OSHA Inspection: CAIN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 10, 2022

Abate by

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) On or about November 18, 2021, employees conducted lock-out/tag-out on machinery for set-up, servicing, and/or repair work. The procedures for controlling hazardous energy on equipment maintained and serviced, were not inspected/audited at least annually to ensure compliance and employee safety.

Issued

Feb 10, 2022

Abate by

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  (a) On or about November 18, 2021, employees working on or around equipment which is locked-out/tagged-out for set-up, servicing, and/or repair work, were not instructed/trained as affected employees.

Issued

Feb 10, 2022

Abate by

Feb 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,164 · Current $3,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about November 18, 2021, the point of operation and other moving parts of equipment were not protected to prevent employees from accessing those areas:  (a) The point of operation on the Peddinghaus Corporation (Cutter Machine) was not fully guarded on the right side (West) of the machine to prevent employees from accessing the danger zones.  (b) The point of operation and moving work table on the  Boschert Evolution (Rev Tool) was not guarded to prevent employees from accessing the danger zones.

Issued

Feb 10, 2022

Abate by

Feb 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(1): The employer did not provide the required injury or illness descriptions on the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300:  On or abour November 18, 2021, Column F of the employer's 2021 OSHA Log was not fully completed in that:  (a) Case Number 1 (October 13, 2021) Column F did not describe the the object/substance that directly injured the employee.  (b) Case Number 2 (November 9, 2021) Column F did not describe the the object/substance that directly injured the employee.

Issued

Feb 10, 2022

Abate by

Mar 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a) On or about November 18, 2021, the employer did not evaluate forklift operators at least once every three years to ensure employees are aware of the use and limitations of the forklifts.

Issued

Feb 10, 2022

Abate by

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) At this location, employees engaged in metal industrial appliance manufacturing were exposed to hazardous materials, such as but not limited to, welding gases, paints, lubricants, and other materials. The employer had not developed and implemented a program which would address labeling and other forms of warnings on hazardous material containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with the hazardous materials utilized on site, and is consistent with Globally Harmonized System (29 CFR 191200(a)(1)).  The written program must also contain the following: 1. A list of all hazardous materials on site; 2. The methods thee employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving hazardous materials, such as spills; 3. The hazards of the materials contained in piping that is not labeled, and; 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at the site.