OSHA Inspection: LIBERTO MANUFACTURING CO. INC.

Issued

2017-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $5070.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards from a hoist not inspected with an inoperable latch.  The employer failed to ensure that the 2-ton Harrington hoist was inspected and had a working latch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

2017-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8873.00 · Current $8873.00

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.      The employer failed to ensure that specific lockout/tagout procedures were developed for unjamming or clearing the flour transfer system, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8873.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not 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.      Employees were not adequately trained on the Lockout/tagout program and procedure for the flour transfer system, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $5070.00

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.      The conveyor controls had electrical cords that had been pulled away at the strain relief exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.