OSHA Inspection: USUI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.   a) On or about February 28, 2023, the employer did not develop, document, and utilize machine-specific procedures for equipment such as but not limited to, machine #596 for employees to utilize when performing servicing and maintenance, such as removing jammed parts. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):  The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  a) On or about February 28, 2023, the document machine-specific procedures for the 511 Auto Gage machine did not have specific procedural steps for the placement, removal, and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures; and procedural steps to return equipment to service.  Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards associated with unexpected machine start-ups.  b) On or about February 28, 2023, the document machine-specific procedures for the 482 crimping machine which identified hydraulic as a source of energy, did not contain specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing the hydraulic energy source. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards associated with unexpected machine start-ups.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): General - Periodic inspection. The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  a) On or about February 28, 2023, the employer had not conducted periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually, for equipment such as but not limited to; 482 crimper and 511 autogage. Employees are exposed to caught-in hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources due to the lack of periodic inspections to identify any deviations or inadequacies for correction.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:  Each employee was not required to: (1) prepare for shutdown, (2) turn off and shut down the machines, (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the electric and pneumatic energy sources, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy-isolating device, (5) ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe, (6) verify the effectiveness of energy isolation.   a) The employer does not ensure that (d)(1) through (d)(6) is followed by Supervisor employees performing unjamming of parts on the 596 bender by properly securing the electric, and air prior to starting work. Employees are exposed to caught-in hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $12,278 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding - Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  a) On or about February 28, 2023, the #517 part washer was not guarded to prevent employees from reaching the pinch point area where the robot places the part and moves it into the washer.  b) On or about February 28, 2023, the #552 machine was not guarded to prevent employees from getting their hands struck by the moving robot while loading parts.