OSHA Inspection: ROGUPE SASA MOLDING INC.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer allowed the accumulation of materials/lumber in front of designated exit routes, in essence blocking and or obstructing the exits.  Employees are exposed to the hazard of smoke inhalation and burns in the event of a fire.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(a)(3)(i):The employer failed to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energization, startup or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer failed to establish a lockout/tagout program and utilize procedures to disable machinery to prevent unexpected energization, startup or release of stored energy.  Employees are exposed to  electrical shock and amputations.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4): Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about, January 22, 2021, the employer did not develop, document or utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in work requiring lockout/tagout procedures.  Employees were exposed personal hazsard of electrical shock or bodily injury due to  the unexpected startup  or energization of the equipment they were working on.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer failed to provide locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.  Employees are exposed to the hazards of electrical shock, lacerations and amputations.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not 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:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer did not provide authorized employee 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.  Employees are exposed to the hazards of electrical shock, cuts and lacerations.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B):Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer did not instruct affected employees in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures for the equipment they were operating.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer allowed the storage of material/lumber in front of the fire extinguisher which was mounted on the wall, blocking immediate access to it.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer allowed the use of an relocatable  power tap as a substitute for fixed wiring.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space (in front of electrical panels) required by this standard may not be used for storage.  When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.  On or about January 22, the employer allowed the storage of material/lumber in front of the electrical panels, blocking access to it.  Employees are exposed to bodily injury attempting to access panels in the event of an emergency.

Issued

May 24, 2021

Abate by

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.306(j)(5): Electric equipment operating at more than 15 volts, including power supply cords, used with fountains was not protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters:  On or about January 22, 2021, the employer did not protect a drinking water fountain, used by employees, with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).  Employees are exposed to electrical shock.