OSHA Inspection: NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE, LLC.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,747 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    a. On or about October 28, 2019, the employer did not ensure the energy control procedure established for the Black Brothers adhesive spreader 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. An employee was injured when exposed to nip-point hazards when using a rubber glove held in the left hand to scrape loose paper from the adhesive spreader rollers with the equipment operating.    b. On or about November 1, 2019, the employer did not ensure the energy control procedure established for the Black Brothers adhesive spreader 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. An operator was exposed to nip-point hazards when cleaning the adhesive spreader rollers with a long handle brush with the equipment operating.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,747 Reduced

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:      a. On or about November 1, 2019, the employer had not performed annual periodic inspections to ensure that documented lockout/tagout procedures were being followed by employees and that the procedures were effective. On the matboard line, the operator performed a service and maintenance activity when cleaning the rollers on the Black Brothers adhesive spreader, serial number 369121.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. On or about October 28, 2019, on the Matboard Line, the employer failed to provide training to each authorized employee performing service and/or maintenance to machinery or equipment to ensure the employee acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.  A manual packer employee was injured when exposed to nip-point hazards when using a rubber glove held in the left hand to scrape loose paper from the Black Brothers adhesive spreader rollers with the equipment operating.

Issued

Mar 25, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,747 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. On or about November 1, 2019, on the matboard line, the operator was exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and in-going nip points when cleaning the rollers on the Black Brothers adhesive spreader. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.    b. On or about October 28, 2019, on the matboard line, a manual packer was exposed to moving parts and in-going nip points when using a rubber glove held in the left hand to scrape loose paper from the rollers on the Black Brothers adhesive spreader. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.