OSHA Inspection: JVK OPERATIONS, LTD

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Nov 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[A], 29CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[B], 29CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[C], and 29CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[D]:     a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Throughout the plant :   The employer did not develop specific procedures for all types and forms of hazardous energy associated with each type of machinery including but not limited to: Washing tunnels, Washer extractor presses, Dryers, Folding machines, Ironer machines, etc., occurred on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Nov 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Washer extraction press:   The employer did not provide specific training on lockout/tagout procedures and the purpose and function of the energy control program for Washing tunnels and Washer extractor presses' operators to use when they perform unjamming operations on those machines, on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Washer extractor press area:   Lockout or Tagout devices had not been affixed to each energy source of the Washing tunnels and Washer extractor press machines by an authorized employee prior to an employee placing their body inside the point of operations while performing unjamming operations on those machines, on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Throughout the plant :   The employer did not install a guard devices for the pinch point on machines including but not limited to; Washing tunnels, Folding machines, Ironer machines, etc., occurred on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Dryer area:  The right side of the Lavatec dryer #1, Type T56G/u, S/N 7560319 has a guard missing to cover a belt and pulley,  observed on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Dryer area:  The right side of the Lavatec dryer #1, Type T56G/u, S/N 7560319 has a guard missing to cover a belt and pulley,  observed on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a)  JVK Operations, Ltd. - Folding area: Employees are exposed to crushing injuries while working near and around unguarded chains and sprockets on the side of the BBD Lavatec Master folding machine while in operation.  Occurred on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    a)  JVK Operations, Ltd. - Throughout the plant: Compressed air used by employees to cleaning lint from machines and other surfaces was approximately 110 p.s.i., Occurred or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Ironer area:  Missing covers on the Ironer machine #1 exposes the electrical wires and other components, observed on or about 12/19/2017.    b) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Folding area:  Missing covers on multiple Folding machines exposes the electrical wires and other components, observed on or about 12/19/2017.    c) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Dryer area:  Missing covers on drying machine #1 exposes electrical wires and other components, observed on or about 12/19/2017.    d) JVK Operations, Ltd.  - Washing tunnel:  Missing covers on washing machine tunnel #1 exposes electrical wires and other components, observed on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Dryer area:  The right side of the Lavatec dryer, Type T56G/u, S/N 7560319 has a splice and damaged cord which was fixed with masking tape,  observed on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Dryer area:  Missing knockouts on the control panel near dryer #3, observed on or about 12/19/2017.    b) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Folding area:  Missing knockouts on the small folding machines, observed on or about 12/19/2017.    c) JVK Operations, Ltd. - behind Dryer area:  Missing knockouts on the covers on the metering pump control panels , observed on or about 12/19/2017.

Issued

May 24, 2018

Abate by

Jun 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Ironer area:  Damaged strain relief on cable connecting the electric box on the ironer machine (480 Volts) Chicago EDGE automatic feeder model #Kingedge S/N 48835, observed on or about 12/19/2017.  b) JVK Operations, Ltd. - Folding area:  Damaged strain relief on one of the cables connecting a folding machine, observed on or about 12/19/2017.