OSHA Inspection: INCA PRESSWOOD-PALLETS, LTD.

Issued

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,885 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): Energy control procedure.  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 A-D of this section:   On or about April 25, 2018, the employer's machine specific energy control procedure for the Deflasher did not include specific procedural steps for isolating and blocking stored mechanical energy and did not include the specific procedural steps for the placement of devices such as hardware for controlling stored mechanical energy. The Deflasher "table" when in the "up" position was subject to gravitational force that was released in an injury accident during machine servicing activities covered by this part.

Issued

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c): General -  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5): Protective materials and hardware.  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.  On or about April 25, 2018, the employer's energy control program did not include and the employer failed to provide protective materials and hardware for use in isolating and blocking stored mechanical energy for covered activities involved with servicing and maintenance activities for the Deflasher. Employees performing covered activities, such as switch replacement, had potential exposure to stored mechanical energy when the Deflasher "table" was in the "up" position and not isolated or blocked with appropriate protective material or hardware.

Issued

Aug 17, 2018

Abate by

Sep 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,885 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  On or about May 3, 2018, the employer failed to conduct a periodic inspection of the machine specific energy control procedure for the Deflasher, such as but not limited to including the control of mechanical energy related to the Deflasher component known as the "table." Employees have potential exposure to stored mechanical energy associated with the "table" being positioned in the "up" position during servicing and maintenance activities covered by this part.

Issued

Aug 17, 2018

Abate by

Sep 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  On or about April 25, 2018, the employer had not assured that authorized employees received training in the recognition of stored mechanical energy sources and the related means necessary for isolation and control of those sources, such as but not limited to, those related to the Deflasher. Employees performing covered activities, such as switch replacement, had potential exposure to stored mechanical energy when the Deflasher "table" was in the "up" position and not isolated or blocked with appropriate protective material or hardware.

Issued

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,885 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices shall be affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  a. On or about April 25, 2018, a maintenance employee performing activities covered by this part, failed to affix an energy isolating device as part of the employer's energy control procedure for the Deflasher machine. During the maintenance and servicing actiivities associated with diagnosis, switch removal and switch replacement, an energy isolating device, such as a lock, tag, or a locked or tagged hasp, was not affixed to the electrical disconnect for this equipment. Due to this condition, the maintenance employee had potential exposure to caught-in, struck-by and potential crushing hazards.   b. On or about April 25, 2018,  energy isolating devices or equipment were not utilized by a maintenance employee performing activities covered by this part to isolate and control stored mechanical energy associated with the "Table" component for the Deflasher machine during this covered activity. During the maintenance and servicing actiivities associated with diagnosis, switch removal and switch replacement, the employee was exposed to caught-in, struck-by and crushing hazards associated with the stored mechanical energy from the "Table" component.

Issued

Aug 17, 2018

Abate by

Sep 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3): Group lockout or tagout.   29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii): Group lockout or tagout devices shall be used in accordance with the procedures required by paragraph (c)(4) of this section including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements:  29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.  On or about April 25, 2018, a maintenance employee and a shift supervisor failed to affix personal lockout (or tagout) devices to a group lockout device, group lockbox or other comparable device prior to performing covered activities  involved with servicing and maintenance activities for the Deflasher. These employees performed covered activities that involved potential exposure to caught-in hazards associated with an unexpected startup of the machine and stored mechanical energy when the Deflasher "table" was in the "up" position.