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OSHA Inspection: LAFEBER COMPANY

Follow-up inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a follow-up safety inspection of LAFEBER COMPANY in 24981 N 1400 EAST RD, CORNELL, IL 61319 (NAICS 311119). OSHA activity number 347889461.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
LAFEBER COMPANY
Site address
24981 N 1400 EAST RD
City
CORNELL
State
IL
ZIP
61319
Mailing
24981 N 1400 EAST RD, CORNELL, IL 61319
Inspection type
Follow-up (F)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311119
Employees
48
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B11 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2025
Abate by
Apr 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $7,282 · Current $7,282
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected by a guardrail or stair rail system:  On or about November 19, 2024, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 5.5 feet while operating the trial size machine because stairway opening was not guarded.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $7282
  • — Z (S) $7282

1910.28 B11 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2025
Abate by
May 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $7,282 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(iii):  The employer did not ensure that each ship stairs and alternating tread type stairs is equipped with handrails on both sides:  On or about November 19, 2024, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 5.5 feet while using the ship stairs leading to the trial size machine because handrails were not provided on both sides.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $7282

1910.147 C04 II

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 3 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2025
Abate by
May 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $12,744 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  On or about November 19, 2024, an employee performing servicing and maintenance activities on equipment was exposed to amputation and entanglement hazards and the employer did not ensure the machine specific energy control procedures included specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices and other energy control measures, including but not limited to the following energy control procedures:  a. the energy isolation procedures for the Trial Size Machine did not include specific procedures on how to verify each energy source, including thermal and pressure energy from the liquid nitrogen, was dissipated.  b. the energy isolation procedures for the Roller Mill Machine did not include specific procedures on how to verify each energy source, including electrical, was controlled, dissipated and isolated.  c. the energy isolation procedures for the Toyo Packaging Machine did not include specific procedures on how to verify each electrical energy source was controlled, dissipated and isolated and each pneumatic energy source was identified.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $12744

1910.147 C07 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2025
Abate by
Apr 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $12,744 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:   On or about November 19, 2024, an employee performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Trial Size Machine was exposed amputation and entanglement hazards and the employer did not ensure the authorized employee was trained to understand the procedures to be used when performing service and maintenance activities.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $12744

1910.147 D03

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2025
Abate by
Apr 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  On or about November 19, 2024, an employee performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Trial Size Machine was exposed to amputation and entanglement hazards and the employer did not ensure the equipment was de-energized and locked out prior to performing the work.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.178 L01 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2025
Abate by
Apr 9, 2025
Penalty
Initial $12,744 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about November 19, 2024, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards and the employer did not ensure the operator was trained and evaluated prior to being permitted to operate a forklift.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $12744

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