OSHA Inspection: TYREX RESOURCES OF OHIO LLC

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,686 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a. On or about and prior to January 11, 2022, the employer failed to document specific written lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) procedures for authorized employees who performed required activities, such as blade changes, covered by this part. Tire "debeader" machines and the tire shredder are equipment covered  by this part.  Employees performed blade changes on tire "debeader" machines on a daily basis. Due to this condition, employees are at increased risk for amputation when working in the danger zone during "debeader" machine blade change activities.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i): Application of control. Lockout or tagout device application. Lockout or tagout devices shall be affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  a. On or about January 11, 2022, employees performing covered activities, such as blade changes on tire "debeader" machines, did not affix lockout (or tagout) devices to energy isolating devices (including electrical disconnect boxes)  during the performance of work. Additionally, the employer did not required the application of lockout (or tagout) devices and employees were not provided applicable devices, such as locks, tags and lockout hasps. Machine operators performed blade changes on a daily basis and did not apply locks or other devices to control isolated energy sources during  the covered work activity.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  On or about and prior to January 11, 2022, the employer failed to provide authorized employees training in hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) to include, but not limited to use of locks, tags and lockout devices for energy isolation and control. Employees performed activities on a daily basis including blade changes on tire "debeading" machines in the production building. Cutting blades mechanically reciprocate in the point of operation and employees are at increased risk for amputation injury in the danger zone during blade change activities covered by this part.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  a. On or about January 11, 2022, the employer failed to guard the pinch point hazard for the east tire "debeader" machine housing  and movement of the top plate of the machine during closing at the end of the operating cycle. The machine operator has exposure to the hazard due to the left control mechanism being disabled at the operator's station  two hand control  device.    b. On or about January 11, 2022, the employer failed to guard the pinch point hazard for the west tire "debeader" machine housing  and movement of the top plate of the machine during closing at the end of the operating cycle. The machine operator has exposure to the hazard due to the right control mechanism being disabled at the operator's station  two hand control  device.    Due to these conditions, machine operators have exposure to a caught-in/pinch point hazard.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  On or about January 11, 2022, the employer failed to guard the point of operation for tire "debeader" machines in the production building, in that:  a. the two hand controls were not functional for the east tire "debeader" machine in that the left control was disconnected and the  controls did not function as designed, to prevent the operator from entering the danger zone during the operating cycle, and   b. the two hand controls were not functional for the west tire "debeader" machine in that the right control was disconnected and the  controls did not function as designed, to prevent the operator from entering the danger zone during the operating cycle.  Due to these conditions,  machine operators can access the  danger zone during the operating cycle. On November 4, 2021, an employee suffered a finger laceration when his hand was pulled into the point of operation while reaching into the danger zone to unjam a tire that was "stuck" while operating the two hand control with the left hand and left forearm.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes.  a. On  or about January 11, 2022, a belt and "toothed" pulley were not guarded on the east  tire "debeader" machine adjacent to the machine operator control station. This condition exposes the machine operator to a caught-in hazard associated with ingoing nip point.  b. On  or about January 11, 2022, a belt and "toothed" pulley were not guarded on the west tire "debeader" machine adjacent to the machine operator control station. This condition exposes the machine operator to a caught-in hazard associated with ingoing nip point.  c. On or about January 11, 2022, a belt and pulley were not guarded on the east tire "debeader" machine  on the back side of the machine. This condition exposes employees to a caught-in hazard associated with the ingoing nip point.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,481 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i):Except as�elsewhere required�or permitted�by this�standard, live�parts of�electric equipment�operating at�50 volts�or more�shall be�guarded against�accidental contact by�use of�approved cabinets�or other�forms of�approved enclosures�or by�any of�the following�means:  a. On or about January 11, 2022, there were live parts (wire nut spliced individual conducting electrical power supply wires) that were not enclosed or otherwise protected from contact on the west tire "debeader" machine adjacent to the operator station. Due to this condition, machine operators were  exposed to an electric shock hazard and increased risk for electrocution.  b. On or about January 11, 2022, there were live parts (wire nut spliced individual conducting electrical power supply wires) that were not enclosed or otherwise protected from contact on an electrical power supply cord for a space heater adjacent to the mandoor in the bathroom in the maintenance building. Due to this condition, employees were  exposed to an electric shock hazard and increased risk for electrocution when entering/exiting the bathroom.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about January 11, 2022, the employer did not assure that strain relief protection was not provided for the following electrical equipment located in the Production building tire debeading room: a. the flexible cable that entered  the top of a disconnect box located adjacent to the panel box at the mandoor entrance, and  b. the flexible cable that entered the bottom of the disconnect box for the electrical power supply to the "east" debeading machine.  Due to this condition, employees have potential exposure to shock hazards and are at increased risk for electrocution.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B):Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  On or about January 11, 2022, the employer failed to provide lockout tagout training for affected employees.

Issued

Mar 24, 2022

Abate by

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  On or about January 11, 2022, the employer failed to develop and maintain a written hazard communication program to address hazardous chemicals in the workplace, such as WD-40 and hydraulic oil. Employees have potential exposure to hazards of skin irritation and flammability associated with the maintenance use of these chemicals.