OSHA Inspection: PRECISION CHROME, INC.

Issued

2019-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5001.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (a) Production - On May 22, 2019, machine operators were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when changing belts on the polishing machines. The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform changing of belts [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.    In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.