OSHA Inspection: THE D.S. BROWN COMPANY

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $9,789 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. The D.S. Brown Company - North Baltimore, Ohio: On or about May 11, 2022, a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed to ensure that lockout/tagout procedures and requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 were being followed.  The employer did not ensure that energy control procedures for the Bolling calender (s/n C-3896-1) were inspected annually.  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, or written records.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $9,789 Reduced

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):  a. The D.S. Brown Company - North Baltimore, Ohio: On or about May 11, 2022, employees were exposed to injury from rotating parts created by the Bolling calender rolls (s/n C-3896-1), in that the equipment was not locked out prior to threading the machine for production.  The employer did not ensure that energy control applications steps were implemented to control the equipment's electrical energy source prior to the setup task - the employer did not: - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.   b. The D.S. Brown Company - North Baltimore, Ohio: On or about May 6, 2022, employees were exposed to injury from rotating parts and pinch points created by the Bolling calender rolls (s/n C-3896-1) and cutting knives, in that the equipment was not locked out prior to cleaning and setting/changing the knives.  The employer did not ensure that energy control applications steps were implemented to control the equipment's electrical energy source prior to the setup task - the employer did not: - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.  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, or written records.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a. The D.S. Brown Company - North Baltimore, Ohio: On or about May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who service and maintain the Bolling calender (s/n C-3896-1), were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees who thread material through, and cleaned the machine were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing the setup and servicing tasks.    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, or written records.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $9,789 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.216(c)(2): On both sides of the calender and near each end of the face of the roll, there was not a cable or wire center cord connected to the safety trip:  a. The D.S. Brown Company - North Baltimore, Ohio: On or about May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the safety trip wire adequately protected employees from ingoing nip points of the Bolling calender (s/n C-3896-1) in that the trip wire was not present on both sides of the calender, at each end, and deflection hindered an employee's ability to readily operate the trip wire.  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, or written records.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Jul 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:  a. The D.S. Brown Company - North Baltimore, Ohio: On or about May 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who operate the Bolling calender (s/n C-3896-1), were protected from pinch points created as the pneumatic material guide closed.  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, or written records.