OSHA Inspection: T. MARZETTI COMPANY

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:   29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  a. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior, the energy control procedure in place for the Hartness/East Accumulator #1 for Production Line 25 did not include the necessary procedural steps for shutting down, blocking, bleeding, and securing the hazardous energy sources associated with the machinery such as, but not limited to, water and pneumatic. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery.  b. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior, the energy control procedure in place for the Winpak/Filler for Production Line 13 did not include the necessary procedural steps for shutting down, blocking, bleeding, and securing the hazardous energy sources associated with the machinery such as, but not limited to, pneumatic. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  a. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior, the energy control procedure in place for the Hartness/East Accumulator #1 for Production Lines 25-31 did not include the necessary procedural steps for testing the machinery to verify the effectiveness of the energy control measures. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery and exposure to the electrical, water, and pneumatic energy sources associated with the machine.  b. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior, the energy control procedure in place for the Winpak/Filler for Production Line 13 did not include the necessary procedural steps for testing the machinery to verify the effectiveness of the energy control measures. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery and exposure to the electrical and pneumatic energy sources associated with the machine.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall 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. The training shall include the following:  29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall receive 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.  a. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that each authorized employee was trained on the methods and means necessary for energy and isolation, or the type and magnitude of energy associated with the machines, such as, but not limited to, Hartness/East Accumulator #1 on Production Line 25 and the associated pneumatic energy. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery.  b. On or about June 30, 2022, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that each authorized employee was trained on the methods and means necessary for energy and isolation, or the type and magnitude of energy associated with the machines, such as, but not limited to, Winpak/Filler on Production Line 13 and the associated pneumatic energy. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery.