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ROCKFORD, IL —

OSHA Inspection: BYSTRONIC INC.

Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of BYSTRONIC INC. in 944 RESEARCH PKWY, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 (NAICS 332322). OSHA activity number 347147340.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
BYSTRONIC INC.
Site address
944 RESEARCH PKWY
City
ROCKFORD
State
IL
ZIP
61109
Mailing
2200 WEST CENTRAL ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Federal Agency (M)
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
332322
Employees
280
Ownership type
A

Citations

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.21 B02

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $16131.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.   (a): On or about December 6, 2023, at the jobsite located at 944 Research Parkway, Rockford, Illinois, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from an overhead crane while engaged in construction activities on the BTM tower and/or scissor lift.  The employer did not sure ensure employees were instructed in the recognition and avoidance of the overhead crane hazard.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $16131
  • — Z (S) $16131

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees  (a): On or about December 6, 2023, at the jobsite located at 944 Research Parkway, Rockford, Illinois, employees were exposed to struck-by and crashing hazards from an overhead crane while engaged in construction activities. The employer did not ensure employees were instructed on the recognition of the hazard.  Among other methods, feasible means of abatement include training effected employees on procedures to follow to avoid overhead crane.  (b): On or about December 6, 2023, at the jobsite located at 944 Research Parkway, Rockford, Illinois, employees were exposed to falls while engaged in construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing construction.  Among other methods, feasible means of abatement include: Provide employees with personal fall arrest systems. Conduct training, including demonstrations, on how to use personal fall arrest systems. Implement a safety audit system to ensure employees comply with work rules.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $16131
  • — C (S) $16131
  • — Z (S) $16131

1926.503 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11524.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  (a): On or about December 6, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing construction work on the BTM tower. The employer did not provide a training program to recognize fall hazards and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $11524
  • — Z (S) $11524

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Source

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 347147340.