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OSHA Inspection: NOX US, LLC

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of NOX US, LLC in 931 SOUTH SPRINGVILLE AVENUE, FOSTORIA, OH 44830 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 346548225.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
NOX US, LLC
Site address
931 SOUTH SPRINGVILLE AVENUE
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP
44830
Mailing
931 SOUTH SPRINGVILLE AVENUE, FOSTORIA, OH 44830

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
326199
Employees
208
Ownership type
A

Citations

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $15469.00 · Current $5454.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about March 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures identified specific steps to follow in order to dissipate the pneumatic energy source of and specific verification steps to determine the effectiveness of energy control measures for the pneumatic and electrical/mechanical energy sources.  Employees who setup the JSI (model JA006A; s/n 2022-017-13-01) south boxing machine, located in the L-2 Packing Department, were exposed to rotating parts and pinch points.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $5454
  • — C (S) $15469
  • — Z (S) $15469

1910.219 F03

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 35 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $15469.00 · Current $5452.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer did not ensure that the chain and sprocket system, used to power conveyor rollers located prior to the L-2 south boxing machine, was guarded. Employees who removed and/or stacked parts on the conveyor were exposed to pinch points created by the chain and sprocket system that was located approximately three feet above the ground.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $5452
  • — C (S) $15469
  • — Z (S) $15469

1910.147 D

Deleted Willful Gravity 10 2 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $154696.00 · Current $0.00 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. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not protect employees from injuries associated with rotating parts and pinch points in that the JSI (model JA006A; s/n 2022-017-13-01) south boxing machine, located in the L-2 Packing Department, is not locked out prior to setup for a product changeover.  This violation was most recently observed on or about March 15, 2023, when the employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [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. 	 b.  NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not protect employees from amputation injury in that the tape dispenser associated with the JSI (model JA006A; s/n 2022-017-13-01) south boxing machine, located in the L-2 Packing Department, is not locked out prior to performing a changeover of the tape roll.  This violation was most recently observed on or about March 15, 2023, when the employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [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.   NOX US, LLC was previously cited for a Willful violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1419279, citation number 2, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on January 17, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 931 South Springville Avenue, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.  NOX US, LLC was previously cited for a Willful violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1248648, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on January 22, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 931 South Springville Avenue, Fostoria , Ohio 44830.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (W) $0
  • — C (W) $154696
  • — Z (W) $154696

1910.147 C07 I A

Deleted Repeat Gravity 10 2 instances 9 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $154696.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not 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.   a. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who service and maintain the JSI (model JA006A; s/n 2022-017-13-01) south boxing machine, located in the L-2 Packing Department, are trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. This violation was most recently identified on or about March 15, 2023, when employees setup the machine and were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to the setup tasks.   b. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who service and maintain the tape dispenser associated with the JSI (model JA006A; s/n 2022-017-13-01) south boxing machine, located in the L-2 Packing Department, are trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. This violation was most recently observed on or about March 15, 2023, when employees replaced the tape and were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to the setup tasks.   NOX US, LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1419279, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 17, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 931 South Springville Avenue, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.  NOX US, LLC was previously cited for a Willful violation of  an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1248648, citation number 1, item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on January 22, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 931 South Springville Avenue, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (R) $0
  • — C (R) $154696
  • — Z (R) $154696

1910.212 A01

Deleted Repeat Gravity 10 1 instance 35 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $30938.00 · Current $0.00 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. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure the powered rollers that convey parts to the L-2 JSI south boxing machine (model JA006A; s/n 2022-017-13-01) are guarded to protect employees from being caught in the rotating rollers. This violation was most recently identified on or about February 28, 2023, where employees were exposed to the rotating rollers while loading and unloading stacked parts onto the powered conveyor.  NOX US, LLC was previously cited for a Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1419279, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 17, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 931 South Springville Avenue, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (R) $0
  • — C (R) $30938
  • — Z (R) $30938

1904.29 B01

Other-than-serious 2 instances 200 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2210.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(1):The employer did not provide the required injury or illness descriptions on the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300:  a. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about March 7, 2023, the employer did not provide the required injury or illness description and information on the OSHA 300 Log for calendar year 2023. On February 27, 2023, a recordable injury occurred when an employee sustained fracture and laceration injuries to a finger; Column F did not describe the injury and object or substance that caused the injury (Case No. 1).  b. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about March 7, 2023, the employer did not provide the required injury or illness description and information on the OSHA 300 Log for calendar year 2023. On February 28, 2023, a recordable injury occurred when an employee sustained an amputation injury; Column F did not describe the injury and object or substance that caused injury (Case No. 2).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (O) $2210
  • — Z (O) $2210

1904.32 A04

Other-than-serious 1 instance 200 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2210.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.   a. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about March 15, 2023, the employer did not post a complete summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A or equivalent) for calendar year 2022 in that the number of days away from work and days of job transfer or restriction were not accurate.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (O) $2210
  • — Z (O) $2210

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This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346548225.