OSHA Inspection: PYROTEK INC.

Issued

Aug 22, 2019

Abate by

Oct 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $5,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section shall utilize lockout, unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section:    On or about February 25, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the Cosen band saw (Saw #01) was locked and tagged out prior to employees changing the saw blade or performing other tasks that could expose them to hazards such as but not limited to point of operation and moving parts.      -

Issued

Aug 22, 2019

Abate by

Oct 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:    On or about February 25, 2019, the employer failed to conduct an audit of their lock out tag out (control of hazardous energy program) at least annually to ensure the program is up to date and effective.  The employer has not reviewed their program since the year 2009 and new equipment has been added to the facility, such as but not limited to the Cosen band saw (Saw #01).  Employees are exposed to hazards such as but not limited to point of operation and moving parts.      -

Issued

Aug 22, 2019

Abate by

Oct 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $5,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    On or about February 25, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that employees operating the Cosen band saw (Saw #01) were trained in the purpose and function of the lock out tag out procedure. Employees who were not trained are performing tasks such as but not limited to blade change outs without the saw being locked and tagged out.  Employees are exposed to hazards such as but not limited to point of operation and moving parts.      -

Issued

Aug 22, 2019

Abate by

Oct 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(i): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.    On or about February 25, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the Cosen band saw (Saw #01) had the point of operation guarded.  Employees operating the band saw where exposed to the saw blade where the saw comes into contact with the graphite material that is being cut to size.    -

Issued

Aug 22, 2019

Abate by

Sep 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $5,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer failed to report the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, within (24) twenty-four hours:  On or about February 25, the employer failed to report a partial fingertip amputation that was the result of an employee whose finger came into contact with the large saw blade on the Cosen band saw (Saw #01)hat was in operation. The employee was trying to take a measurement of the graphite material that was already inside the machine, which was running.