OSHA Inspection: KIK (HOUSTON) INC

Issued

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13394.00 · Current $8036.00 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:  a) On or about June 19, 2023, at the blow mold department, the employer did not ensure procedures were utilized when employees had to dislodge plastic bottles from the overhead 2nd tri verter piping, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(2):  The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:   a) On or about June 19, 2023, at the blow mold department, the all the energy sources to the tri verter pipe were not turned off during maintenance activities, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13394.00 · Current $8036.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures:   a) On or about June 19, 2023, at the blow mold department, the employer did not ensure affected employees were instructed in the energy control procedures for the 2nd tri verter piping, exposing employees to amputation hazards.