OSHA Inspection: WAHLCO-D.W. TOOL INC.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,579 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  a/  The energy control procedure(s) for machinery such as but not limited to the Wysong Shear, m/n 1025, s/n P37-647, were not inspected throughout 2014.  This shear utilizes 480 volts, 80 p.s.i. pneumatic, and gravity to operate.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,210 Reduced

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/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, on or about 03/19/15, the 480 volt electrical disconnect belonging to the Tumbler Rotary Valve, unknown make, model, or serial number, was not turned off prior to an employee reaching in to clear a jam.  This employee suffered from multiple amputations of his fingers.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s).  a/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, on or about 03/19/15, the 480 volt electrical disconnect belonging to the Tumbler Rotary Valve, unknown make, model, or serial number, was not operated prior to an employee reaching in to clear a jam.  This employee suffered from multiple amputations of his fingers.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, on or about 03/19/15, a padlock or other suitable device was not applied to the 480 volt electrical disconnect belonging to the Tumbler Rotary Valve, unknown make, model, or serial number, prior to an employee reaching in to clear a jam.  This employee suffered from multiple amputations of his fingers.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,210 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4):  Revolving drums, barrels, and containers were not guarded by an enclosure which was interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that the barrel, drum, or container cannot revolve unless the guard enclosure was in place:  a/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, the drum belonging to the Tumbler Rotary Machine, unknown make, model, or serial number, was unguarded.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,579 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a/  Inside of the Staging Area, the flexible cord attached to a Toro Leaf Blower, m/n 51618, s/n 31400J100, was missing its grounding pin.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  a/  Inside of the Staging Area, the grounding pin belonging to a flexible cord that was attached to a Toro Leaf Blower, m/n 51618, s/n 31400J100, was missing.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,579 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, the employer failed to provide adequate instruction to employee(s) in safety-related work practices while working with testing equipment around live conductors belonging to the American Baler, m/n PAC4029-830, s/n 9327.  This baler was electrically powered by 480 volts and 50 amperes.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were working on energized circuits and that qualified persons were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE), insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools:  a/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, the employer authorized "unqualified" employee(s) to work with testing equipment around live conductors belonging to the American Baler, m/n PAC4029-830, s/n 9327.  The "unqualified" employee(s) were unable to identify any special precautionary techniques, the minimum level of PPE required, or for the need for insulating or shielding materials to include tools.  This baler was electrically powered by 480 volts and 50 amperes.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  a/  Inside of the Reclaim Department, employee(s) were not provided with adequate personal protective equipment for the arms, eyes, face, legs, and torso while working with testing equipment around live conductors belonging to the American Baler, m/n PAC4029-830, s/n 9327.  This baler was electrically powered by 480 volts and 50 amperes.

Issued

Aug 17, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $26,950 · Current $10,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:    a/  Inside of the Fabrication Shop, the Burr King Vertical Sander, m/n 760, unknown s/n, was unguarded.    Wahlco-D.W. Tool Inc. 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 948684, citation number 2, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/14/13, with respect to a workplace located at 5830 State Highway V, Jackson, MO 63755.    Wahlco-D.W. Toll Inc. 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 315172791, citation number 1, item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on 02/23/11, with respect to a workplace located at 5830 State Highway V, Jackson, MO 63755.