3443.00 · Current $1722.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:    a. Everyday Technologies, Inc. - Sidney, Ohio: On or about July 4, 2014, the employer did not ensure that employees who performed cleaning operations for the ovens burner tubes were trained in the skills required for the safe application, methods, and means to isolate and control energy sources.  A temporary worker was not trained on how to control hazardous energy sources to protect against thermal and natural gas hazards.    b. Everyday Technologies, Inc. - Sidney, Ohio: On or about September 12, 2014, the employer did not ensure that employees who performed preventative maintenance tasks for the washers nozzles were trained in the skills required for the safe application, methods, and means to isolate and control energy sources.  A temporary worker was not trained on how to control hazardous energy sources to protect against skin irritant hazards.