OSHA Inspection: W. STUART SMITH INC.

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Abate by

Aug 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,500 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)  At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor,  NY  14564, Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area. On or about March 30, 2023, authorized employees were manually unjamming pouch machine number 803 at the point of operation multiple times daily. The LOTO procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy including electrical, pneumatic and thermal. An employee suffered a multi-finger amputation.

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Abate by

Aug 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee 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 and control:  a) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564, Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area. On or about, March 30, 2023, employees were manually unjamming pouch machine number 803 at the point of operation multiple times daily. The authorized employees were not trained in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, types, and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. An employee suffered a multi-finger amputation.

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Abate by

Aug 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury was guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.    a) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564 - Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area. On or about March 30, 2023, the employer did not ensure the point of operation was guarded. An employee suffered a multi-finger amputation.   b) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564 - Maintenance Shop. On or February 10, 2023, and employee tested and operated an unguarded punch machine. The employer did not ensure the point of operation of the machine whose operation exposes an employee to injury was guarded. An employee suffered an amputation.

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Abate by

Aug 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury was guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.    a) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564 - Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area. On or about March 30, 2023, the employer did not ensure the point of operation was guarded. An employee suffered a multi-finger amputation.   b) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564 - Maintenance Shop. On or February 10, 2023, and employee tested and operated an unguarded punch machine. The employer did not ensure the point of operation of the machine whose operation exposes an employee to injury was guarded. An employee suffered an amputation.

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Abate by

Aug 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564, Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area:  On or about 3/30/2023, Honeywell Microswitch box for the pull-cord operated emergency stop (e-stop) for Pouch Machine 803 did not have a threaded fastener to secure mounting, exposing the operator to live parts.   b) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564, Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area: On or about 3/30/2023, Videojet Data Flex time stamp for Pouch Machine 803 had a damaged cord, exposing live parts.   c) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor, NY 14564, Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area: On or about 4/4/2023, Honeywell Microswitch box for the pull-cord operated e-stop at Pouch Machine 809 did not have a threaded fastener to secure mounting, exposing live parts.    d) At the facility, 625 Fisher Run, Victor,  NY  14564, Building 2 - Pouch Machine Area: On or about 4/4/2023, the excess material collection station had a damage conduit connector and missing insulation over live parts. Operators feet are three inches from live parts while walking and observing the pouch machine process.