OSHA Inspection: H.B. FULLER COMPANY

Issued

Jul 25, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  Production Room - On or about May 10, 2018, an energy control procedure was not utilized while employees cleaned and serviced mixers, thereby exposing employees to amputations and struck by hazards.  In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Jul 25, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, including, but not limited to items of this section.  Production Room - On or about May 10, 2018, energy control procedure(s) did not clearly identify the specific techniques to control electrical, pneumatic, and gravity energy sources for the 200, 100, and 50 gallon mixers.   In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Jul 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees.   Production Room - On or about May 10, 2018, employees cleaning and servicing the mixers were not provided training on lock out and energy control, thereby exposing employees to amputation and moving machine part hazards.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 25, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place.     Production Room - On or about May 14, 2018, the Crown forklift truck did not have a nameplate which contains important information regarding the forklift such as capacities and appropriate designation.  The forklift was used in an environment  containing Class I, Division II rated flammable materials being processed including but not limited to methyl methacrylate and acetone exposing employees to explosions and fire hazards.   In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Jul 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   Production Room: On or about May 14, 2018,  an employee operated a crown forklift truck (sit down) without the employer ensuring the employee was competent to do so by successfully completing training and evaluation exposing the employee to struck  by and crushing hazards.   In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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.