OSHA Inspection: CULLMAN CASTING CORPORATION

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $13437.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  (a) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught in hazards in that, written lockout/tagout procedures were not utilized for machines, such as but not limited to, the V-Process automated molding machine, Model V.N.A, serial no P-06601204, while performing task, such as replacing the back film roll.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15970.00 · Current $13437.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure:   (a) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught-in hazards in that, the written lockout/tagout procedures did not contained the scope and purpose of the procedure, such as 55 Traverser.  (b) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught-in hazards in that, the written lockout/tagout procedures did not contained the scope and purpose of the procedure, such as 56 Cut Heater.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught in hazards in that, written lockout/tagout procedures were not specific for machines, such as but not limited to, the V-Process automated molding machine, Model V.N.A, serial no P-06601204:  (a) Mold Department at 55 Traverser: The Lock-out instruction did not address the magnitude of the energy source and the specific location of the of the disconnecting switch.  (b) Mold Department at 55 Cut Heater: The Lock-out instruction did not address the thermal energy as source and the magnitude of the electrical energy source.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:   (a) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught-in hazards in that, the written lockout/tagout procedures for the 55 Traverser did not address the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  (b) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught-in hazards in that, the written lockout/tagout procedures for the 56 Cut Heater did not address the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:  (a) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught-in and electrical hazards in that, the written lockout/tagout procedures did not specify how to test the equipment to determine and verify it was deenergized while doing maintenance and/or repairs to the 56 Cut Heater.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15970.00 · Current $13437.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught in hazards in that, the employer failed to conduct periodic inspection in machines such as but not limited to ECP's for the V-Process automated molding machine.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15970.00 · Current $13437.00 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) Mold Department, V-Process automated molding machine: On or about 8/31/2023, employees performing authorized work did not received training to identify the type, magnitude, method and means to isolate equipment.  In accordance with 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 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.

Issued

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15970.00 · Current $13437.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  (a) Mold Department: On or about 8/31/2023, the employer exposed authorized employees to caught in hazards in that, locks were not utilized while performing task, such as but not limited to, replacing the back film roll, cleaning the cut wire, and fixing abnormalities on the back film, on the V-Process automated molding machine, Model V.N.A, serial no P-06601204.  In accordance with 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 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.