OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN NTN BEARING MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Feb 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $5,543

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (1) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls,  (2) turn off and shut down the machines,  (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy,  (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.    Elgin, Illinois plant, units 1, 2, 3, automated CNC grinders GAD-I, TOYO-I, GAD-O, GAD-H: on or about July 19, 2018, operators assigned to replace grinding wheels in the point-of-operation were not required to follow the established sequence for hazardous energy isolation (Lockout Tagout) of equipment, and relied on a stopped automation cycle to prevent unexpected startup. Operators had their hands and fingers exposed to laceration hazards from contact with rotating grinding wheels.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).