OSHA Inspection: CENTOR, INC.

Issued

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13052.00 · Current $13052.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):  a. On or about September 22, 2022, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts during servicing and cleaning of Printer 195. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine energy was not isolated prior to performing the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(3) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving 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.

Issued

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   a. On or before September 22, 2022, the employer did not ensure that each employee who was performing servicing and maintenance of equipment received authorized employee lockout training on the energy control procedures.