OSHA Inspection: CLEARLY CLEAN PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees that were exposed to an amputation hazard.     a) Orwigsburg Facility, Production Area - Employees were required to operate a Philadelphia Tramrail Company 3400HD baler (older baler) while the proximity switch on the safety gate was defective, exposing employees to a possible amputation injury. Employees could still operate the baler, while the safety gate was in the open position on or about November 27, 2019.    b) Orwigsburg Facility, Production Area - Employees were required to operate a Philadelphia Tramrail Company 3400HD baler (older baler) while two holes located on the safety gate exposed employees to a possible amputation injury on or about November 27, 2019 and December 6, 2019. The first hole measured 2.5''x4.5" and the second hole measured 3"x3.5".

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    a) Orwigsburg Facility: Energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Tramrail HD3400 Balers by not identifying all energy sources or ways of verification of isolated energy sources on or about November 27, 2019.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Orwigsburg facility: The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that the procedures and the requirements of this standard were being followed on the Gardner Denver 40 HP compressor #1, Gardner Denver 40 HP compressor #2, Gardner Denver 75 HP compressor, Shini White water chiller, Shini Blue water chiller, 2013 Sencorp and attached entities such as High Pressure Air, Vacuum and Hydraulics, 2017 Sencorp and attached entities such as High Pressure Air, Vacuum and Hydraulics, Baler, and 1993 Sencorp on or about November 27, 2019.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a) Orwigsburg Facility: Authorized, Affected, and Other employees were not provided adequate training on the employer's energy control program. Employees perform servicing and maintenance activities on machinery including but not limited to the Philadelphia Tramrail 3400HD Balers, on or about November 27, 2019.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4): During shift or personnel changes, specific procedures were not utilized to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout devices between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy.  a) Orwigsburg facility: The employer did not have specific procedures documented or utilized to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision of the orderly transfer or lockout or tagout devices between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy during shift or personnel changes on or about November 27, 2019.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.