OSHA Inspection: WOLVERINE TUBE, INC.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):  Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              On or about April 8, 2015 and at times prior thereto, in the low fin machine area, the floors/grating were covered with a oily based substance, exposing employees to slipping hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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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:    On or about March 23, 2015 and at times prior there to, an employee did not follow lockout/tagout procedures to control potentially hazardous energy while preforming work on the block clamp on 2019 Size and Burr machine.  The employee was exposed to the hazard of amputations.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about April 8, 2015 and at times prior there to, the employer does not ensure that a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure is conducted at least annually.  Employees are exposed to amputation, caught in and struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  On or about March 23, 2015 and at times prior there to, the employer does not ensure that employees are provided with training to understand the energy control program and have the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy controls.  Employees are exposed to amputation, caught-in and struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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:      On or about April 8, 2015 and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop, a Grizzey horizontal band saw was not equipped with a guard. Employees were exposed to the hazards of lacerations and amputations.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):  Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one-half inch:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              On or about July 17, 2015 and at times prior there to, in the maintenance shop, the employer allowed the use of a large industrial fan with guard openings greater than ½ inch. Employees were exposed to the hazard of coming in contact with the rotating blade.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              On or about July 7, 2015 and at times prior there to, in the maintenance shop the distance between the abrasive wheel and the work rest exceeded one-eighth inch, exposing employees to the caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the grinding wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:    On or about July 17, 2015 and at times prior there to, in the maintenance department, the end of the peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      On or about July 17, 2015 and at times prior there to, in the maintenance department, a fitting to a panel was detached, pulling wired out of the panel.  Employees were exposed he hazard of electric shock and/or electrocution.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about July 17, 2015 and at times prior there to, in the maintenance department, the employer does not ensure that unused openings in electrical disconnect panels are effectively closed.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and/or electrocution.