OSHA Inspection: ACE HYDRAULICS, LLC

Issued

Feb 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about December 10, 2021, the employer failed to ensure employees locking out the Hydraulic Test Stand to change the motor had written developed procedures. The Hydraulic Test Stand has 480 VAC and the hydraulics are under 5000 PSI.

Issued

Feb 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about December 10, 2021, employees were exposed to 480VAC and 5000 PSI of hydraulic pressure associated with the accidental release of energy while servicing the Hydraulic Test Stand. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the engine cylinders were not closed or covered to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirement]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving 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.    Prepare for shutdown [(d)(1)] - ensure authorized employee has knowledge of the type, magnitude, the hazards, and the method or means to control the energy;    Shutdown the machine or equipment [(d)(2)];    Machine isolation [(d)(3)] - Physically locate and operate all energy isolation devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s);    LOTO device application [(d)(4)] - Affix a lockout or tagout device to each energy isolating device;    Dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)] - relieve, disconnect, restrain, and otherwise render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy;    Verification of isolation [(d)(6)] - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment has been accomplished

Issued

Feb 17, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about December 10, 2021, the employer failed to ensure employees locking out the Hydraulic Test Stand to change the motor had were trained as authorized. The Hydraulic Test Stand has 480 VAC and the hydraulics are under 5000 PSI.

Issued

Feb 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1):The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  On or about December 10, 2021, the employer failed to ensure fire extinguishers in the facility were inspected on a monthly basis.

Issued

Feb 17, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iii):Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  On or about December 10, 2021, the employer failed to ensure both five [5] ton overhead crane hooks in the facility were inspected and documented. The cranes lift weight up to 1.5 ton daily and are used all throughout the day.

Issued

Feb 17, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  On or about December 10, 2021, the employer failed to ensure both five [5] ton overhead hoist chains in the facility were inspected and documented. The cranes lift weight up to 1.5 ton daily and are used all throughout the day.