OSHA Inspection: TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYSTEMS

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) Guardrail On Wheelabrator - An employee cleaning out the grated area on the Large Wheelabrator was exposed to a fall hazard of seven (7) feet nine (6) inches from the open-sided edge not containing a standard railing or equivalent, on or about January 30th, 2015.    Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1155.00 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) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on series A Curing Presses exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    b) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on series B Curing Presses exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    c) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on series C Curing Presses exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    d) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on series D Curing Presses exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    e) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Base Builder exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    f) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Kobe Mill exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    g) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Solidflex Mill exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    h) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Cracker Mill exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    i) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Challenger exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    k) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the LOTR Mill exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    l) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Mold Unloading Station exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    m) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Vulcanizing Pot exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    n) Rubber Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Large Autoclave exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    o) Powder Coating Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Small Blaster exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    p) CNC Area Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the CNC Millac exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    q) CNC Area Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the CNC Matsuura exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    r) CNC Area Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the CNC Mozak exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    s) CNC Area Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Wintec Lathe exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    t) CNC Area Department - Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on Fortune Lathe exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  a) Cracker Mill - Lockout devices and tagout devices did not identify the employee who applied the device exposing employees to possible electrical hazards, on or about January 22nd, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) CNC Area - Employees working on the Millac were exposed to struck-by hazards from the machine movement without a stop command device or guardrail in the danger area, on or about January 22nd, 2015.    b) CNC Area - Employees working in front of the Millac were exposed to struck-by hazards from metal chips going over the guard built on the cutting table, on or about January 22nd, 2015.    c) CNC Area - Employees working on the Matsuura were exposed to struck-by hazards from the machine movement without a stop command device or guardrail in the danger area, on or about January 22nd, 2015.    d) CNC Area - Employees working in front of the Matsuura were exposed to struck-by hazards from metal chips going over the guard built on the cutting table, on or about January 22nd, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) CNC Area - Employees working on the Millac were exposed to an unguarded point of operation hazard from by-passing the sliding access door interlocks, on or about January 22nd, 2015.  b) CNC Area - Employees working on the Matsuura were exposed to an unguarded point of operation hazard from by-passing the sliding access door interlocks, on or about January 22nd, 2015.  c) CNC Area - Employees working on the Mazak were exposed to an unguarded point of operation hazard from by-passing the sliding access door interlocks, on or about January 22nd, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Rubber Area - Employees working around and on the LOTR were exposed to struck-by hazards from the machine not securely anchored to prevent movement, on or about January 21st, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2695.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.216(b)(1)(iii): The tripwire cable or wire center cord did not operate readily whether the cable or cord was pushed or pulled:    a) Bucket Mill - Employees working rubber on the Bucket Mill were exposed to a caught-in hazard from the plow not stopping when the tripwire or wire center cord was engaged, on or about January 21st, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Unload Table 1 - Employees blowing off molds after removing new tires were exposed to flying particles and possible skin abrasion from using compressed air greater than 55psi, on or about January 21st, 2015.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 207 Redco Avenue - The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually exposing employees to potentially hazardous energy when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about January 21st, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  a) Unload Table One - Employees extracting tires from molds were exposed to struck-by hazards from alloy steel slings not having permanently affixed identification stating size, grade, rated capacity and reach, on or about January 21st, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.