OSHA Inspection: MEDICAL INDICATORS INC.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced

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:  a) Medical Indicators Inc. - Throughout the production Area:  The employer did not conduct periodic inspection on the lockout/tagout procedures for machines such as Punching machines (punch out #1, #2, #3, etc.), packaging machines (web #1, #2, #3, etc.), RAPA #1, RAPA # 2, TP1, TP2, TP3, Wrap ade #1, Wrap ade #2, etc., occurred on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

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:  a) Medical Indicators Inc. - Throughout the production Area:  The employer did not ensure that authorized employees were trained on all aspects of the LOTO program and all specific procedures for each individual machine or equipment identified in the program that was used by each authorized employee as part of their job duty. Machines such as: Punching machines (punch out #1, #2, #3, etc.), packaging machines (web #1, #2, #3, etc.), RAPA #1, RAPA # 2, TP1, TP2, TP3, Wrap ade #1, Wrap ade #2, etc., occurred on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

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) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  Maintenance employees rely on the machine interlocks and/or stop buttons to perform any repairs, observed on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)   Medical Indicators, Inc. - Manufacturing area:   The Punch out machines #1, #2 and #3 had unguarded belts and pulleys , observed on or about 01/12/02016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a)   Medical Indicators, Inc. - Manufacturing area:   The Punch out machines #1, #2 and #3 had unguarded belts and pulleys, observed on or about 01/12/02016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a)   Medical Indicators, Inc. - Manufacturing area:   The Punch out machines #1, #2 and #3 had unguarded sprocket wheels and chains, observed on or about 01/12/02016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  Power strips were used as permanent outlets to power equipment including  but not limited to: dehumidifiers and machine equipment, observed on or about 01/12/2016.    b) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  Metallic knockout boxes were used as pendant drop outlets to connect equipment including but not limited to: machine equipment and electric panel boxes.  Knockout boxes are designed to be attached to surfaces such as walls, observed on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.      a) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  Spliced cords were not covered with adequate insulation, observed on or about 01/12/2016 .

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  The control panel of the TP1 Machine had a missing button cover for the emergency stop, observed on or about 01/12/2016 .

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  The electrical panel box of the TP3 Machine had a missing box back cover, observed on or about 01/12/2016     b) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  Electric junction boxes located in the back of the RAPA machines had missing covers, observed on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    b) Medical Indicators, Inc. - Production area:  Multiple connections were fixed with masking tape and had torn strain reliefs, observed on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals:  a) Medical Indicators - Near machine TP3:  Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage.  Observed on or about 01/12/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

May 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a) Medical Indicators - Storage laboratory: Five Plastic bottles containing Isopropyl alcohol were not labeled, observed on or about 01/07/2016.