OSHA Inspection: ROLLEX CORPORATION

Issued

Aug 24, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:  a) On or about February 24, 2016, equipment in the Roll Forming Department, including roll forming machines SL6 and SL8, is being set-up without isolating all hazardous energy sources and affixing a lockout or tagout device to the energy isolation device(s).

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,620 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:    (a) Employees engaged in the set-up of machines and equipment, including SL6 and SL8 lines, do not utilize hazardous energy control procedures (lockout) during set-up operations.    (b) Maintenance activities of short duration are not always conducted using established energy control procedures.

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,620 Reduced

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 and control.    (a) Employees engaged in operations such as the set-up of machines and equipment in the roll forming department are not trained at the "authorized" level.

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (a) Equipment in the Roll Forming Department, including roll forming machines SL6 and SL8, is being set-up without isolating all hazardous energy sources and affixing a lockout or tagout device to the energy isolation device(s).    (b) Maintenance activities of a short duration are sometimes conducted without affixing a lockout or tagout device to the energy isolation device(s).

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:    (a) SL-6 Fascia Line - The guarding on the shear was inadequate exposing employees to pinch-point, caught-in and struck-by hazards from the shear as it moves back and forth during cutting operation. The feed end of the shear was completely unguarded, while the discharge side guard opening was too large (approximately 11.5 X 9.5 inches) and was missing fasteners to hold the guard in place.    (b) SD-1 Double 5 Siding Line - On or about October 29, 2014, the shear was not guarded exposing employees to pinch-point, caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,790 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    (a) LS-6 Fascia Line - The Embosser had two unguarded 1.75 inch diameter rotating shafts that extended from the side of the machine approximately 3.125 inches.

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered:  (a) LS-6 Fascia Line - The Embosser had two rotating shafts projecting out from one side of the Embosser with unused keyways, exposing employees to possible entanglement hazards.

Issued

Apr 16, 2015

Abate by

Nov 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $56,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:    (a) SL-6 Fascia Line - The guarding on the roll forming machine was inadequate exposing employees to the hazards of in-running nip points. The guards did not prevent the inadvertent entry of hands into the machine from the feed end, and near the discharge end where the protective plastic film is attached to the fascia. These guards are not secured from opening during the operating cycle of the machine or interlocked to deactivate the machine if a guard would be opened during operation.    (b) SL-6 Fascia Line - The guard (hood) over the pattern embossing machine was inadequate exposing employees to the hazard of in-running nip points between the embossing rollers. The hood was not secured or interlocked to prevent it from being opened during machine operation.    (c) SD-1 Double 5 Siding Line - The guarding on the roll forming machine was inadequate exposing employees to the hazards of in-running nip points. The guards did not prevent the inadvertent entry of hands into the machine from the feed end, and near the discharge end where the protective plastic film is attached to the fascia. These guards are not secured from opening during the operating cycle of the machine or interlocked to deactivate the machine if a guard would be opened during operation.    (d) SL-6 Fascia Line - The Massman Automation Wrap Around Case Packer (Autopacker) was in operation with the safety interlocks on the various access doors disabled allowing employees to gain access to the equipment and be caught-in and/or struck by the moving machinery. On or about October 17, 2014, an employee operating this equipment received serious injuries while retrieving a tool from inside the protective enclosure and the safety interlocks did not stop the machine's hazardous motion. The machine was observed operating in this condition on October 22, 2014.    (e) SL-6 Fascia Line - The Massman Automation Palletizer was in operation with the light curtain safety device deactivated on the end of the unit where the packaged product is stacked on pallets that are removed for shipping. The light curtain has not been operational for several years. The palletizer was observed to be in operation in this condition on October 22, 2014 and December 3, 2014.    The Rollex Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 98541, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/15/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 800 Chase Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.    The Rollex Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 441178, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/15/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 800 Chase Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.