OSHA Inspection: M. ARG?ESO & CO DBA PARAMELT-USA

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Abate by

Mar 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $6,526 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  On or about December 5, 2021, where employees are exposed to thermal burns from hazards such as hot wax and steam while performing tasks including but not limited to steaming and disconnecting hoses in the tank 42 area, the employer did not ensure that employees wore protective equipment including, but not limited to heat protective gloves and sleeves.

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Abate by

Mar 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about December 14, 2021, the employer had not conducted and certified a hazard assessment.

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Abate by

Mar 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1)(ii):The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing what PPE is necessary:  On or about December 5, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees performing tasks including but not limited to steaming and disconnecting hoses in the tank 42 area received training on what PPE is necessary while performing the task.

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Abate by

Mar 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On or about December 5, 2021, where employees are exposed to thermal burns from hazards such as hot wax and steam while performing tasks including but not limited to steaming and disconnecting hoses in the tank 42 area, the employer did not ensure that employees wore protective equipment including, but not limited to splash resistant goggles and face shields.

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $9,136 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 5, 2021, the employer had not ensured that procedures were documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy including but not limited to electrical as well as steam/wax pressure and heat, while removing hoses in the tank 42 area.

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Abate by

Mar 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 5, 2021, the employer had not ensured that those employees tasked with shutting down tank 42 equipment, steaming, and removing flexible hoses received training on applicable hazardous energy sources in the area.

Issued

Feb 28, 2022

Abate by

Mar 18, 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 5, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical, thermal, and steam pressure hazards associated with shutdown of equipment, steaming and removal of flexible hoses in the tank 42 area. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as LOTO devices were not applied to the electrical disconnect or steam and wax lines [per 1910.147(d)(4) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from 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 isolating 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.