OSHA Inspection: LSC COMMUNICATION MCL LLC

Issued

Jan 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(1):When lockout or tagout devices temporarily were removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment was energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof, the sequence of actions.  a) On or about August 12, 2021, an employee was exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and pinch-points while repairing the Buhrs Pocket, Feeder Model F5, resulting in the partial amputation of the employee's right middle finger.  The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(f)(1) requirements].   As a result, applicable energy control elements to clear the machine or equipment [(f)(1)(i)], remove employees from the machine or equipment area [(f)(1)(ii)], remove the lockout or tagout devices [(f)(1)(iii)], energize and proceed with testing or positioning [(f)(1)(iv)], and de-energize all systems and reapply energy control measures [(f)(1)(v)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.