OSHA Inspection: VESUVIUS USA CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

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)  On or about October 9, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees utilized energy control procedures on the winder prior to conducting paper jams and job set up. The winder was not isolated from the electrical energy source prior to engaging in these activities. Employees were exposed to hazards from the cutter and other moving parts while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work.      As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lock-out/tag-out device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910.147(d)(5)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)], are not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards such as, but not limited to, tool changes and setup operations.

Issued

Dec 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $9,066 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a)  On or about October 9, 2018 the employer did not ensure the cutter on the back side of the winder machine was adequately guarded allowing employees to access the point of operation.

Issued

Dec 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a)       On or about October 9, 2018 the employer did not ensure that the rotating shaft on the winder machine was guarded exposing employees to caught in hazards.