OSHA Inspection: J. S. T. CORPORATION

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,051 · Current $5,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) through (d) of this section:     a) Production Are - On or about December 23, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures that were established, were specific to the equipment such as the Flex, ATL, and NRX machines, and clearly outlined the following: a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure (servicing, maintenance, and/or un-jamming), procedural steps for shutting down, isolating and securing the machine to control hazardous energy (electrical, and pneumatic), procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them, and specific requirements for testing the machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices and other energy control measures.

Issued

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Facility Wide - On or about December 23, 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

Feb 6, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a) Production Area - On September 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure an employee performing the servicing and maintenance on machines in the plant was trained as an Authorized employee to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls.