FREMONT, OH —
OSHA Inspection: CARBO FORGE, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
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.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CARBO FORGE, INC.
- Site address
- 150 STATE ROUTE 523
- City
- FREMONT
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 43420
- Mailing
- 150 STATE ROUTE 523, FREMONT, OH 43420
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332111
- Employees
- 54
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Sep 6, 2019
- Abate by
- Oct 31, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $6,630
General-duty citation text
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
- Issued
- Sep 6, 2019
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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
- Issued
- Sep 6, 2019
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $0 Reduced
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) 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
- Issued
- Sep 6, 2019
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $9,282 · Current $9,282
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) 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
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Source
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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