OSHA Inspection: EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $11,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    a) Bay 8- On July 19, 2017, established procedures for the application of energy control did not specify the steps for securing the hazardous kinetic energy of the rotating saw blades on the Tsune Circular Sawing Machines 20 and 21.    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

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):        a) Bay 8- On or about July 19, 2017, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts from the unexpected start-up and energization of the Tsune Circular Sawing Machine #20 and Tsune Circular Sawing Machine #21 when opening the guards that covered the saw blade and moving vice. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform saw blade changes [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.    b) Bay 8- On or about July 24, 2017, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts from the unexpected start-up and energization of the Amada Horizontal Bandsaws S9A, S10A, S22A, S23A, and S26A when opening the guards that covered the saw blade and drive wheels.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform saw blade changes [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

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $11,500 Reduced

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) Bay 8- On July 19, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees performing saw blade changes on the Tsune Circular Sawing Machines understood the requirements for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls while accessing hazardous areas.      b) Bay 8- On or about July 24, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees performing saw blade changes on the Amada Horizontal Bandsaws understood the requirements for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls while accessing hazardous areas.      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

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $11,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer failed to train employees in recognizing and avoiding caught-in hazards associated with moving parts of machines and in proper use of guards:    a) Bay 8- On July 19, 2017, the employer failed to ensure employees were trained to guard hazards created by the moving saw blade on either side of the pint of operation on the Amada Horizontal Bandsaws S10A and S26A by correctly using the movable guard.     b) Bay 8- On July 27, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained to guard hazards created by the moving Horizontal Bandsaws S9A, S22A, and S23A by correctly using the movable guard.     c) Bay 8 - On July 19, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained on safe work practices concerning hazards created by the point of operation on the Tsune 20 Circular Sawing Machine.     d) Bay 8 - On or about July 13, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained on safe work practices concerning hazards created by the point of operation on the Tsune 21 Circular Sawing Machines.     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

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,141 · Current $11,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a) Bay 8- On July 19, 2017, the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of each energy control procedure at least annually to verify the procedures were adequate and were being applied properly.  This would include an inspection of the machine specific procedures for the Tsune Circular Sawing Machines and Amada Horizontal Bandsaws.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).