OSHA Inspection: KING MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Mar 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,348 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) On or about January 24, 2023 procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees changed dies on the 30 Ton Chicago Dreis & Krump Mechanical Press Model # 56-A.  (b) On or about December 31, 2022 procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees changed dies on the 325 Ton American Standard Hydro Mechanical Press Model # AB325-12.  (c) On or about  January 17, 2023 procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees changed dies on the 130 Ton Accupress Model # 713012.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Mar 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to, the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[B-D]  (a) On or about about January 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures for 30 Ton Chicago Dreis & Krump Mechanical Press Model # 56-A clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance when changing dies.  (b) On or about about December 31, 2022, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures for 325 Ton American Standard Hydro Mechanical Press Model # AB325-12 clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance when changing dies.  (c) On or about January 17, 2023, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures for 130 Ton Accupress Model # 713012 clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance when changing dies.  [1] The employer did not include a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure.  [2] The employer did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  [3] The employer did not include specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them  [4] The employer did not include specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Mar 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $0 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) On or about January 24, 2023 the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures for changing dies on the 30 Ton Chicago Dreis & Krump Mechanical Press Model # 56-A at least annually.  (b) On or about December 31, 2022 the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures for changing dies on the 325 Ton American Standard Hydro Mechanical Press Model # AB325-12 at least annually.  (c) On or about January 17, 2023 the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures for changing dies on the 130 Ton Accupress Model # 713012 at least annually.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Mar 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,348 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Authorized employee(s) did not receive 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.  (a) On or about January 24, 2023 authorized employees did not receive 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 for when they changed dies on the 30 Ton Chicago Dreis & Krump Mechanical Press Model # 56-A.  (b) On or about December 31, 2022 authorized employees did not receive 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 for when they  changed dies on the 325 Ton American Standard Hydro Mechanical Press Model # AB325-12.  (c) On or about  January 17, 2023 authorized employees did not receive 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 for when they  changed dies on the 130 Ton Accupress Model # 713012.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,348 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a) On or about November 3, 2022 employee(s) were operating an Ellis Variable Speed Drill Press Model #9400 that was not guarded to prevent  employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycles.  (b) On or about  January 30, 2023 employee(s) were operating a 130 Ton Accupress Model # 713012 (Power Press) that was not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycles.

Issued

Mar 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,795 · Current $2,846 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(d)(3):The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:  On or about November 15, 2023 an employee was operating a grinder with a wheel that was not flat.