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OSHA Inspection: CARBO FORGE, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of CARBO FORGE, INC. in 150 STATE ROUTE 523, FREMONT, OH 43420 (NAICS 332111). OSHA activity number 344128624.

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Establishment
CARBO FORGE, INC.
Site address
150 STATE ROUTE 523
City
FREMONT
State
OH
ZIP
43420
Mailing
150 STATE ROUTE 523, FREMONT, OH 43420
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332111
Employees
54
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 II B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Sep 6, 2019
Abate by
Oct 31, 2019
Penalty
Initial $6,630 · Current $6,630
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:   A)     Carbo Forge, Inc., located at 150 State Route 523, Fremont, OH 43420: On or about June 17, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the 530 Ton Hydraulic Shear (Advanced Machine Design Company, Model # 530-2230; Serial # 9102), located in the Shear Building, identified specific procedural steps how to control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, the gravitational energy of the shear. Employees did not control the gravitational energy of the shear before changing blades and were exposed to struck-by and pinch point hazards that could result in in amputations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $6630
  • — Z (S) $6630

1910.147 C07 I A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Sep 6, 2019
Abate by
Sep 17, 2019
Penalty
Initial $6,630 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:   A)     Carbo Forge, Inc., located at 150 State Route 523, Fremont, OH 43420: On or about June 17, 2019, the employer did not adequately train employees to lockout/tagout equipment such as, but not limited to, the 530 Ton Hydraulic Shear (Advanced Machine Design Company, Model # 530-2230; Serial # 9102) located in the Shear Building. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, gravitational before changing blades. Employees were exposed to struck-by and pinch point hazards that could result in in amputations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $6630

1910.147 D

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Sep 6, 2019
Abate by
Sep 17, 2019
Penalty
Initial $6,630 · Current $0 Reduced
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)     Carbo Forge, Inc., located at 150 State Route 523, Fremont, OH 43420: On or about June 17, 2019, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of the hazardous energy sources, were performed. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, gravitational before changing blades on the 530 Ton Hydraulic Shear (Advanced Machine Design Company, Model # 530-2230; Serial # 9102) located in the Shear Building. Employees were exposed to struck-by and pinch point hazards that could result in amputations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $6630

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Sep 6, 2019
Abate by
Sep 17, 2019
Penalty
Initial $9,282 · Current $9,282
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)     Carbo Forge, Inc., located at 150 State Route 523, Fremont, OH 43420: On or about June 24, 2019, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of adequate machine guarding were provided to protect employees from hazards such as, but not limited to, the pinch point created between a bar and the rollers on the 530 Ton Hydraulic Shear (Advanced Machine Design Company, Model # 530-2230; Serial # 9102) located in the Shear Building. Employees were exposed to pinch point hazards that could result in amputations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9282
  • — Z (S) $9282

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344128624.

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