OSHA Inspection: J.L. CLARK LLC

Issued

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,548 · Current $12,934

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 July 17, 2017,the employer did not provide training to all affected or authorized employees on the energy control program causing them to be exposed to amputation hazards while clearing jams from the Minster, ser. no. P2-100-26850 South assembly.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $12,934 Reduced

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)    On or about July 17, 2017 employees were exposed to amputations while clearing jams from the Minster, ser. no. P2-100-26850 South assembly machine.  The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from amputation hazards using lockout tagout procedures that would require the following:    1) Machine or equipment shutdown   2) Machine or equipment isolation   3) Lockout or tagout device application   4) Verification of isolation     J.L. Clark, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1052892 citation number 1 item number 1 Group B  and was affirmed as a final order on 8/24/2015 with respect to a workplace located at 923 23rd Ave, Rockford, IL, 61104.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.