OSHA Inspection: HBD THERMOID, INC.

Issued

Dec 20, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $7,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) shall 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) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not train Reeler Station employees as authorized employees to lock out the overhead cat-pullers prior to performing set up activities. Reeler Station employees are not trained how to control hazardous energy sources prior to performing setup. The employees are exposed to nip point hazards created by the two horizontal drive belts. This was most recently identified on or about June 22, 2023.

Issued

Dec 20, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $156,259 · Current $78,130 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 activities covered by this section:  a) HBD Thermoid, Inc - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures to protect employees from caught- in and nip-point hazards when performing service and/or maintenance activities on the following machines: when setting up cat-pullers and wigwags; when making adjustments to overhead cat-pullers; and when conducting maintenance activities on floor cat-pullers and wigwags. This was most recently identified on or about June 22, 2023, while performing a set up activity on Line #3 overhead cat-puller, when an employee was exposed to the ingoing nip point of the powered horizontal feed belts.

Issued

Dec 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $156,259 · Current $108,825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):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:  a) HBD Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 3 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 22, 2023.  b) HBD Thermoid, Inc. -  Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 4 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 22, 2023.  c) HBD Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 1 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  d) HBD Thermoid, Inc. -  Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 5 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  e) HBD Thermoid, Inc. -  Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 7 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  f) HBD Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 2 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  g) HBD Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the overhead CAT-puller on Line 8 is guarded in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from reaching the ingoing nip point created by the machine's vertically aligned horizontal friction belts and the in-going rubber hose. Employees performing operational tasks in proximity of the ingoing nip points are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about September 27, 2023.  HBD/Thermoid, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1533600, citation number 01, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on August 27, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1301 W. Sandusky St. in Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

Issued

Dec 20, 2023

Abate by

Sep 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $61,391 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above floor or platform:  a) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #8 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unenclosed chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about September 27, 2023.  b) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #2 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unenclosed chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about September 26, 2023  c) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #5 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unenclosed chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about August 25, 2023.  d) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #3 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unenclosed chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  e) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #1 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unenclosed chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards. This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  f) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #4 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unenclosed chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards.  This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  g) HBD/Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio:  The employer does not ensure the chain and sprocket drive on Line #7 Wigwag is enclosed in such a manner as to prevent employees' hands from contacting the ingoing nip point of the traversing chain and sprocket. Employees performing tasks such as guiding and inspecting hose in proximity of the unguarded chain and sprocket, which are positioned approximately 5 feet above the worksurface, are exposed to caught in hazards.  This was most recently identified on or about June 28, 2023.  HBD/Thermoid, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3), which is contained in OSHA inspection number 1622498, citation number 01, item number 05, and was affirmed as a final order on March 24, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 1301 W. Sandusky St. in Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

Issued

Dec 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment of the machine is not possible. The guard shall be such that it does not offer an accident hazard in itself.  a) HBD Thermoid, Inc. - Bellefontaine, Ohio: On or about September 27, 2023, the employer did not ensure the overhead CAT-puller guard housings were secured in place in such a manner as to prevent shifting towards the machine's horizontal drive belts (nip-point).