OSHA Inspection: SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:     A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 15, 2016, the employer did not develop and implement specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the equipment such as, but not limited to, the Verson 604 hydraulic press (data plate was not located). Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and hydraulic before performing activities such as, but not limited to, setting up the press. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 15, 2016, the employer did not properly train employees to lockout/tagout equipment such as, but not limited to, the Verson 604 hydraulic press (data plate was not located). Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and hydraulic before employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, setting up the press. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(e)(2): Fork trucks, where the load presents a hazard, were not equipped with vertical load backrest extensions:    A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 1, 2016, the employer did not equip the powered industrial vehicle Toyota (Model 7FGOU35, Serial # 61478) with a vertical load backrest extension. Employees were using the Toyota forklift to place materials on a shelf that is located at approximately ten feet above the ground. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about March 3, 2016, the employer did not provide training and evaluation to ensure that employees, operating powered industrial vehicles such as, but not limited to, the Toyota forklift (Model 7FGOU35, Serial # 61478) and the Hyster forklift (Model S60FT, Serial # F187V04693C) were competent to safely complete the task. Employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in-between, and tip-over hazards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 1, 2016, the employer did not ensure that daily examinations of the powered industrial vehicles, such as, but not limited to, the Toyota (Model 7FGOU35, Serial # 61478) and the Hyster forklift (Model S60FT, Serial # F187V04693C) were conducted before being put into service. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation of the Verson 604 hydraulic press (data plate was not located) was adequately guarded. Employees were exposed to pinch point hazards while operating the press.       B)     Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation of the Chicago Steel press brake (Size 6L8; Serial # L910) was adequately guarded. Employees were exposed to pinch point hazards while operating the press brake.       C)     Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about March 16, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation of the Bantam press brake (Model B4120GFO; Serial # D9808) was adequately guarded. Employees were exposed to pinch point hazards while operating the press brake.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:     A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about February 22, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the blade was fully enclosed while employees operated the DeWalt radial arm saw located in the wood shop. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):     A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about March 15, 2016, the employer did not properly guard the point of operation of the Heim 400T mechanical power press (Model S400-48/102, Serial # 3407, 400 Ton). The press was equipped with light curtains and two-hand controls that were not located at a safe distance from the point of operation. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating the press.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c):     A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about March 7 2016, the employer did not establish adequate die setting procedures for mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, Heim 400T (Model S400-48/102, Serial # 3407, 400 Ton), Rousselle 100T (Model 10SS100; Serial # HPSA7929, 100 Ton), and Rousselle 40T (Model 4B48; Serial # P-31324, 40 Ton) to ensure that employees were protected from amputation hazards created by the point of operation.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press:    A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about March 7 2016, the employer did not enforce the use of die safety blocks while employees were setting up dies of the mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, Heim 400T (Model S400-48/102, Serial # 3407, 400 Ton), Rousselle 100T (Model 10SS100; Serial # HPSA7929, 100 Ton), and Rousselle 40T (Model 4B48; Serial # P-31324, 40 Ton). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while setting up dies in presses.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power press(es):     A)    Scioto Sign Co., Inc., located at 6047 U.S. Highway 68 North, Kenton, OH 43326: On or about March 7 2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of the mechanical power presses such as, but not limited to, Heim 400T (Model S400-48/102, Serial # 3407, 400 Ton), Rousselle 100T (Model 10SS100; Serial # HPSA7929, 100 Ton), and Rousselle 40T (Model 4B48; Serial # P-31324, 40 Ton). Training was not provided regarding the hazards associated with control of mode selection. Operators were exposed to amputation hazards.