OSHA Inspection: ECP CORPORATION

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3907.00 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. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about November 8, 2023, the employer did not develop and document procedures to control hazardous electrical/mechanical and pneumatic energy sources of the #12 Brother CNC machine (s/n 111699). Employees who accessed the machine's hazard area for setup and cleaning tasks were exposed to rotating parts and pinch point hazards.  b. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about November 8, 2023, the employer did not develop and document procedures that would control hazardous pneumatic and thermal energy sources of the Spirol insert machine used at press #10. Employees who accessed the machine's hazard area for setup were exposed to pinch point hazards and burn injuries.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):  ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about October 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures identified specific steps to follow to control hazardous energy of the #4 HR Haas CNC machine. Procedures did not outline the scope and intended use of the procedure, did not provide specific steps for control of the pneumatic source for the fixture air clamp, and lacked specific steps to verify energy control measures.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 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):  a. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about November 8, 2023, employees were exposed to rotating parts and pinch point hazards in that the #12 Brother CNC machine (s/n 111699) was not deenergized prior to set-up and cleaning tasks.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control hazardous electrical/mechanical and pneumatic energy sources prior to the servicing tasks - the employer did not: - Ensure employees had the method or means to control hazardous energy. - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.  b. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about October 23, 2023, employees were exposed to rotating parts and pinch point hazards in that the #4 HR Haas CNC machine was not deenergized prior cleaning tasks.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control hazardous electrical/mechanical and pneumatic energy sources prior to the servicing tasks - the employer did not: - Ensure employees had the method or means to control hazardous energy. - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3907.00 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:   a. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about November 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees who setup and maintain the #12 Brother CNC machine (s/n 111699) were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees were not trained to isolate and render energy controls safe prior to performing setup tasks.  b. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about October 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees who maintain the #4 HR Haas CNC machine were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees were not trained to isolate and render energy controls safe prior to performing cleaning tasks.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3907.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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. ECP Corp. - Avon, Ohio: On or about November 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from pinch point hazards while operating the #15 Brother CNC machine with a fixture that included an air ram.  Employees who load/unload parts on the fixture were exposed the pinch point created by the air ram as it closed to hold a part and when it opens to release a part.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.