OSHA Inspection: PREMIER INDUSTRIAL GROUP LLC DBA HN PRECISION

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $7219.00 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) Warehouse Valve Guides Area- On January 6, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of the hazardous energy sources, are performed. Employees did not de-energize and lockout mechanical hazardous energy sources of the Rotary Machine #1102 prior to unjamming.     As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lock-out/tag-out device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910.147(d)(5)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from pneumatic and mechanical hazards while employees were unjamming guides.  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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6222.00 · Current $3521.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a)	Warehouse Valve Guides Area - On or about January 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all pulleys seven feet or less on machines, such as the Hopper 101 and Hopper 803, were enclosed by guards to cover all in-running nip points and moving parts.  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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Warehouse Valve Guides Area- On or about January 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all belts seven or less feet from the ground or working platform on machines such as the Hopper 101 and Hopper 803, were enclosed by guards to cover all inrunning nip points and moving parts.    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 of abatement, or other written records.