OSHA Inspection: FOUNDERS SERVICE & MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1330.00 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:    On or about April 24, 2018, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures were utilized when a pepset worker performed service and maintenance (cleaning) operations on the Palmer Mixer M50 and Palmer Mixer M250 on the Pepset Line.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): At this establishment, the established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout and tagout procedures) did not cover the following six elements in the following sequence: (1) Preparation for shutdown (2) Machine or equipment shutdown (3) Machine or equipment isolation (4) Lockout or tagout device application (5) Stored energy, and (6) Verification of isolation:    On or about April 24, 2018, employees were exposed to the unexpected energyzation of the equipment exposing employees to chemical hazards. The employer did not ensure Pepset worker performing service and maintenance (cleaning) operations on the Pepset Line mixing machines Palmer Mixer M50 and Palmer Mixer M250 implemented energy control procedures by; preparing the machine for shutdown [per 1910.147(d)(1) requirements], turning off the machine [(d)(2)], isolating the machine from the energy source [(d)(3)], affixing a lockout device [(d)(4)(i)], and verifying de-energization and isolation had been accomplished prior to cleaning the machine [(d)(6)].

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1330.00 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:    On or about April 24, 2018, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the energy control procedures to ensure authorized employees who perform service and maintenance (cleaning and repairs) operations on the Pepset Line and other machines and equipment used in the production of cores were following the procedures and the requirements of the standard for energy isolation and control.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1330.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    On or about April 24, 2018, the employer did not ensure authorized employees who perform service and maintenance (cleaning and repairs) operations on the Pepset Line and other machines and equipment used in the production of cores received training in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2218.00 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. On or about May 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect machine operators from the hazards created by the downward motion/closing action of the ram. Employees operate device by a simple start/stop switch. No other guarding is present on the Redford Core Blower (SN# 420D-860-586).  The opening between the core mold and the blower exposing the employees to a crushing hazard is 3 inches. The mold is 10 inches tall and table was set with an opening of 13 inches.      b.  On or about May 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect machine operators from the hazards created by the downward motion/closing action of the ram. Employees operate device by a simple start/stop switch. No other guarding is present on the Redford Core Blower (SN# 4-44-22) on the Novaset Line 2. The opening between the core mold and the sand blower exposing the employees to a crushing hazard is 2.5 inches. The mold is 10 inches tall and the table was set with an opening of 12.5 inches.     c.  On or about May 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect machine operators from the hazards created by the downward motion/closing action of the ram. Employees operate device by a simple start/stop switch. No other guarding is present on the Compactor on the Novaset Line 1. The opening between the core mold and the Compactor exposing the employees to a crushing hazard is 6.5 inches. The mold is of 10.5 inches and the compactor has an opening of 16.5 inches with no mold.     d.  On or about May 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect machine operators from the hazards created by the downward motion/closing action of the ram. Employees operate device by a simple start/stop switch. No other guarding is present on the Compactor on the Novaset Line 2. The opening between the core mold and the Compactor exposing the employees to a crushing hazard is 7 inches. The mold is of 11 inches and the compactor has an opening of 18 inches with no mold.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1330.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about May 2, 2018, the electrical control box located on at the Novaset Line 1 had unused openings in the box exposing employees to live electrical when pushing the start button on the control box.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about May 2, 2018, the employer had an exit doorway in the Pepset area that was not labeled as an exit.

Issued

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      On or about April 24, 2018, the workplace hazard assessment did not have the dates and the name of the person who completed the assessment.