OSHA Inspection: REFRACTORY COATING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Aug 18, 2016

Abate by

Sep 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,989 · Current $3,990 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 July 21, 2016, the employer did not ensure hazardous energy control procedures were documented and utilized for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls when employees cleaned the Ross, Model HSD-50, Serial No. 113428, 500 gallon mixer machine, known as mixer #3.  Energy Sources include, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power.

Issued

Aug 18, 2016

Abate by

Sep 14, 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 July 21, 2016, a plant laborer was exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating parts during the cleaning (servicing) of a Ross, Model HSD-50, Serial No. 113428, 500 gallon mixer machine, known as mixer #3.  The employer did not ensure the plant laborer implemented energy control procedures by turning off the machine [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements], isolating the machine from the energy source(s) [(d)(3)], affixing a lockout device [(d)(4)(i)], and verifying de-energization and isolation had been accomplished prior to cleaning the machine [(d)(6)].  Energy Sources include, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power.

Issued

Aug 18, 2016

Abate by

Sep 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,989 · Current $3,990 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 July 21, 2016, the employer did not ensure each authorized employee received training in the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control when cleaning (servicing) the Ross, Model HSD-50, Serial No. 113428, 500 gallon mixer machine, known as mixer #3.  Energy Sources include, but are not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power.