OSHA Inspection: BOWLMOR AMF

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,100 · Current $5,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D)(h):  a/ Bowlmor AMF DBA/Leiserv, LLC Brunswick Zone Carolier North Brunswick, NJ Site :  Bowling Machines Pin-Setting/Bowling Pad Area:   The lockout program provided by the employer did not include, but not limited to:  1/ the program was not documented to show the limitation of service to be provided by the C-Technician/Pinsetter and the maintenance mechanics  2/ the program did not have specific steps documented to ensure the equipment was adequately de-energized prior to being serviced or repaired 3/ means to control the use and identity of locking devices 4/ designated personnel involved in the program, etc.  Equipment include: Bowling Machines and associated electrical equipment.  Observed on or about 01/28/2015.

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a/ Bowlmor AMF DBA/Leiserv, LLC Brunswick Zone Carolier North Brunswick, NJ Site :  Bowling Machines Pinsetingr/Bowling Pad Area:   The lockout devices provided by the employer were not always used when employee was required to rotate or change 'pads" on bowling machines.  On/or about 01/23/2015 the employer did not ensure that the employee performing the pad changing operation used locking devices during that operation.  Observed on or about 01/28/2015.

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 9, 2015

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/ Bowlmor AMF DBA/Leiserv, LLC Brunswick Zone Carolier North Brunswick, NJ Site :  Bowling Machines Pin-Setting/Bowling Pad Area.  Bowling machines were not always shut-off when employee was required to rotate or change 'pads" on bowling machines.  On/or about 01/23/2015 the employer did not ensure that the employee performing the pad changing operation shut off the bowling machines prior to performing that operation.   Observed on or about 01/28/2015.