OSHA Inspection: BRIDAN MFG, INC.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2305.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.  (a) On or about February 16, 2024, and dates prior, the employer did not insure each operator of the Clark Propane gas powered forklift had successfully completed training prior to operation of the Clark powered industrial truck. This exposed employees to a crushing and struck-by hazard.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2305.00 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) On or about February 16, 2024, and dates prior at the Mazak machining center and other equipment  to include CNC machining centers and lathes. The employer had not developed or documented procedures to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy to prevent the unexpected start up and energization of equipment. This exposed employees caught in,  struck-by hazards and crushing hazards  as well as electrical shock injuries.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about February 16, 2024, and days prior, authorized employee training was not provided to all authorized personnel in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, and practices and methods required to safely deenergize machines/equipment, including but not limited to fluid delivery systems, forklifts, manufacturing machines, as well as other equipment and systems.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:   On or about February 16, 2024, and dates prior, training was not provided to affected personnel in the recognition of hazardous energy sources and the type of energy sources exposed to in the manufacturing operations and while performing job tasks.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) On or about February 16, 2024, and dates prior at Bridan MFG, Inc.  6915 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI 531421, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program, including but not limited too oils and lubricants, hydraulic fluids,  machining coolants, and other chemicals used as related to the operation and maintenance of equipment and the facility.