OSHA Inspection: TITAN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  On or about August 8, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards when performing maintenance, setup, and housekeeping activities and the employer  had not ensured the documented procedures contained procedures for machine shut down and isolation in the following instances:   a.) The written procedure for the Peddinghaus 863-D Anglemaster Automated Punch Press did not contain procedures for pneumatic energy source.  b.) The written procedure for the Peddinghaus PCD 1100/3C ATC Automated Drilling Machine did not contain procedures for hydraulic energy source.

Issued

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:  On or about August 8, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards when performing maintenance, setup, and housekeeping activities and the employer  had not ensured the documented procedures contained procedures for placement, removal, and transfer of lockout devices in the following instances:   a.) The written procedure for the Peddinghaus 863-D Anglemaster Automated Punch Press did not contain procedures for pneumatic energy source.  b.)   The written procedure for the Peddinghaus PCD 1100/3C ATC Automated Drilling Machine did not contain procedures for hydraulic energy source.

Issued

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:  On or about August 8, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards when performing maintenance, setup, and housekeeping activities and the employer had not ensured the documented procedures contained steps for machine testing and verification of lockout devices in the following instances:   a.) The written procedure for the Peddinghaus 863-D Anglemaster Automated Punch Press did not contain procedures for pneumatic energy source.  b.)   The written procedure for the Peddinghaus PCD 1100/3C ATC Automated Drilling Machine did not contain procedures for hydraulic energy source.

Issued

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) 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 August 8, 2023, an employee was exposed to machine hazards when performing maintenance and housekeeping activities on or near the Beam Line's Peddinghaus PCD 1100/3C ATC Automated Drilling Machine and the connected Beam Transfer Roller Line and the employer had not trained the employee in the requirements of the standard.

Issued

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about August 8, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards in the following instances:  a.) An employee was exposed to caught between hazards when performing tool set up and maintenance activities on the Peddinghaus 863-D Anglemaster Automated Punch Press. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not isolated from electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic energy sources prior to performing the setup and maintenance activities [per the 1910.147(d)(3) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.  b.) An employee was exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when performing maintenance and housekeeping activities on or near the Beam Line's Peddinghaus PCD 1100/3C ATC Automated Drilling Machine and the connected Beam Transfer roller line. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machines were not isolated from electrical and hydraulic energy sources prior to performing the maintenance activities [per the 1910.147(d)(3) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.