OSHA Inspection: ZENNI USA

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $9,679 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall 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:  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  a. On or about August 23, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the Donaldson Torit #01 Downflo Evolution (Serial No. 15093521-L1-1) dust collection system included the specific procedural steps for shutting down the machinery. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in/between and struck-by hazards while performing maintenance and servicing tasks.

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall 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:  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(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.  a. On or about September 3, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the Donaldson Torit #01 Downflo Evolution (Serial No. 15093521-L1-1) dust collection system had the specific steps for how to verify the effectiveness of the control measures for the hazardous energy sources. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing maintenance and servicing tasks.

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $9,679 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  a. On or about August 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees performing maintenance and servicing tasks such as, but not limited to, inspecting the levels of the dust in the bags/barrels and inspecting the operation of the Donaldson Torit #01 Downflo Evolution (Serial No. 15093521-L1-1) dust collection system, were not trained in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the types and magnitudes of the hazardous energy sources, and the methods and means necessary for energy control and isolation. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in/between and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $9,679 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:  a. On or about August 23, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with being caught-in/between and struck-by hazards of the machinery while performing maintenance and servicing tasks such as, but not limited to, inspecting the levels of the dust in the bags/barrels and inspecting the operation of the dust collection unit. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the Donaldson Torit #01 Downflo Evolution (Serial No. 15093521-L1-1) dust collection system was not shutdown prior to performing the maintenance and servicing task [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, including machine and equipment isolation [(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual and/or stored energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $5,531 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  a. On or about September 3, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with training on the hazardous chemicals in their work place including, but not limited to, Synergy 905 polish and WD-40. As a result, employees were exposed to contact with hazardous chemicals hazards.

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,304 · Current $1,382 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): Basic requirement. Each employer required by this Part to keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses must record each fatality, injury and illness that:  a. On or about September 3, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that OSHA injury and illness logs or their equivalent were maintained for calendar years 2021 to 2024.

Issued

Jan 3, 2025

Abate by

Jan 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  a. On or about September 3, 2024, and at times prior, the employer had not verified that the required workplace personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been performed with a written certification.