OSHA Inspection: JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 12, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $13,494

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): Energy control procedure.  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  a. On or about October 15, 2019, the employer's energy control procedures for Weld department Tunnel Lines did not include specific procedural steps to address potential stored mechanical energy associated with jig cart set-up activities. Employees performed required duties covered by this part that involved stored mechanical energy exposure when jig cart suspension occurred due to positioning pin misalignment during the activity. On October 7, 2019, an employee suffered a partial finger amputation related to the performance of the jig cart set-up task on Tunnel Line 1 at station 10.

Issued

Mar 12, 2020

Abate by

Apr 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): Training and Communication. The employer shall 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. The training shall include the following:  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  a. On or about October 15, 2019, the employer failed to assure that authorized employee training addressed mechanical stored energy associated with jig cart set-up activities for Weld department Tunnel Line 1 employees. Employees  performed this activity on a daily basis as authorized employees and had not received training in mechanical stored energy sources, such as the stored mechanical energy exposure when jig cart suspension occurred due to positioning pin misalignment during the activity. On October 7, 2019, an employee suffered a partial finger amputation related to the performance of the jig cart set-up task on Tunnel Line 1 at station 10.