OSHA Inspection: MASTER HALCO, INC (OLNEY MFG. 076)

Issued

2024-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7604.00 · Current $7604.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On and before December 5, 2024, the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure titled, "Lock Out Tag Out Procedure - Extruder (All)" in accordance with 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A-D).  Extruders were frequently locked out by operators for servicing.

Issued

2024-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12676.00 · Current $12676.00

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):  On or about June 13, 2024, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts during servicing of the Lines 1 & 2 Davis-Standard Extruder.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

2024-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A-D):  On and before December 5, 2024, the employers Lock Out Tag Out Procedure for Extruders, used by employees on a daily basis, did not contain the necessary information.  Deficiencies include but are not limited to: a) The document directs employees to lockout the machine, "anytime there is a mechanical problem" but does not address thermal energy. b) Specific detail for testing the portion of the extruder being serviced to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout was not provided.