OSHA Inspection: AT&L RESOURCES, LLC

Issued

Jun 23, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $1,992 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  On or about March 15, 2023 employees were not able to exit using the west side door of the building if there was an emergency because the door was locked.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jun 23, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,297 · Current $4,649 Reduced

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:  On or about June 5, 2023 and prior, operator(s) did not receive training in the function of the energy control program, and the safe application, usage and removal of energy controls for hazardous energy sources. Employee(s) were exposed to amputation and crushing hazardous while performing servicing and maintenance on the Mark Andy presses.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 23, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,641 · Current $3,321 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The application of energy control (lockout or tagout) actions were not done in the following sequence:  (1) prepare for shutdown, (2) shut down machine or equipment, (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device by authorized employee, (5) relieve, disconnect, restrain or otherwise render safe all stored or residual energy, (6) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:  On or about June 5, 2023 and prior, employee(s) performing servicing and maintenance tasks such as changing rollers on the Mark Andy printing machine did not de-energize/lock out the machine. Employee(s) were exposed to unexpected start-up of the machine which could result in crushing and amputation hazards.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 23, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,969 · Current $3,985 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:  On or about June 7, 2023 and prior, employee(s) were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards from unguarded ingoing nip points from the moving rollers on the the Mark Andy machine while filling each station with paint.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 23, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,313 · Current $2,657 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD."  On or about March 15, 2023 and after, employees were exposed to fire and burn hazards when utilizing the circuit breakers not designed for routine use as an on-off control switches.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).