OSHA Inspection: TRIAD FASTENERS LP

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3972.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(a)(3)(i): The employer failed to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energization, startup or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.  On or about November 25th, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance activities located at 104 Apollo Ave, Alda, Nebraska 68810 were exposed to hazards associated with performing maintenance on equipment and machinery that requires the isolation of hazardous energy sources in that the employer failed to develop and implement a Lockout and/or Tag Out Program that meets all the requirements of this subpart. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:    A.) Group lockout or tag out was not outlined within their program.  B.) Lockout or tagout device removal was not outlined within their program.  C.) Outside personnel (contractors) was not outlined within their program.  D.) Shift or personnel changes was not outlined within their program.  E.) Stored Energy was mentioned in the program but did not contain methods on how to verify, isolate, or remove residual energy.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $4966.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about November 25th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities located at 104 Apollo Ave, Alda, Nebraska 68810 were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that multiple boxes were not effectively closed. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:   A.) Kona Hot Runner System in front of machine 390-02 was not closed and exposing energized circuits. B.) Junction box located in between machine 180-04 and 180-06 was not closed and was exposing energized circuits.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(iii)(D):The raceway is sealed or plugged at the outer end using approved means so as to prevent access to the enclosure through the raceway;  On or about November 25th, 2024, employee engaged in production activities located at 104 Apollo Ave, Alda, Nebraska 68810 were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that several damaged conduits were observed and actively carrying energized circuits within.  Instances of failure include but are not limited to:   A.) Damaged conduit located on electrical panel 561 on the backside of machine 390-02. B.) Damaged conduit located in front of machine 390-02 underneath an electrical disconnect that mounted to a wall and was plugged into the  Nelmor machine.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3972.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  On or about November 25th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities located at 104 Apollo Ave, Alda, Nebraska 68810 were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that a flexible cord was ran through a doorway on the ground.  The flexible cord was being pinched by the door.  The flexible cord was supplying power to the cardboard compactor located outside the facility.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $4966.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about November 25th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities located at 104 Apollo Ave, Alda, Nebraska 68810 were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that multiple flexible cords were damaged and the employer failed to provide devices or fitting that would reduce the tension created on energized conductors.  Instances of failure include but are not limited to:   A.) Damaged flexible cord plugged in and not equipped with tension reducing device in front of machine 50400-01.  B.) Damaged flexible cord plugged in and not equipped with a tension reducing device on panel #10 in between machines 180-04 and 180-06.  C.) Two damaged flexible cords plugged in and not equipped with a tension reducing device.  One flexible cord was plugged into receptacle A2-21 located in near the main entrance of maintenance shop. The other flexible cord was plugged into a 240V receptacle and was supplying power to the welder in the corner of the maintenance shop.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about November 25th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities located at 104 Apollo Ave, Alda, Nebraska 68810, were exposed to fire and electrical hazard in that employees were using damaged and energized flexible cords. The employer did not visually inspect the cords before use. Instance of failure include but are not limited to:  A.) Damaged flexible cord plugged in and not equipped with tension reducing device in front of machine 50400-01.  B.) Damaged flexible cord plugged in and not equipped with a tension reducing device on panel #10 in between machines 180-04 and 180-06.  C.) Two damaged flexible cords plugged in and not equipped with a tension reducing device. One flexible cord was plugged into receptacle A2-21 located in near the main entrance of maintenance shop. The other flexible cord was plugged into a 240V receptacle and was supplying power to the welder in the corner of the maintenance shop.