OSHA Inspection: FENNER DUNLOP AMERICAS, INC.

Issued

Mar 21, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $10,403 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Fenner Dunlop Americas, Inc. doing business as Fenner Dunlop ECS located at 5225 West Lakeshore Drive in Port Clinton, Ohio:  On or about October 1, 2024 the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from work surfaces with unprotected sides four feet or more above a lower level. Employees performing repair work on the hydraulic cylinders located on the top of the decks of the Slempelkamp curing presses #3 and #4 were exposed to falls of approximately six feet. Employees were exposed to injuries associated with falls of approximately six feet such as, but not limited to, contusions, fractures, concussion, and death.

Issued

Mar 21, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $0 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:  Fenner Dunlop Americas, Inc. doing business as Fenner Dunlop ECS located at 5225 West Lakeshore Drive in Port Clinton, Ohio.  On or about November 7, 2024, the employer did not ensure machine specific lockout tagout procedures were developed, documented and utilized for employees tasked with setup/changeover operations on the Siempelkamp Curing Presses. Employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards when engaged in setup/changeover procedures on curing presses #3 and #4 such as, but not limited to, pulling irons, securing irons, aligning fillers, and pulling a new mat through the curing deck.

Issued

Mar 21, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  Fenner Dunlop Americas, Inc. doing business as Fenner Dunlop ECS located at 5225 West Lakeshore Drive in Port Clinton, Ohio.  On or about November 7, 2024, the employer did not ensure lock out tag out procedures were utilized to verify and control the hazardous energy sources associated with the Siempelkamp Curing Presses.  Employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards when engaged in setup/changeover procedures on curing presses #3 and #4 such as, but not limited to, pulling irons, securing irons, aligning fillers, and pulling a new mat through the curing deck.

Issued

Mar 21, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  Fenner Dunlop Americas, Inc. doing business as Fenner Dunlop ECS located at 5225 West Lakeshore Drive in Port Clinton, Ohio.  On or about November 7, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in setup/changeover activities on the Siempelkamp Curing Presses were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards when engaged in setup/changeover procedures on curing presses #3 and #4 such as, but not limited to, pulling irons, securing irons, aligning fillers, and pulling a new mat through the curing deck.