OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN SYNTHETIC FIBER, LLC

Issued

Jan 15, 2015

Abate by

Mar 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $2,291 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A): The periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was not performed by an authorized employee other than the one utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected.  On 12/9/14, at the Pendergrass facility, the employer did not ensure the periodic inspection of lockout procedures was performed by an authorized employee other than the employee utilizing the procedure being inspected.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 15, 2015

Abate by

Mar 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(B): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  On 12/9/14, at the Pendergrass facility, periodic inspections of the Lockout procedures did not correct deficiencies in the procedures. i.e. procedures did not list all energies or magnitudes of energy on various equipment including Line 2 Spin Heads 8-14, Line 2 Crimper, and Line 2 GR Balers.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 15, 2015

Abate by

Mar 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,770 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.  On 12/9/14, at the Pendergrass facility, authorized employees did not receive training in the recognition of all energies and energy magnitudes necessary for energy isolation.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 15, 2015

Abate by

Feb 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $2,291 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device prior to working on the machine or equipment.  On or about 12/9/14, at the Pendergrass facility, employees were exposed to unexpected energy start up as each authorized employee was not required to attach a lock to energies when servicing/maintaining/cleaning equipment and instead two employees would use a single lock when locking out equipment for maintenance purposes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).