OSHA Inspection: ALRO STEEL CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 12, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $6,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. 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 25 August 2017, prior to starting work on the machines, to include blade changes on the Schelling fk8, employees were not required to apply hazardous energy controls as follows:     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 Tag-out 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.    The employer failed to take the necessary steps to ensure that their employees were properly protected against amputation hazards from unexpected start-up. The interlock device on the saw blade access door was bypassed. The employer relied on the interlocked door during saw blade changes. Hazardous energy controls (Lockout) were not implemented and performed to protect the employee from the caught-in hazard, likely to result in amputation.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).