OSHA Inspection: HP PELZER AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Abate by

Feb 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $129,336 · Current $90,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) Plant - On or about 08/03/17 and at times prior thereto employees performed repairs and maintenance, of the BUN Foaming Machine.  Workers participating in lockout/tagout, were not trained about the location and use of the lockout/tagout procedure, the recognition of the type and magnitude of the hazardous energies, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation. Workers were exposed to accidental contact with electrical energy and gravitational energy.     HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 924666, citation number 1, item number 8, issued on 01/28/2014 and affirmed as a final order on  02/20/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1884 Warrenton Hwy, Thomson, GA 30824.    HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1133070, citation number 2, item number 6, issued on 09/07/16 and affirmed as a final order on  09/21/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1884 Warrenton Hwy, Thomson, GA 30824.    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 purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Abate by

Feb 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  a) Plant - On or about 08/03/17 and at times prior thereto employees performed repairs and maintenance of the Bun Foaming Machine.  The lockout/tagout procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps to control the hazardous gravitational energy stored by the counterweight:  HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 924666, citation number 1, item number 6, issued on 01/28/2014 and affirmed as a final order on  02/20/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1884 Warrenton Hwy, Thomson, GA 30824.  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 purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 19, 2018

Abate by

Feb 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group:  a) Plant, Light Foam Area - On or about 03/08/16 and at times prior thereto employees  applied lockout/tagout during maintenance/repairs of the Bun Foaming Machine. Only one person applied locks, while the rest of the workers were unprotected from  the sudden start of machinery and potential errors during shift changes. The employer did not modify the existing procedure with instructions for the protection of employees performing maintenance as a crew.     HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1133070, citation number 1, item number 2-a, issued on 09/07/2016 and affirmed as a final order on  09/21/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1884 Warrenton Hwy, Thomson, GA 30824.  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.