OSHA Inspection: FB LABORATORIES INC.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Nov 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $6,548 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) Worksite, Manufacturing Department: Employees expected to perform cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance work, as per the equipment logbook, on Rimek Roll Compactor, Equipment #RC-01, were neither provided with nor utilizing energy control procedures; on or about 3/11/16.    b) Worksite, Room #4: Employees expected to perform cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance work, as per the equipment logbook, on the ACG-Pam Capsule Machine were neither provided with nor utilizing energy control procedures; on or about 3/11/16.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Nov 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $6,548 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a) Worksite, Manufacturing Department: Employees expected to perform cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance work, as per the equipment logbook, on Rimek Roll Compactor, Equipment #RC-01, were not provided with training on utilizing energy control procedures; on or about 3/11/16.    b) Worksite, Room #4: Employees expected to perform cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance work, as per the equipment logbook, on the ACG-Pam Capsule Machine were not provided with training on utilizing energy control procedures; on or about 3/11/16.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Nov 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $6,548 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:    a) Worksite, Manufacturing Department: Employees operating the Rimek Roll Compactor (model KERC 200/75, serial No. 1214012, manufactured by Karnavati Engineering Ltd.) were exposed to amputation hazards from rotating parts. The feed screw was not guarded through the hopper, allowing employees to come in contact with the danger zone while running the granulation process or cleaning and servicing the equipment; on or about 3/10/16.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.