OSHA Inspection: ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 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:    (A)  A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure;  (B)  Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  (C)  Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and  (D)  Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.     a) Signal Machine Production Area- Conveyor Belt and Rollers: On or before September 21, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical, struck-by and caught-in hazards, in that the employer did not have a specific procedure to lockout the Signal Machine (S/N 60725), also called the Tile Splitter Machine, when performing duties associated with troubleshooting and cleaning on the machine.    b) Signal Machine Production Area-Electrical Panel Door: On or before September 26, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical, struck-by and caught-in hazards, in that the employer did not have a specific procedure to lockout the Signal Machine (S/N 60725), also called the Tile Splitter Machine, when performing duties associated with troubleshooting and cleaning on the machine.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a) Signal Machine Production Area - Conveyor Belt and Rollers: On or before September 19, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by, and caught-in hazards, in that the employer did not provide affected and authorized employees training to lockout the Signal Machine (S/N 60725) during troubleshooting and cleaning.    b) Signal Machine Production Area - Electrical Panel Door: On or before September 19, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical, struck-by, and caught-in hazards, in that the employer did not provide affected and authorized employees training to lockout the Signal Machine (S/N 60725) during troubleshooting and cleaning.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Abate by

Apr 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.    a) Signal Machine Production Area -Conveyor Belt, Figure 8 Configuration: On or before September 21, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards, in that the employer did not have a guard at the point of operation on the Signal Machine's (S/N 60725) Figure 8 Belt when employees were required to cut scrap material and/or strings off of the carpet.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,063 · Current $638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:      a) Warehouse and Production Areas: On or before September 21, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical, struck-by and caught-in hazards associated with carpet mill activities in that the employer did not certify that a workplace hazard assessment had been completed.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a)  Signal Machine Production Area- Sew-on Area: On or about September 21, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that an extension cord was used with an industrial fan (Heat Buster; model number: unknown, S/N: B00) as a permanent source for wiring.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) Warehouse and Glue Table: On or before September 21, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with carpet mill activities in that the employer did not have a list of chemicals on site such as, but not limited to, glue for the backs of carpet and propane for forklifts.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   a) Warehouse and Glue Table: On or before September 21, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards associated with carpet mill activities in that the employer did not have Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals that are used on site such as, but not limited to, glue for the backs of carpet and propane for forklifts.