OSHA Inspection: ROCKNEL FASTENER, INC.

Issued

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $7,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.   Instance (a): On or about October 23, 2025, the employer did not document and utilize specific lockout/tagout procedures for the header or wire drawer machine on line AT-810?2. An employee was performing setup on the wire and header machine without a written procedure for energy isolation.    Instance (b): On or about November 13, 2025, the employer did not document and utilize specific lockout/tagout procedures for RT Cell #1. Employees were performing maintenance while replacing the motor without a written procedure for energy isolation.

Issued

Mar 27, 2026

Abate by

Apr 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.147(f)(1): Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof. In situations in which lockout or tagout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof, the following sequence of actions shall be followed: 29 CFR  1910.147(f)(1)(i): Clear the machine or equipment of tools and materials in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this section.   On or about October 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure the required sequence was followed when temporarily energizing the wire drawer machine on line AT-810?2 for positioning of the wire. Employees are exposed to amputation injuries while remaining near the danger zone between the wire and the capstan during machine use.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 27, 2026

Abate by

Apr 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $7,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.   Instance (a): On or about October 23, 2025, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure for the wire drawer or header machine on AT?810?2. An employee was performing setup on the wire and header machine.    Instance (b): On or about November 13, 2025, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure for RT Cell #1. Employees was performing maintenance while replacing the motor.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:  Instance (a): On or about October 23, 2025, the employer did not provide training of the energy control procedure for the AT?810?2 header machine.  An employee was performing setup on the wire and header machine without training on the steps for energy isolation.  Instance (b): On or about November 13, 2025, the employer did not provide training of the energy control program for the RT Cell #1 roll thread machine. An employee was performing maintenance while replacing the motor without training on the steps for energy isolation.

Issued

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $6,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  On or about October 23, 2025, and continuing through November 19, 2025, the employer had no written program describing how chemical hazards would be communicated to employees. Employees in the heading department were exposed to various chemicals, including, but not limited to, LPA-142 Solvent, RENEP KN 68 NA lube oil, Mean Green cleaner, and CLC Draw SKB cleaner without a documented system to ensure proper identification, communication, and control of those hazards.

Issued

Mar 27, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6):Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked.  Instance (a): On or about October 23, 2025, the employer did not ensure that chemical containers in the heading department near machine AT-810-2, were properly labeled.  The employer allowed chemicals, including (but not limited to) LPA?142 Solvent, RENEP KN 68 NA lube oil, Mean Green cleaner, and CLC Draw SKB cleaner to be used without any hazard communication labeling, exposing employees to health hazards.  Instance (b): On or about November 19, 2025, the employer did not ensure that chemical containers in the heading department near machine AT-815, were properly labeled.  The employer allowed chemicals, including (but not limited to) LPA?142 Solvent, RENEP KN 68 NA lube oil, Mean Green cleaner, and CLC Draw SKB cleaner to be used without any hazard communication labeling, exposing employees to health hazards.