OSHA Inspection: BUD MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a. On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees working from a stair well landing performing powder coating were protected from a fall of approximately 7 feet.     b. On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees performing powder coating were protected from a fall of approximately 4 feet into the powder coating machine.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Nov 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who uses personal fall protection systems prior to being exposed to a fall hazard:    On or about April 5, 2018, the employer did not provide fall protection training to employees required to wear a personal fall arrest system to perform powder coating.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Nov 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 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:    a. On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees working on the plasma cutter were protected from crushing injuries by ensuring lockout tagout procedures were developed.     b. On or about April 5, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees working on the powder coating wash rack were protected against being struck by water at approximately 2500 psi by ensuring lockout tagout procedures were developed.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Nov 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):    a. On or about March 21, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and crushing hazards while troubleshooting the fiber optic laser machine located in the production area. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.     b. On or about April 5, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with high pressure heated water while cleaning the high pressure wash located in the production area. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Nov 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure an annual audit was performed of employees performing work on the fiber optic laser machine and high pressure wash. Employees were working inside the machines without controlling hazardous energy through lockout tagout.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Nov 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $0 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. On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees performing maintenance on the plasma cutter were trained on lockout tagout. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards.    b. On or about April 5, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees cleaning the powder coat wash rack were trained on lockout tagout. Employees were exposed to an approximate 2500 psi water pressure.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Nov 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    On or about April 5, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees utilizing compressed air at 97 psi to blow remove excess powder coating were protected from flying chips by ensuring the use of an air pressure reducing end.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,880 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure angle grinders utilized to grind metal racks in the grinding/welding department had guards in place.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure a written certification was performed in the workplace. Employees are required to wear safety glasses, N95 dust masks, nitrile gloves, and welding leathers.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to perform personal protective equipment training for employees required to wear safety glasses, N95 dust mask, nitrile gloves, and welding leathers.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Jul 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees operating an American Crane to move steel plates weighing approximately 500 pounds performed monthly hook inspections.

Issued

Jun 6, 2018

Abate by

Jul 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure employees operating an American Crane to move steel plates weighing approximately 500 pounds performed monthly chain inspections.