OSHA Inspection: A-BRITE PLATING COMPANY

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $10,689 · Current $0 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 April 11, 2016, the employer did not ensure there was sufficient safe clearance in the B-line aisle way at the rack conveyor auto transfer point.  B-line machine operators were exposed to struck-by hazards when the B-line plating racks were automatically conveyed across the aisle way.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,908 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  On or about April 11, 2016, the employer did not inform employees, by posting danger signs or other equally effective means, that work near and enter the A-line and B-line plating process tanks of the existence, location, and danger posed by the permit required spaces.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,908 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:   On or about April 11, 2016, before allowing employees and supervisors to enter the A and B line plating process tanks the employer did not document the completion of a confined space entry permit to ensure the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit required confined space entry operations were implemented.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $0 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:   On or about March 14, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees were utilizing the procedures for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls while clearing a jammed parts rack that had fallen into a plating process tank on the B plating line.  Energy sources include, but not limited to; electric power.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):     On or about March 14, 2016, a machine operator was exposed to machine hazards associated with the unexpected energization of moving parts during the clearing of a jammed parts rack that had fallen into a plating process tank on the B plating line.  The employer did not ensure the machine operator implemented energy control procedures by affixing a lockout device to the electrical energy isolation device [per the 1910.147(d)(4) requirements] and verified the isolation and deenergization of the machine had been accomplished [(d)(6)].

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group:   On or about March 14, 2016, a crew of employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with the unexpected energization of moving parts during the clearing of a jammed parts rack that had fallen into a plating process tank on the B plating line.  The employer did not ensure the crew implemented group energy control procedures by each employee affixing a lockout device to the electrical energy isolation device [per the 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D) requirements] and verified the isolation and deenergization of the machine had been accomplished [per the 1910.147(d)(6) requirements].  Energy sources include, but not limited to; electric energy.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:   On or about March 14, 2016, the employer did not ensure machine operators clearing a jammed parts rack from inside the B plating line etch tank were trained in the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.   Energy sources include, but are not limited to; electrical power.