OSHA Inspection: HYDRO TUBE ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $9412.00 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. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 29, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees who serviced and maintained Robot Weld Cell B 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 unjamming tasks.  b. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 29, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees who setup the BLM bender (model ELECT-L; no. 650100301010) 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 activities.    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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $9412.00 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. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio:  On or about November 29, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the robot welder, located at Robot Weld Cell B, was not locked out prior to performing unjamming tasks.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's electrical energy sources prior to the servicing task - 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. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio:  On or about November 29, 2023, employees were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that the BLM bender (model ELECT-L; no. 650100301010) was not locked out prior to performing setup tasks.   The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control the machine's electrical and pneumatic energy sources prior to the servicing task - 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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12445.00 · Current $9412.00 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. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Conrac Corp. (model 3CP-HD; s/n 84236-64) flaring machine, located in the End Forming area, was guarded to protect employees from pinch point hazards created by the closing clamp.   b. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the PHI beading machine (model 3CPV; s/n 3CPV-23), located in the End Forming area, was adequately guarded to protect employees from pinch point hazards created by the closing clamp.  c. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 30, 2023, employees who operated the tube bender located in the coil cell and used to bend the ends/tails of coils, were exposed to the pinch point created after the bend is made and the die holder/block retracts back to the home position.   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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:  a. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 30, 2023, employees who operated the 3C CNC120 coiler located in the coil cell were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that the point of operation created by the closing and rotating dies was not guarded.    b. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 30, 2023, employees who operate the Chiyoda Kogyo Co. bending machine (model EX-250; no. 2543243676) were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that pinch points created between the forming die(s) and the part were not guarded.  c. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 20, 2023, employees who operate the Star Technology bending machine (s/n 106178000714) were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that pinch points created between the forming die(s) and the part were not guarded.   d. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 30, 2023, employees who operate the Herber bending machine (model 150RL) were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries in that pinch points created between the forming die(s) and the part were not guarded.   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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $9412.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(1):Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with adequate training on electrical shock, arc flash hazards, and protective equipment to protect against electrical hazards while working on or near energized conductors.   Employees who accessed electrical panels to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, electrical testing and fuse removal/replacement, were exposed to electrical hazards.    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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(a):Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:  a. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer did not develop and implement electrical safety related work practices which cover employees exposed to live electrical conductors while performing electrical work. Employees responsible for performing electrical tests and removing fuses in a 480-volt electrical distribution panel for a pump motor located in the phosphate room, were exposed to hazards in that electrical safe work practices were not employed to prevent electrical shock and/or arc flash/blast 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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(b)(2):While an employee was exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which were deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts were not locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2):  a. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees who accessed the 480-volt electrical distribution panel for a pump motor located in the phosphate room were protected from electrical hazards.  Prior to removing fuses from the panel, a lockout device was not applied to the disconnecting means which controls the panel's line-side electrical power.  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

2024-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  a. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that flame resistant clothing, rubber insulated and leather gloves, hard hat, and arc rated face shield were not provided to employees who accessed a 480-volt electrical distribution panel for a pump motor located in the phosphate room. An employee was exposed to 480 volts while performing electrical tests within the panel.    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.