OSHA Inspection: GERONIMO ALLOYS LLC

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(3):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.  On or about August 12, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee wearing prescription lenses wore eye protection that was incorporated in the prescription design, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck in the eye(s) by flying debris or projectile.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): Energy control procedure.  The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  On or about August 12, 2021, the employer did not ensure that procedures clearly and specifically outlined the steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout tagout devices, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control.  On or about August 12, 2021, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures clearly and specifically outlined the requirements for testing machines to determine effectiveness, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,192 · Current $4,915 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(ii):The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.  On or about August 12, 2021, the employer did not certify that periodic inspections were performed or that the certification contained the information as required, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  On or about August 12, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught-in-between rotating equipment.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,277 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i):Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  On or about August 12, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee was applying a lock and tag to equipment without being an authorized employee, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to electric shock.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii):Lockout devices and tagout devices were not singularly identified; were not the only devices used for controlling energy; were used for other purposes; and did not meet the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D).  On or about August 12, 2021, an employee used lockout and tagout devices for other purposes than controlling energy, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $4,096 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  On or about August 12, 2021, and at times prior thereto, three pedestal grinders were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck by falling machinery.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,481 · Current $2,089 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  On or about August 12, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure sufficient access and work space was provided around electrical equipment, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,366 · Current $820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.7(b)(5): How do I record an injury or illness that involves medical treatment beyond first aid? If a work-related injury or illness results in medical treatment beyond first aid, you must record it on the OSHA 300 Log. If the injury or illness did not involve death, one or more days away from work, one or more days of restricted work, or one or more days of job transfer, you enter a check mark in the box for cases where the employee received medical treatment but remained at work and was not transferred or restricted.  On or about August 12, 2021, and at times prior thereto,  the employer did not record a work-related injury or illness resulting in medical treatment beyond first aid on the OSHA 300 log as required.

Issued

Sep 30, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not complete an OSHA 301 Incident Report form, or an equivalent form, for each recordable injury or illness entered on the OSHA 300 Log.  On or about August 12, 2021, the employer failed to complete an OSHA 301 Incident Report, or equivalent, for a recordable injury that occurred May 10, 2021 and was documented on the OSHA 300 Log.

Issued

Sep 1, 2021

Abate by

Sep 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,366 · Current $820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at some time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, but did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  On or about August 12, 2021, the employer failed to electronically submit injury and illness data for calendar year 2020 from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent form by March 2, 2021. The establishment employs 26 employees and is classified as 332710 - Machine Shops.