OSHA Inspection: LITTLE TIKES COMPANY

Issued

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.   On or about December 17, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees utilized the procedures for the safe application, usage, and removal of potentially hazardous energy controls while reattaching the #2 blow mold machine cyclone air lock guard.  Energy sources include electric power.

Issued

2017-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:  On or about December 17, 2016, Blow Mold Technicians were exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating parts while reattaching the #2 blow mold machine cyclone air lock guard.  The employer did not ensure Blow Mold Technicians 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 electric power.