OSHA Inspection: EAGLE WINGS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $7,813

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A):  The energy control procedures had not contained a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure:  On or about September 1, 2022, employees were exposed to the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Fukui Presses, and the employer had not included a specific statement on the intended use of the procedures.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):  The energy control procedures had not clearly and specifically outlined the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  On or about September 1, 2022, employees were exposed to the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Fukui Presses, and the employer had not clearly and specifically outlined the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D):  The energy control procedures had not clearly and specifically outlined the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures:  On or about September 1, 2022, employees were exposed to the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Fukui Presses, and the employer had not clearly and specifically outlined the steps on how to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer had not conducted an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  On or about September 1, 2022, employees were exposed to the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Fukui Presses, and the employer had not conducted an annual inspection of the machine specific procedures, to ensure the procedures and requirements of this standard were followed.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  Each authorized employee had not received 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 September 1, 2022, employees were exposed to the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while cleaning and repairing dies and performing repair and replacement activities on the Fukui Presses, and the authorized employees were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing service and maintenance tasks.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $5,469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d):  The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) had not covered the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about January 13, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation and caught-in hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities on a Fukui Press because the employer had not covered the action listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6).   An employee who was repairing/replacing the kicker on the Fukui Press was not required to:   (1)	know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy,  (2)	turn off and shut down the machine,  (3)	physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4)	affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5)	following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.  (6)	prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.

Issued

Feb 9, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(d)(9)(i):  The employer had not established a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c):  On or about September 1, 2022, the employer had not established die setting procedures for the Fukui Presses.