OSHA Inspection: SHAPES UNLIMITED

Issued

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6747.00 · Current $3374.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.     On or about January 28, 2020, Shapes Unlimited, Inc. had not developed, documented and utilized specific procedures for controlling hazardous energy sources while employees are engaged in service and maintenance activities on equipment such as the CNC Routing tables.     Note: Exception: The employer need not document the required procedure for a particular machine or equipment, when all of the following elements exist: (1) The machine or equipment has no potential for stored or residual energy or reaccumulation of stored energy after shut down which could endanger employees; (2) the machine or equipment has a single energy source which can be readily identified and isolated; (3) the isolation and locking out of that energy source will completely deenergize and deactivate the machine or equipment; (4) the machine or equipment is isolated from that energy source and locked out during servicing or maintenance; (5) a single lockout device will achieve a locker-out condition; (6) the lockout device is under the exclusive control of the authorized employee performing the servicing or maintenance; (7) the servicing or maintenance does not create hazards for other employees; and (8) the employer, in utilizing this exception, has had no accidents involving the unexpected activation or reenergization of the machine or equipment during servicing or maintenance.

Issued

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): 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: (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. (b)  Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. (c)  All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.  On or about January 28, 2020, employees working in the production area had not been trained on the purpose and use of the Shapes Unlimited, Inc. energy control program.   NOTE:  1910.147(c)(7)(iv) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training. -

Issued

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6747.00 · Current $3374.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    On or about January 28, 2020, the employer had not ensured that each employee operating a powered industrial vehicle was trained according to the requirements of the standard which include: formal training, practical training and evaluation of performance in the workplace.

Issued

2020-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2699.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.    Employees were exposed to potential struck-by and caught-in hazards when:    a) a Powermatic Model 1150A Drill Press, Serial # 8415V238, was not securely anchored to the floor and was operated while on top of a wheeled furniture mover dolly.     b) a Dayton Model 3Z327 Drill Press, Serial # 48-02254, was not securely anchored to the floor in the assembly area.