OSHA Inspection: COLUMBIA SUSSEX MANAGEMENT LLC

Issued

Jun 6, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $5,000 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 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    On or about February 20, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer's energy control procedures were inadequate. Procedures did not specifically outline the scope, purpose, rules and techniques to be utilized for the control of all hazardous energy associated with the Omega-American Hypro II ironing machine. Employees were exposed to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing crushed-by, caught-between, struck-by or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2019

Abate by

Jun 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about February 20, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of its energy control procedure(s) to ensure that the procedure(s) and the requirement of this standard were met. Employees were exposed to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing crushed-by, caught-between, struck-by or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2019

Abate by

Jun 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  On or about February 20, 2019,  and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees. Failing to isolate all potential energy sources such as electrical, steam, water and gas could result in serious injuries such as crushed-by, caught-between, struck-by, or electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2019

Abate by

Jun 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    On or about February 20, 2019, and at times prior thereto, energy isolating equipment was not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.  Employees were exposed to unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy causing crushed-by, caught-between, struck-by or electrical shock hazards.