OSHA Inspection: TOY FACTORY TX, LLC

Issued

2018-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) West Wall, Soft Side, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA - The Square D 60 Amp 240 Volt Safety Switch for the motors in the Yaguang Toy Equipment Factory Carding Machine Model PKS - 900 (Picker #3) was not marked to indicate its purpose exposing employees to electrical hazards, as observed on or about March 19, 2018.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

2018-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    a) West Wall, Soft Side, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA - The wall mounted control box for the Yaguang Toy Equipment Factory Carding Machine Model PKS - 900 (Picker #3) had an open unused opening, exposing employees to electric hazards, as observed on or about March 19, 2018.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

2018-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $5000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):    a) Soft Side, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA: Employees were allowed to clean and clear jams on the Yaguang Toy Equipment Factory Carding Machine Model PKS - 900 (Picker #3)  without isolating the machine from the energy sources (electrical and kinetic) prior to performing these tasks exposing employees to an amputation hazard, on or about March 19, 2018.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2018-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) Facility, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA - Employees performed servicing tasks, such as but not limited to preventative maintenance, on the Boiler (Serial No. 0L093176) without using lockout devices on valves (natural gas, steam, water) that isolated the Boiler from its thermal and hydraulic energy sources thereby exposing employees to struck-by and burn hazards associated with the unexpected release of energy, on or about March 19, 2018.    b) Soft Side, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA - Employees performed servicing tasks such as but not limited to preventative maintenance, set-up, cleaning, and clearing jams on the the Shanghai Yaguang Toy Equipment Factory Carding Machine Model PKS - 900 (Picker #3) without using a lockout device on the motor controlling knife switch that isolated Picker #3 from its electrical energy source thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard associated with the unexpected release of energy, on or before March 19, 2018.      c) Facility, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA - Employees performed servicing tasks, such as but not limited to preventative maintenance, on the Popper (Serial No. 2009101) without using lockout devices on valves (air, steam) that isolated the Popper from its thermal and hydraulic energy sources thereby exposing employees to struck-by and burn hazards associated with the unexpected release of energy, on or about March 19, 2018.    d) Soft Side and Hard Side, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA - Employees performed servicing tasks, such as but not limited to clearing jams or preventative maintenance, on the thirteen (13) Stuffers without using a lockout device on the motor controlling knife switches that isolated the Stuffers from their electrical energy sources thereby exposing employees to caught-in hazards associated with the unexpected release of energy, on or about March 19, 2018.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2018-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    a) Facility, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA: The employer did not provide training to maintenance employees, machine operators and other employees on the energy control program and procedures and the different types of energy sources and the means to control it when employees perform servicing and maintenance activities such as cleaning, clearing jams, preventative maintenance, and repair and replacement of parts, belts, gears, and electrical components on machines and equipment with multiple energy sources on or about March 19, 2018. Machinery and equipment included but are not limited to the following:      - Boiler (Serial No. 0L093176) (energy sources: electrical, hydraulic, natural gas, steam, thermal)  - Shanghai Yaguang Toy Equipment Factory Carding Machines (Model PKS  900) (energy sources: electrical, kinetic)  - Popper machine (Serial No. 2009101) (energy sources: electrical, pneumatic, steam, thermal)   - Stuffer machines (various manufacturers (energy sources: electrical)    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2018-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $103469.00 · Current $88000.00 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) Facility, 393 Industrial Park Road, Elysburg, PA: The employer did not develop, document, and utilize specific energy control procedures to control hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance activities such as cleaning, clearing jams, preventative maintenance, and repair and replacement of parts, belts, gears, and electrical components on machines and equipment with multiple energy sources on or about March 19, 2018.  Machinery and equipment included but are not limited to the following:      - Boiler (Serial No. 0L093176) (energy sources: electrical, hydraulic, natural gas, steam, thermal)  - Shanghai Yaguang Toy Equipment Factory Carding Machines (Model PKS  900) (energy sources: electrical, kinetic)  - Popper machine (Serial No. 2009101) (energy sources: electrical, pneumatic, steam, thermal)   - Stuffer machines (various manufacturers (energy sources: electrical)    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation is required for this violation.