OSHA Inspection: LLOYD INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $1811.00 Reduced

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. On or about June 6, 2017, the employer had not conducted periodic inspections of their lockout tagout procedures.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2535.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, the employer did not provide training to all employees about their lockout tagout program.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2535.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, guards were not inplace on several spot welders, the GWE Bliss C45, the Heim punch press and rivet machines, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $1811.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, oxygen and acetylene tanks were stored together exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a. On or about June 6, 2017, the employer did not certify that each employee required to operate a forklift had received training.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, the employer did not have an up to date program of periodic and regular inspections of the mechanical power presses, in that, the e-stops were not working and employees were being exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to grease, WD-40, paints, lubricants, etc., while working in the facility.  The employer did not develop, implement or maintain a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, the employer did not maintain copies of safety data sheets for each hazardous chemicals used in the workplace such as but not limited to acetylene, oxygen, lubricants, WD-40 and hand cleaners.

Issued

2017-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a. On or about June 6, 2017, employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to acetylene, oxygen, grease, hand cleaners, oils and lubricants while working in the facility.  The employer did not provide an explanation of the new labeling system, safety data sheets and pictograms.