OSHA Inspection: ASC ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC

Issued

Oct 26, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  On or about August 1, 2023, the employer failed to maintain specific energy control procedures which outlined the intended use; contained specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment;  contained specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices and responsibility for those devices; and specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of the energy control devices or other energy control measures. Employees were exposed to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic energy sources.

Issued

Oct 26, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $5,581 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  On or about August 1, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that compressed air used for cleaning was reduced below 30 p.s.i. or that the air nozzles had an effective dead-end relief valve.

Issued

Oct 26, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:   On or about August 1, 2023, the employer did not provide insulated tools or handling equipment for employees working in areas with 240 volt to 480 volt energized parts where there was the potential for contact with conductor parts. Employees were required to work within electrical cabinets and were not provided insulated tools.