OSHA Inspection: ALFA LAVAL, INC.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck-by inadequately secured loads.     On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto;      a. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Dayton, 1 ton, underhung hoists without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.      b. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Crane Mann brand 3 ton, overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.      c. Employees in the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating overhead cranes with deficiencies, that had not been inspected periodically and frequently by the employer.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees in Building B were exposed to trip hazards while walking in the area without the aisles being kept clear with no obstructions.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto;      a. Employee in Building B was exposed to electrical hazards when working around an ITE switch without all unused openings being effectively closed.      b. Employee in Building B was exposed to electrical hazards when working around an electrical outlet without all unused openings being effectively closed.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $30,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed 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.    On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees in building A and B were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and electrical hazards when performing service or maintenance on horizontal lathes, vertical lathe, oven and decanter centrifuges without implementation of an energy control program.    Alfa Laval, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 191158 Citation Number 1, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/22/2012, with a final abatement date of May 14, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Foster Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Oct 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $56,000 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 October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto;      a. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating an OKUMA L-9 serial number 4404-1488L without a chuck guard.      b. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a MONARCH series 91 serial number 50722 without a chuck guard.      c. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a MONARCH 20CM serial number 38246 without a chuck guard.      d. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a vertical lathe BULLARD CUT MASTER 42 without a chuck guard.      Alfa Laval, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314245945 Citation Number 2, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2011, with a final abatement date of August 16, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 300 Chestnut Street, Lykens, PA 17048.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.   On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto;    a. On the southern part of Building B, employees were using an alloy steel sling on an overhead crane that was without permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.       b. On the northern part of Building B, employees were using an alloy steel sling on an overhead crane that was without permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months.   On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees in building A and B were exposed to struck-by hazards when using an alloy steel slings that had not been thoroughly inspected on an annual basis.