OSHA Inspection: FEMCO, INC.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(3)(ii): The tag out system used on equipment capable of accepting a lock out device did not have additional measures in place to provide the equivalent protection of a lock out device:  Employees engaged in machinery activities in the fabrication department shop were exposed to electrical shock, amputation, struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that the malfunctioning Peck, Stow & Wilcox roller machine, Model # 390-E, Serial # 3/61 was improperly tagged out of service. The machine lacked a lockout hasp, a plug lockout device, or a lock-able plug connector cover to secure the plug and prevent its use when the employee cannot maintain control of the cord and plug.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were not singularly identified; were not the only devices used for controlling energy; were used for other purposes; and did not meet the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D):  Employees engaged in machinery activities in the fabrication department shop were exposed to electrical shock, amputation, struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that devices other than lockout devices and tagout devices were used for controlling energy of the malfunctioning Peck, Stow & Wilcox roller machine, Model # 390-E, Serial # 3/61. It was improperly tagged out of service. The tagout device was not standardized, substantial, identifiable, but a Quality Assurance Card or a Part Rejected Card was inappropriately used as a makeshift tagout device, this is not a typical normal tagout device.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:  Employees engaged in servicing and maintenance activities at the following equipment in the fabrication department shop/area, and throughout the different buildings of the plant were exposed to burn, electrical, struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that machine specific energy control procedures had not been reviewed since 2010 to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified in the procedure, to ensure the procedures are still up to date, correctness, and being followed, implemented. Employees perform servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, Rousselle Press machine (Model 6F; Serial FF-509-64), Rousselle A4 Twisted Die Press machine (Model 3; Serial DA-6904), and Summit 100-Ton Press machine (Model A9) which had multiple energy sources including pneumatic, mechanic, electric, and gravity.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $5,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition or applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  Employees engaged in servicing and maintenance activities at the following equipment in the fabrication department shop/area, and throughout the different buildings of the plant were exposed to burn, electrical, struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that machine specific energy control procedures training had not been provided to maintenance personnel to recognize the hazards of unexpected energization or start-up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, which could harm employees. Employees perform servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, Rousselle Press machine (Model 6F; Serial FF-509-64), Rousselle A4 Twisted Die Press machine (Model 3; Serial DA-6904), and Summit 100-Ton Press machine (Model A9) which had multiple energy sources including pneumatic, mechanic, electric, and gravity.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employee(s) was not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  Employees engaged in machining activities in the fabrication department shop/area, and throughout the different buildings of the plant were exposed to burn, electrical, struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that the purpose and use of the energy control procedure training had not been provided to affected employees and all other employees to recognize the hazards of unexpected energization or start-up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, which could harm employees. The employer had not ensured that the affected employee had acquired and retained adequate knowledge and skills for the energy control program and procedure.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft without being guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves:  Employees engaged in machinery activities in the fabrication department shop were exposed to laceration, amputation, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that the rotating shaft ends on both sides of the Peck, Stow & Wilcox roller machine, Model # 390-E, Serial # 3/61 were not covered to protect operators and other employees from rotating parts. a) A 3/4 inches diameter rotating shaft end located 3 feet above the floor projected 1-3/4 inches in length and was not guarded. b) A 1-inch diameter rotating shaft end located 3 feet above the floor projected 3 inches long and was not guarded.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above the floor or platform were not enclosed:  Employees engaged in machinery activities in the fabrication department shop were exposed to laceration, amputation, caught-in and caught-between hazards in that the roller chain located 3 feet above the floor was not fully guarded.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

May 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   Employees engaged in machining, servicing and maintenance activities were exposed to health hazards in that the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their workplace. Employees were not provided training and information regarding hazardous chemicals in accordance with the revised hazard communication standard which is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).  Hazardous Chemicals used at the workplace include but are not limited to hydraulic oil, way oil, spindle oil, motor oil, cutting oil, gasoline, tank cleaning solutions to check for the Ph levels, including Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide - caustic soda to neutralize the acid, propane, and grease.

Issued

Sep 10, 2024

Abate by

May 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not, as necessary, update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of this section, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1), and provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) for newly identified physical or health hazards no later than June 1, 2016:   a) Employees engaged in machining, servicing and maintenance activities were exposed to health hazards in that the employer had not updated the current comprehensive hazard communication program in accordance with the revised hazard communication standard which is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).  Hazardous Chemicals used at the workplace include but are not limited to hydraulic oil, way oil, spindle oil, motor oil, cutting oil, gasoline, tank cleaning solutions to check for the Ph levels, including Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide - caustic soda to neutralize the acid, propane, and grease.  b) Employees engaged in machining activities were exposed to health hazards in that the bottle of lubrication solution Rust Lick WS-5050 Water-Soluble Oil for cutting and grinding was not labeled.