OSHA Inspection: BERGSTROM CLIMATE SYSTEMS L.L.C.

Issued

2023-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9370.00 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, May 10, 2023 the employer did not develop energy control procedures for machines such, as but not limited to, the RG-50 and RG-80 press. Employees performing servicing and maintenance, such as set-up were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards due to unexpected start-up.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $6690.00 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 de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:  On or about May 10, 2023, employee(s) performing servicing and maintenance tasks such as die changes on but not limited to the RG-50 press did not de-energize and lock out the machine prior to servicing and maintenance activities.  Employee(s) were exposed to unexpected start-up of the machine exposing employees to crushing and amputation hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $6690.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, were not guarded. The guarding device was not in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, was not so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  On or about, May 10, 2023 employees were operating a press known as press RG-80 with a foot pedal. The point of operation, such as the dies, were not guarded or did not have any other form of protection that would ensure employees could not come into contact with the dies directly or inadvertently while operating the press. Employees were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).