OSHA Inspection: WIELAND THERMAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) was not done in sequence to achieve energy control by performing the following steps as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): 1.	Turn off and shut down power to the machinery, 2.	Physically locate and operate energy-isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s), 3.	Affix lockout/tagout devices to each energy isolating device, 4.	Verify isolation and de-energization of machinery have been accomplished prior to starting the maintenance and/or servicing work:  a) Finishing Department- On or about July 26, 2021, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts while performing maintenance and servicing tasks on Finishing Lines, such as changing saw blades. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down and deenergized to perform setup or adjustments [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation 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.  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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9753.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  a) Finishing Department- On or about July 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure that all guards on machines, such as Finishing Line 3, were affixed and/or secured in a manner that would prevent employees from having any part of their body a point of operation or moving part danger zone during the operating cycle. The gate guard for the point of operation in the Eddy Current area was not secured or interlocked to prevent employees from accessing the area during normal production.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.