OSHA Inspection: BORGWARNER TRANSMISSION PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,748 · Current $7,748

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) Steel Blanking Department - On or about November 1, 2021, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts while performing servicing tasks on the Steel Blanking Presses 45 and 10, such as performing setups and change overs, clearing jams, and adjusting the clamps on the die. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down and deenergized to perform the 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

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

Jun 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): When servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group,  the employer did not ensure that employee(s) utilized a procedure which affords the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device:  a) Steel Blanking Department- On or about November 1, 2021, the employer did not require that each employee, working in a team or group performing servicing and maintenance on equipment, affix lockout/tagout devices to equipment prior to performing the work, such as adjusting clamps on Steel Blanking Press 45.  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.