OSHA Inspection: ALL-STATES INC.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    When employees were required to perform servicing and maintenance the employer did not establish a program for the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) for training and periodic inspection for those related undocumented procedures. This exposed employees to amputation and crushing from unexpected start up.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    The employer did not conduct classroom/formal instructions for the training of employees on the safe operation of powered industrial vehicles. Employees were not properly trained as per the standards.  Employees were exposed to injury from struck-by hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    The employer did not have adequate point of operation guarding to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle on the following machines:    a) On Press #13- Safety switch on the horizontal injection molding machine was bypassed. The safety switch was zip tied to the closed position. This exposed employees to struck by and burning injuries from the plastic injection molding process.     b) Guillotine Shears- Two hand controls were mounted behind the cutting action of the shear. 2 hand controls need to be placed at a safe distance from the point of operation. This exposed employees to an amputation and struck by injury.    c) On Press #15 - Guarding devices on the horizontal injection molding machine were not properly applied to prevent exposure to the pinch point created near the top edge of the guard when the platens close. This exposed employees to struck by and burning injuries from the plastic injection molding process.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    The employer failed to install and use equipment in accordance with the instructions listed and permitted uses:    a) Cincinnati Milcron- The electrical power panel was left open. This exposed employees to a fire and/or shock hazard.    b) Electrical power panel near Press #7- The employer failed to cover unused openings on the electrical enclosure. Employees were exposed to inadvertent contact with energized parts and fire hazards.    c) Microsonic Plastic Grinder #14- The Start/Stop button was damaged and recessed into the electrical panel. This exposed employees a shock and fire hazard due to accidental contact with wires.    d) Microsonic Plastic Grinder #11- The Reset button was damaged and recessed into the electrical panel. This exposed employees to a shock and fire hazard due to accidental contact with wires.     e) 240volt outlet near Cincinnati Milcron- The employer failed to cover unused openings on the electrical enclosure. Employees were exposed to fire and inadvertent contact with energized parts.     f) EZ Surf II Bridgeport- Electrical panels were left open. This exposed employees to fire and/or shock hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures.    The employer failed to protect their employees from coming into contact with energized bare conductors. Employees working near and around the Beloit Plastics Machinery horizontal injection molding machine were exposed employees to a shock hazard.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.    Employee(s) were assigned to performed energized tasks such as, but not limited to energized voltage testing on electric motors and electrical circuits up to 480votls. The employee(s) were not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices such as the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating and shielding materials. The employee(s) were exposed to shock and arc flash hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): "General." Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be consistent with the nature and extent of the associated electrical hazards.    The employer did not ensure that appropriate work practices were employed while performing live electrical work. Employees were exposed to electrical shock and arc flash/blast injuries from electrical equipment where the actual nature and extent of such a hazard had not been determined.    Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): "Procedures." The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives. Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.  An employee performed live work on electrical components up to 480volts including circuit testing (troubleshooting). The employer did not ensure that the exposed de-energized parts were locked out and tagged in accordance with paragraph (b). This exposed employees to electric shock, electrocution, and arc flash/blast.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Only qualified persons may perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment:    An unqualified employee was assigned to perform work on energized electrical components including live voltage testing (troubleshooting) on equipment up to 480volts. Employee was exposed to shock and arc flash/blast hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that have not been deenergized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of this section. Such persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools:  An employee performed voltage testing on a 480volt motor on a production machine. The employee was not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices such as the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating and shielding materials. The employee was exposed to shock and arc flash hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1885.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    An employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480volts, did not wear appropriate electrical protective equipment, including but not limited to the following, to protect against electrical shock and Arc flash/blast injuries:      a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.      b) Arc-Rated clothing such as arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall.      c) Hearing protection (canal inserts).      d) Arc-Rated non-conduction head protection (flash suit, hood and/or balaclava).      Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees shall wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts:  An employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480 volts,  did not wear nonconductive head protection, such as a hard hat with die-electric properties. This exposed employees to shocks and arc hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion:  An employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480 volts, did not wear appropriate protective equipment for the eyes and face to protect against electrical arc flash/blast injuries, such as safety glasses and an arc-rated face shield. This exposed employees to shock and arc hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts. If the insulating capability of insulated tools or handling equipment is subject to damage, the insulating material shall be protected.    An employee performing electrical testing or repairs/servicing on equipment up to 480 volts did not have voltage rated tools. The employee was exposed to shock and burns from hazardous arcing.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    The employer did not maintain at each workplace a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling and other forms of warning;  2) Employee information and training;  3) A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;   4)Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and   5) Methods to provide other employer(s) access to safety data sheet; information on any precautionary measures and the labeling system used in the workplace.    Abatement documentation is required in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(a): An employer must have an emergency action plan whenever an OSHA standard in this part requires one. The requirements in this section apply to each such emergency action plan.     The employer did not have a written emergency action plan as required. This exposed employees to fire hazards in case of such an emergency.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).