OSHA Inspection: NITE OWL PACKAGING LLC

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Jul 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $7,985 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The 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, the following:  (A)  A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (B)  Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (C)  Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and (D)  Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures  On or about March 7, 2024, the procedure for the Kiddie Press instructed the employees to turn the machine on and off with a stop button/switch. The employer failed to include the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, exposing employees to in-going nip points and crushing hazards.  Employees are exposed to amputation hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $7,985 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:   (1) prepare for shutdown (2) shut down machine or equipment (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source  (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device by authorized employee (5) relieve, disconnect, restrain or otherwise render safe all stored or residual energy  (6) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:  On or about March 7, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employee(s) de-energized the Kidder Press while performing servicing and maintenance exposing employees to in going nip points and crushing hazards.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).