OSHA Inspection: TENNECO, INC.

Issued

Nov 3, 2016

Abate by

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,533 · Current $3,266 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    On or about July 6, 2016, and times prior to, for the Rod Welders located in Department 13, written energy control procedures and training did not include specific steps to be followed for troubleshooting and activating the pneumatic air valve that introduces pressure to allow the jaw clamps inside the welders to retract.  Employee activated the pneumatic air valve on Rod Welder 3, #4588, while an employee was performing troubleshooting tasks.  Employee was exposed to the hazard of amputations.

Issued

Nov 3, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $10,888 · Current $4,000 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 July 6, 2016, and times prior to, Department 13 Rod Welder area, the pneumatic air valves on the Rod Welders were not guarded to prevent unauthorized employee access.  Unauthorized employees activated the pneumatic air valve on Rod Welder 3, #4588, which exposed employee to amputation hazards.