OSHA Inspection: LIBERTY ENGINEER WIRE PRODUCTS

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13127.00 · Current $9189.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.    a) On or about May 26, 2019, the lockout procedures failed to clearly identify all of the specific steps to be followed by employees to isolate and control hazardous energies of the QC7 welder.  Employees were exposed to caught-in or amputation hazards when using an emergency stop button to isolate energy sources while performing maintenance and servicing.

Issued

2019-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-11-27 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 adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a)  On or about May 26, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained in the lock out tag out procedures and associated energy sources while performing maintenance and servicing on the QC7 welder.  Employees were exposed to caught-in or amputation hazards when using an emergency stop button to isolate energy sources.