OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:  (1) authorized employee shall have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy.  (2) turn off and shut down the machine  (3) physically locate and operate the energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources.  (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device  (5) Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergizing of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.   The employee did not secure the Whirlwind Up-Cut saw prior to reaching into the blade area to unclear a jam.

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1095.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  On or about 6/22/2021 the employer did not conduct periodic inspection of the energy control procedures annually, for equipment such as but not limited to; the procedures for the Whirlwind up-cut 18" saw.