OSHA Inspection: TOPPER INDUSTRIAL, INC.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $6000.00 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 July 30, 2024, the employer did not develop a procedure for employees to follow while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Accurpress 71008 Advantage Press Brake, exposing the employee mechanical crushing hazards.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  (a) On or about July 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that an employee preforming service and maintenance covered activities on an Accurpress 71008 Advantage Press Brake was provided with authorized lockout/tagout training prior to performing servicing and maintenance activities, exposing employee(s) to mechanical crushing hazards.

Issued

2024-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6857.00 · Current $5000.00 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) On or about July 30, 2024, located in the fabrication area F7, a Fabbrica Macchine Bergamo Manual Triton Band Saw had a section of its blade exposed that was outside of the working portion of the blade, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.