OSHA Inspection: AUTOPLAS DIVISION, WINDSOR MOLD GROUP

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Jan 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

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)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards while walking and working on the top of the platen of the hydraulic 2200 Ton Engel Press # 16 (Model: Duo 2200; Serial # 178920). Employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, plugging mold heaters. Employees were not protected by guardrails, safety net systems, or by personal fall arrest systems. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8½ feet from the platen to the platform below and approximately 12½ feet from the platen to the floor below.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Mar 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

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:     A)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for the hydraulic 2200 Ton Engel Press # 16 (Model: Duo 2200; Serial # 178920) and the Fanuc Robot (Type: R2000iA/165F) at the Press # 16 were conducted at least annually. Employees did not follow all the steps required for the control of the hazardous energy sources prior to conducting activities such as, but not limited to, checking part numbers, connecting air lines, checking the valve gates, troubleshooting the robotic arm, and cleaning inside the robots cage. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caughtin-between hazards while performing these tasks.       B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 14, 2018, the employer did not ensure that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508) and the Fanuc Robot (Type: R-2000iB/165F) at the Press # 13 were conducted at least annually. Employees did not follow all the steps required for the control of the hazardous energy sources prior to conducting activities such as, but not limited to, rearranging air lines inside the mold and working inside the robots cage. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caughtin-between hazards while performing these tasks. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while performing these tasks.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Mar 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received 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:     A)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 10, 2018, the employer did not adequately train employees to lockout/tagout the hydraulic 2200 Ton Engel Press # 16 (Model: Duo 2200; Serial # 178920) and the Fanuc Robot (Type: R2000iA/165F) at the Press # 16. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources prior to conducting activities such as, but not limited to, checking part numbers, connecting air lines, checking the valve gates, troubleshooting the robotic arm, and cleaning inside the robots cage. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caughtin-between hazards while performing these tasks.      B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 14, 2018, the employer did not adequately train employees to lockout/tagout the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508) and the Fanuc Robot (Type: R-2000iB/165F) at the Press # 13. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources prior to conducting activities such as, but not limited to, rearranging air lines inside the mold and working inside the robots cage. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caughtin-between hazards while performing these tasks.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

May 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced

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)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of the hazardous energy sources, were performed. Employees did not deenergize the hydraulic 2200 Ton Engel Press # 16 (Model: Duo 2200; Serial # 178920) prior to working inside the press while checking part numbers, connecting air lines, and checking the valve gates. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught in-between hazards while performing these tasks.      B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of the hazardous energy sources, were performed. Employees did not deenergize equipment such as, but not limited to, the Fanuc Robot (Type: R2000iA/165F) at the hydraulic 2200 Ton Engel Press # 16 prior to performing activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting the robotic arm and cleaning inside the robot's cage. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while performing these tasks.      C)     Autolas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 14, 2018, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of the hazardous energy sources, were performed. Employees did not deenergize the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508) and the Fanuc Robot (Type: R-2000iB/165F) at the Press # 13 prior to performing activities such as, but not limited to, rearranging air lines inside the mold and working inside the robot's cage. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caughtin-between hazards while performing these tasks.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Mar 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

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)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about August 20, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees were adequately trained in and familiar with electrical safety-related work practices such as, but not limited to, the use of special precautionary techniques and personal protective equipment. Maintenance employees were exposed to electrical hazards such as electrocution, electrical shock, and arc flash/blast when conducting activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting and checking part number for the disconnect on the electrical panel for the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508).       B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 11, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees were adequately trained in and familiar with electrical safety-related work practices such as, but not limited to, the use of special precautionary techniques and personal protective equipment. Maintenance employees were exposed to electrical hazards, such as electrocution, electrical shock, and arc flash/blast when conducting activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting, cleaning, and replacing heater bands on the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508).

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Mar 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $0 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)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about August 20, 2018, the employer did not ensure that electrical safety-related work practices were utilized to protect employees from electrical hazards such as electrocution, electrical shock, and arc flash/blast. Maintenance employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting and checking part number for the disconnect on the electrical panel for the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508).       B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 11, 2018, the employer did not ensure that electrical safety-related work practices were utilized to protect employees from electrical hazards such as electrocution, electrical shock, and arc flash/blast. Maintenance employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting, cleaning, and replacing heater bands on the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508).

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Mar 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B): 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B):  Before circuits or equipment was worked as deenergized, a qualified person did not use test equipment to test the circuit elements and electrical parts of equipment to which employees would be exposed and did not verify that the circuit elements and equipment parts were deenergized:     A)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about August 20, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees verified that the equipment was de-energized prior to conducting activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting and checking part number for the disconnect on the electrical panel for the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508). Employees were exposed to electrical hazards such as electrocution, electrical shock, and arc flash/blast.       B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 11, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees verified that the equipment was de-energized prior to conducting activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting, cleaning, and replacing heater bands on the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508). Employees were exposed to electrical hazards such as electrocution, electrical shock, and arc flash/blast.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Mar 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $6,467 Reduced

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)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about August 20, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees used proper electrical protective equipment for the face, head, hands, and body to prevent burns, electrocution, electrical shock, or other injuries when employees were performing maintenance operations on electrical equipment.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while conducting activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting and checking part number for the disconnect on the electrical panel for the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508).       B)     Autoplas Division, Windsor Mold Group, located at 560 Goodrich Road, Bellevue, OH 44811: On or about September 11, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees used proper electrical protective equipment for the face, head, hands, and body to prevent burns, electrocution, electrical shock, or other injuries when employees were performing maintenance operations on electrical equipment.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while conducting activities such as, but not limited to, troubleshooting, cleaning, and replacing heater bands on the hydraulic 1000 Ton Demag Press # 13 (Model: Titan 900; Serial # 0508).