OSHA Inspection: DOYLE MANUFACTURING INC.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio: On or about September 6, 2022, the required workplace hazard assessment did not include a documented hazard assessment with written certification that identified the person certifying the workplace evaluation and the date of the hazard assessment.  Employees were exposed to laceration, burn, and eye injuries.    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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(3):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses:  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio:  On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not assure that assemblers and/or employees who operated equipment such as, but not limited to, compressed air and plastic grinding machines, were protected from eye injury.  Prescription lenses did not incorporate eye protection to protect against flying particles created while clipping plastic parts and operating the grinding equipment.  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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(h)(1):The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees.  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio: On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not provide cotton gloves, cut resistant gloves, and safety glasses at no cost to employees.  Employees were exposed to burns and lacerations to their hands when handling hot parts and cutting plastic parts, and to eye injury from flying debris when operating equipment such as, but not limited to, plastic grinders.  Employees were required to purchase safety glasses and two types of protective gloves.  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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 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:  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio: On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures for plastic injection molding machines such as, but not limited to, presses 18 and 26.  Employees that maintain, repair, and clean the presses were exposed to the equipment's unexpected startup.   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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i):Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a. On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure that an energy isolating device(s) was affixed to the hydraulic valve associated with the Ube Machinery Corp. plastic injection molding press #18 to protect employees, who performed repairs, from the unexpected energization of equipment.  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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  a. On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees who service and maintain plastic injection molding machines such as, but not limited to, presses 18 and 26, were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Employees who maintained the equipment were not trained to control the machine's hazardous energy.     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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $4354.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio: On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure that warehouse and maintenance employees successfully completed a forklift operator training program containing elements in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) before being permitted to operate forklifts to move items in work areas such as in the shipping department. Training did not include practical training elements and an evaluation of skills for safe vehicle operation.  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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio: On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the forklifts such as, but not limited to, those utilized in the warehouse area were inspected daily for conditions that adversely affect the truck's safety.  Employees operate the forklifts to move materials in shipping/receiving.   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

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D):Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  a. Doyle Manufacturing, Inc. - Holland, Ohio: On or about September 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure that lockout devices were marked to identify the employee applying the lock.  A lockout device without identifying information was used at press #26 during cleaning and maintenance activities.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).