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OSHA Inspection: DESCO ARCHITECTURAL, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of DESCO ARCHITECTURAL, INC. in 716 3RD STREET SE, DE SMET, SD 57231 (NAICS 332321). OSHA activity number 345600456.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
716 3RD STREET SE
City
DE SMET
State
SD
ZIP
57231
Mailing
716 3RD STREET SE, DE SMET, SD 57231
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332321
Employees
26
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 II

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 26 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2022
Abate by
Feb 17, 2022
Penalty
Initial $3,698 · Current $3,698
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not 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.  This includes, but not limited to the following:  A)A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure B)Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. C)Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them. D)Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  (a)DeSCo Architectural, Inc. at 716 3rd Street SE, De Smet, SD 57231:  On or about and at times prior to October 22, 2021, the employer did not establish a program consisting of specific energy control procedures to control hazardous energy exposure on multiple energy source pieces of equipment including the Wegoma double miter saw, Wegoma crimper, Hy Pnew Mat auto drill, Wegoma milling machines among other machines.  This condition exposed multiple employees to crushing, amputation shock and air embolisms while maintaining equipment.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3698
  • — Z (S) $3698

1910.147 C06 I

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 26 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2022
Abate by
Feb 17, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a)DeSCo Architectural, Inc. at 716 3rd Street SE, De Smet, SD 57231:  On or about and at times prior to October 22, 2021, the employer did not ensure an inspection program was established and executed at least annually that ensured the program elements were being followed and inadequacies were identified.  This condition exposed employees to amputation, crushing and shock hazards associated with an improperly locked out piece of equipment.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.147 C07 I

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 26 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2022
Abate by
Feb 17, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not 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:  (a)DeSCo Architectural, Inc. at 716 3rd Street SE, De Smet, SD 57231:  On or about and at times prior to October 22, 2021, the employer did not provide authorized and affected employees a training program to ensure the purpose and function of the energy control  program was understood in that employees are currently isolating equipment prior to maintenance and working around that equipment without being trained to understand the hazards. This condition exposed 26 employees to potential crushing, amputation and shock hazards.   Including but not limited to the following:  (1)CNC Mills; (2)Punch Presses; (3)Plunge Saw Table; (4)CNC Fabrication Equipment
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.242 B

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 26 exposed
Issued
Jan 24, 2022
Abate by
Feb 17, 2022
Penalty
Initial $3,698 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a)DeSCo Architectural, Inc. at 716 3rd Street SE, De Smet, SD 57231:  On or about and at times prior to October 22, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that compressed air nozzles used for cleaning were regulated so as not to exceed 30 p.s.i.  Employees regularly use compressed air to clean off working surfaces of equipment as well as general maintenance cleaning.   This condition exposes employees to pulmonary embolism and eye injuries from flying debris.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $3698

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