OSHA Inspection: ATKORE INTERNATIONAL

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $10,938 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  On or about October 13, 2022 and times prior there to, alternative lockout tagout procedures for the Fabrication Bender #5 were not developed, documented and communicated to employees that performed included, but not limited to maintenance that required selected energy sources to be active during the repair and/or maintenance process as part of operational necessity in order to troubleshoot.

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $4,687 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval.  On or about October 13, 2022 and times prior thereto and thereafter, the employer was aware of unauthorized modifications to the two (2) forklift(s) in the production area and allowed operators to use the forklift(s) for purposes other than the designed and engineered operational capabilities of the powered truck by utilizing a hole in the fork to move trailers loaded with material around the facility.  a) Hyster Forklift #1 b) Hyster Forklift #3

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  On or about October 13, 2022 and times prior there to  in the facility's main production area, PVC cutter Saw 19, 480v control panel cover had an unused and uncovered opening, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about October 13, 2022 and times prior there to, an annual periodic inspection of all of the energy control procedures utilized by employees to perform required maintenance was not performed and documented by the employer on the following machines:  a) Air Dryer 01 b) Centrifugal Pump c) 600 Liter Compounder d) Horizontal Cooler e) Compressor #1 f) Barrel Cooling Pump Line 1 g) Beller Line 1 h) Cool Oil Pump Line 1 i) Maplen TS-10 Line 1 j) Liquid Ring Pump EXT Vac Line 1 k) Main Feed motor line 1 l) Puller 01 m) Saw 11 n) Line 1 Vacuum Tank o) Fabrication Bender p) Fabrication Saw q) Water Circulation Pump 01 r) Trash Compactor s) Grinder 1 t) CONV DRAIN PUMP 01 u) Injection Molding Grinder v) 400 TON TOSHIBA M-1 w) Thermolator x) Cumberland Grinder 2

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about October 13, 2022 and times prior there to, the overhead cranes in the facility were not being inspected on a monthly basis and were not having the hook and cable inspection being documented as required.

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3):A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months.  On or about October 13, 2022 and times prior there to and there after, complete periodic inspections of the overhead cranes in the facility that are used to move production related materials had not been completed within the past twelve (12) months.

Issued

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about October 10, 2022 and at times prior thereto, in the Production Area, strain relief device(s) were not provided for 110v electrical wiring entering junction box horizontally mounted on end of production line 2.