OSHA Inspection: R.C.M. INDUSTRIES DBA INLAND DIE CASTING COMPANY

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $6,172 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:         a) On May 10, 2018, a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure(s) was not performed at least annually to identify potential deficiencies and to ensure skill proficiency was maintained while utilizing the procedure(s).

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.    a) Trim Press Department - On or about May 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) performing electrical work were trained and familiar with safety-related work practices. An employee came in contact with live electrical equipment and suffered an electrical shock when installing additional light lamps on Trim Press #16.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a) Trim Press Department - On or about May 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) used safety-related work practices to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when performing electrical work such as installing additional light lamps on Trim Press #16.  An employee came in contact with live electrical equipment during installation of the lighting and suffered an electrical shock.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a) Trim Press Department - On or about May 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that an employee working on installing additional light lamps on Trim Press #16, was provided the appropriate personal protective equipment for electrical hazards. An employee installing lighting suffered an electrical shock when working without appropriate personal protective equipment.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    a) Trim Press Department - On or about May 7, 2018, the employer did not maintain a copy of the written safety related work practice procedures outlined in 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2) for employees performing work on or near exposed energized parts such as installing lighting on a Trip Press.  An employee suffered an electrical shock when he came into contact with live electrical equipment during installation of the lamps.