OSHA Inspection: LOFTY'S TEXTILE WASTE, INC.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $2486.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure.  a) Throughout the facility: On or about July 12, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the employer did not develop and implement machine specific control of hazardous energy procedures which included a statement of the intended use of the procedure for employees who perform and assist in the performance of servicing and maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to, the yarn cutter and the baler.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control.  a) Throughout the facility: On or about July 12, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the employer did not develop and implement machine specific control of hazardous energy procedures which clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing equipment to verify the effectiveness of the control of hazardous energy procedures for employees who perform and assist in the performance of servicing and maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, the yarn cutter and the baler.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout the facility: On or about July 12, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that 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 for employees who perform and assist in the performance of servicing and maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to, the yarn cutter and the baler.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) Throughout the facility: On or about June 12, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, in that the floor was not maintained in a safe condition for the employees that are working within the warehouse.