OSHA Inspection: FEDERAL MOGUL IGNITION, LLC.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $11,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):  a. On or about November 4, 2019, in Department 13 on Press 12, approximately two employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and struck-by hazards during maintenance and repair activities. The employees were removing a Hydraulic/Mac Valve off of the pressure line without implementing energy control application steps as the machine's hydraulic energy source was not isolated [per the 1910.147(d)(3) requirements]. As a result, the stored energy was not controlled by the application of a LOTO device [(d)(4)], the release of stored pressure [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of the hydraulic and electric source isolation [(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.  b. On or about November 18, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and struck-by hazards during maintenance and servicing activities on various Hydraulic Presses in Department 13. The employees were changing out hydraulic valves without implementing energy control application steps as the machine's hydraulic energy source was not isolated [per the 1910.147(d)(3) requirements]. As a result, the stored energy was not controlled by the application of a LOTO device [(d)(4)], the release of stored pressure [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of the hydraulic and electric source isolation [(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.  c. On or about November 26, 2019, and at times prior, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and struck-by hazards during maintenance and servicing activities in Department 13 on Hydraulic Press 3. Employees were performing a tooling repair and changeover to replace broken tooling on Press 3. The employer relied on the interlocks on the machine doors as protection for the employee while performing a task that did not afford control reliable protection. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine's electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic energy sources were not isolated [per the 1910.147(d)(3) requirements]. As a result, the stored energy was not controlled by the application of a LOTO device [(d)(4)], the release of stored pressure [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of the hydraulic, pneumatic and electric source isolation [(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  a. On or about November 26, 2019, and at times prior, employees were performing service and maintenance activities on multiple 6-Place hydraulic presses in Department 13 and 14 without isolating and controlling all hazardous energy sources. The covered activities included, but were not limited to, maintenance on machines, tooling adjustments, tooling change-outs, and valve change-outs. The employees performed tasks as authorized employees without receiving adequate training.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $11,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3): Group lockout or tagout.  29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.  a. On or about December 30, 2019 and at times prior, employees were performing group lockout and tagout activities on a dust collector such as but not limited to, changing the bags on the dust collectors. This activity was performed without each authorized employee affixing a personal lockout or tagout device to a group lockbox or comparable mechanism.  b. On or about November 4, 2019 and at times prior, employees were performing group lockout and tagout activities on Hydraulic Presses such as but not limited to, machine change-overs, tooling repairs and changes, electrical repairs, maintenance repairs, and valve replacements. These activities were performed without each authorized employee affixing a personal lockout or tagout device to a group lockbox or comparable mechanism.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,361 · Current $5,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G): Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations;  a. On or about January 14, 2020, and at times prior, the employer's powered industrial truck training content did not cover all of the necessary topics applicable to safe operation of the powered industrial trucks in the workplace. The employer had not trained all employees who operated powered industrial trucks on fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations when utilizing forklift extensions and other attachments [per 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G)]. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to struck-by, caught-against, struck against, and tip-over.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,361 · Current $5,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a. On or about November 26, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with a damaged 120 Volt electrical outlet receptacle on Press 2 in Department 13 that was attached to the ATM #2 control box that had an unused opening that was not closed.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Mar 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $53,015 · Current $44,210 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 November 4, 2019, employees were performing maintenance on the 6-Place Press 12 in Department 13, to change-out/replace a Mac/hydraulic valve with an inadequate energy control procedure for Press 12, thereby exposing employees to injuries associated with exposure to hydraulic pressure. The hazardous energy control procedure in place did not have a specific procedural step for isolating the hydraulic pressure associated with the hydraulic pressure lines on Press 12 when performing a Mac/hydraulic valve change-out.  b. On or about November 26, 2019, and at times prior, employees were performing service and maintenance related job tasks on multiple 6-place hydraulic presses in Department 13. The hazardous energy control procedure in place did not have specific procedural steps for isolating the hydraulic pressure and bleeding the stored hydraulic pressure associated with the 6-Place Presses when performing the above tasks.  Tenneco Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1160489, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 30, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at 1601 Highway 49B North, Paragould, AR 72450.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $53,015 · Current $8,840 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.  a. On or about November 26, 2019, the employer did not ensure that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures were being performed at least annually to ensure the procedures were effective to protect employees from machine hazards while performing service and maintenance on equipment.   Tenneco Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1202742, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1601 Highway 49B North, Paragould, AR 72450.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $53,015 · Current $8,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown must be utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees as a result of the equipment stoppage.  a. On or about November 18, 2019 and at times prior, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and struck-by hazards during maintenance and servicing activities on various Hydraulic Presses in Department 13. The employees were changing out hydraulic valves without implementing energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down utilizing the company's established procedure for energy control for the 6-place hydraulic presses. The machine was shutdown by pressing of the E-stop and engagement of the interlocked machine doors.  b. On or about November 26, 2019, and at times prior, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and struck-by hazards during maintenance and servicing activities in Department 13 on Hydraulic Press 3. Employees were performing a tooling repair and changeover to replace broken tooling on Press 3. The employer relied on the interlocks on the machine doors as protection for the employee while performing a task that did not afford control reliable protection. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down utilizing the company's established procedure for energy control for the 6-place hydraulic presses. The machine was shutdown by opening the interlocked doors and pressing the E-stop button inside of the doors.    Tenneco Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent Standard [1910.147(d)(2)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1202742, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1601 Highway 49B North, Paragould, AR 72450.  Tenneco Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent Standard [1910.147(d)(2)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1057798, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on September 28, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1601 HIGHWAY 49B, Paragould, AR 72450.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  a. On or about November 26, 2019, the employer did not verify through written certification that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

Mar 16, 2020

Abate by

Apr 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  a. On or about January 14, 2020, and at times prior, each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being evaluated by the employer at least once every three years.