OSHA Inspection: MUELLER CO. LLC

Issued

Nov 22, 2021

Abate by

Dec 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,728 · Current $6,975 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):  On or about May 28, 2021, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts during the cleaning of the Sinto molding machine after a malfunction occurred. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

Nov 22, 2021

Abate by

Dec 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $8,875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(10):Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.  Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width, each employee was not protected by use of a monitoring system.  On or about July 8, 2021 an employee was exposed to fall hazards greater than 25 feet while performing roof repairs and the employer did not ensure that an appropriate anchorage was provided for the employee's personal fall arrest system.

Issued

Nov 22, 2021

Abate by

Dec 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15):Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.  On or about July 8, 2021 an employee was exposed to fall hazards while performing roof repairs and the employer did not ensure that an appropriate fall protection system was utilized in that a suitable anchorage was not provided.