OSHA Inspection: ALEXANDER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7510.00 · Current $5257.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received 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:  On or about March 29, 2021, an employee was exposed to hazardous energy sources when performing maintenance and servicing, including but not limited to the Blading Machine, because the authorized employee had not received 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.

Issued

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7510.00 · Current $5257.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:  On or about March 29, 2021, an employee was exposed to hazardous energy sources when performing maintenance and servicing, including but not limited on the Blading Machine, because the machine was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the equipment.

Issued

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7510.00 · Current $5257.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about March 29, 2021, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards due to lack of adequate point of operation machine guarding on the blading machine.

Issued

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15020.00 · Current $12016.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:  On or about March 29, 2021, employees were exposed to injuries when performing maintenance and servicing on equipment, including but not limited to, the blading machine, and the employer did not certify periodic inspection had been performed.  The certification shall include identification of the machine or equipment, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.      ALEXANDER MANUFACTURING COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 1910.147(C)(6)(II), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1268685 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1B, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 16, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 114 N. LINCOLN STREET, TOWANDA, ILLINOIS  61776.

Issued

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7510.00 · Current $3755.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  On or about March 29, 2021, Alexander Manufacturing Company, did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in an amputation.