OSHA Inspection: ALTON MANUFACTURING INC

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4810.00 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 09/05/2024, throughout the establishment; Employees were exposed to the unexpected startup of equipment when Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures were not developed, documented, or utilized while employees performed servicing and maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, changing dies on up to 9 Power Press Brakes including Amada #45, #46, #47.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received 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 09/05/2024, in the Brake Press Area; employees were exposed to the unexpected startup of equipment when the employer did not provide Lockout/Tagout(LOTO) training to authorized employees who performed maintenance and servicing activities on machines such as, but not limited to: 9 Press Brakes including Amada #45, #46 , and #47.  b) On or about 09/05/2024, throughout the establishment; employees were exposed to the unexpected startup of equipment when the employer did not provide Lockout/Tagout(LOTO) training to authorized employees who performed maintenance and servicing activities on machines such as, but not limited to: powered industrial vehicle (forklift truck).    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4810.00 Reduced

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:  a) On or about 09/05/2024, throughout the establishment; the employer did not perform at least an annual evaluation/certification of authorized employees performing an actual lockout procedure to verify each procedure was adequate and being properly used by employees responsible for locking out machines during servicing or maintenance, such as but not limited to;  Amada Press Brakes #43, 44, 45, 46, and 47.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $906.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) On or about 09/05/2024, in the Brake Press Area; where a power strip (temporary power tap) was attached to Power Press Brake and used in place of fixed wiring to power a Fan, Microwave, and Phone Charger.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED