OSHA Inspection: DUREZ CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 19, 2021

Abate by

Feb 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $10,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Durez Corporation - Kenton, Ohio: On or about November 11, 2020, the employer did not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedure for authorized employees who unjammed/maintained the 5104 Dust Collector.    In accordance with 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 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, or written records.

Issued

Jan 19, 2021

Abate by

Mar 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $0 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):  Durez Corporation - Kenton, Ohio: On or about November 11, 2020, employees were exposed to amputation injury in that the rotary valve feeder for Dust Collector 5104 was not locked out prior to unjamming/servicing activities.  The employer did not ensure energy control applications steps to control the electrical energy source were implemented prior to employees accessing the hazard area to remove powder from the dust collector - the employer did not: -	Turn off or shut down the equipment. -	Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). -	Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. -	Verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.  In accordance with 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 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, or written records.

Issued

Jan 19, 2021

Abate by

Mar 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $10,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  Durez Corporation - Kenton, Ohio: On or about November 11, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees who service Dust Collector 5104 were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees that unjam the machine were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe.  In accordance with 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 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, or written records.

Issued

Jan 19, 2021

Abate by

Mar 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not 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:  Durez Corporation - Kenton, Ohio: On or about November 17, 2020, the required workplace hazard assessment did not include a written certification that identified the person certifying the workplace evaluation and the date of the hazard assessment.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).