OSHA Inspection: RYESON CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 22, 2019

Abate by

May 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $13,260

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:    On or about October 12, 2018, and thereafter, an employee was performing set-up and die changes on machines such as, but not limited to, the 066 Minster 95-ton punch press. The employee did not have training thus exposing the employee to un-expected start-up from the lack of knowledge and training of the hazards associated with lock out tag out.         Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 22, 2019

Abate by

May 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,956 · Current $13,260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:    A.  On or about October 12, 2018, and thereafter, the employer did not provide a method of guarding on the Cincinnati mill to prevent employees from having their hands or fingers in the point of operation of the blade and other moving parts.     B. On or about November 9, 2018, and thereafter, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation was guarded for the Leland Gifford drill press to prevent employees from having their hands and fingers in the zone of danger during operation.     C. On or about November 9, 2018, and thereafter, the employer did not provide a method of guarding on the detent machine to prevent employees from having their hands and fingers in the zone of danger during operation.      Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).