OSHA Inspection: D&W FINE PACK LLC

Issued

Mar 11, 2020

Abate by

Mar 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): 29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) covered the following elements, however, the actions were not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147 (d)(1)-(6):    (a) Extruding Department - On or about February 10, 2020, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating parts during cold start and re-threading on equipment such as but not limited to the Extruder #2. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps such as LOTO devices were not applied to the electrical disconnect [per the 1910.147(d)(4) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation machine isolation [(d)(5)(2)], and verification of isolations [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.     In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.