OSHA Inspection: SUNSTAR AMERICAS, INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,157 · Current $6,157

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)  Anton Zanoransky Bristling Machine #17 - On or about September 19, 2016, a worker received a crushing injury to the middle finger on the right hand while attempting to clear a jam from the tipper portion of the machine. The employer failed to utilize the documented energy control steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

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):  (a) Anton Zanoransky Bristling Machine #17 - On or about September 19, 2016, a worker received a crushing injury to the middle finger on the right hand while attempting to clear a jam from the tipper portion of the machine. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4), dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 9, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $4,617

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) Bristling Machine 17 - On or about September 19, 2016, the employer did not ensure an employee unjamming rubber gum stimulator parts on bristling machine #17 was trained as an "Authorized" employee.  The employee injured the middle finger on the right hand when the equipment moved suddenly and pinched the finger, which resulted a crushing injury.  The employee performed this servicing/maintenance activity without the knowledge and skills needed for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).