OSHA Inspection: ALLIED LOCKE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $7,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following:    a.) Guardrail systems;  b.) Safety net systems; or  c.)Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems:    1.) Heat Treat Furnace Area- On or about March 20, 2017 employees performing preventative maintenance on top of heat treat furnaces 2 through 5 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 ft. onto concrete floors where no method of fall protection was provided.    2.) Spiratron Machine-  On or about March 27, 2017 employees were standing on top of the Spiratron to unload parts from a container into the top door. While performing this operation employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 ft. onto concrete floors where no fall protection was provided.       Abatement documentation per 29 CFR 1903.19(d) is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system when the equipment was not covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.    On or about March 27, 2017 employees were exposed to falling into dangerous equipment while they stood on top of the Spiratron to unload parts from a container into the top door and a guardrail or travel restraint system was not provided.       Abatement documentation per 29 CFR 1903.19(d) is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers and under 44 inches wide with one open side was equipped by a stair-rail system and handrail:    Spiratron- On or about March 27, 2017 employees were exposed to fall hazards when using an open sided stairway, without a mid-rail in the stair-rail system, to access the hatch platform.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Nov 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,967 · Current $4,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that pulleys 7 feet or less from the floor or working platform were guarded:    Heat Treat Furnaces 1 through 5- On or about March 20, 2017 employees performing preventative maintenance on top of heat treat furnaces 1 through 5 were exposed to caught in hazards where the belt/pulley assembly for the fan drive was not guarded.    Abatement documentation required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Nov 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1): 1910.219(e)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were fully enclosed  by guards:    Heat Treat Furnaces 1 through 5- On or about March 20, 2017 employees performing preventative maintenance on top of heat treat furnaces 1 through 5 were exposed to caught in hazards where the drive belts created nip points at pulleys. No guarding were provided for the belt/pulley assembly.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Apr 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $7,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The employer did not ensure established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) were done in the following sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (1) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls,  (2) turn off and shut down the machines,  (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy,  (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:    Bolt Header Department- On or about June 1, 2017 employees performing set-up and die adjustment (servicing) in the point of operation of bolt headers were exposed to caught-in hazards from hazardous energy release and/or unexpected start-up likely to cause amputation. The employer did not ensure isolation of electrical energy nor was residual energy (flywheel) rendered safe. Employer provided safeguarding devices that did not provide effective alternative protection.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Apr 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure procedures were utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in machine set-up (servicing) activities:    Bolt Header Department- On or about June 1, 2017 employees were exposed to amputations from unexpected start-up while performing set-up (servicing) at the point of operation and were permitted to rely on machine controls and switches rather than utilizing hazardous energy isolation methods.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Apr 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $5,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    On or about June 1, 2017 employees were exposed to amputation hazards while performing set-up (servicing) at the point of operation and were not protected from unexpected start-up. Employees were not adequately trained to ensure that they acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to safely apply and use of hazardous energy isolation (lockout/tagout) for servicing bolt header machines. Employees were permitted to rely on machine controls and switches rather than using lockout/tagout.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 15, 2017

Abate by

Nov 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $5,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): The employer did not ensure portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in work locations inundated with water were approved for those locations.    Heat Treat Furnace Area- On or about March 20, 2017 employees working in the heat treat area were exposed to shock/electrocution where the 480V cord connection devices for the "Charge Carts" were submerged in rain water. The wiring devices were not approved for wet locations.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).