OSHA Inspection: AMPHENOL THERMOMETRICS INC. -SAINT MARYS

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12059.00 · 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.) Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/7/25 and times prior thereto: Employees did not lockout prior to setting up equipment including but not limited to Machine 3588.  While setting up 3588 the table rotated and an employee's hand was caught between the table and the airline resulting in a laceration.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:   A.) Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/7/25 and times prior thereto: Employees designated as affected are performing authorized employee tasks and have not received authorized training.  Tasks include but are not limited to setting up equipment.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12059.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C):Where lockout was used for energy control, the periodic inspection did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected:  A.) Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/7/25 and times prior thereto: Employees perform service and maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to, Machine 3588.  Annual periodic inspections of the lockout tagout procedures did not include a review with authorized employees about their responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(ii):The certification did not identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized:   A.) Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/13/25 and times prior thereto: Employees at the facility periodically perform service and maintenance tasks to equipment. The 2024 Periodic Inspection did not identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12059.00 · Current $10000.00 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.) Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/13/25 and times prior thereto: Machine 3588 did not have guarding in place to prevent employees from contacting moving parts. A section of the plexiglass about 5 feet above the ground was removed.  Employees can reach through the missing section of guarding to contact moving parts.  B.)Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/7/25 and times prior thereto: Employees who operate the 3558 were exposed to rotating parts and caught between hazards when jogging the rotary table during set up.  The machine was not outfitted with effective alternative safeguarding measures during set up that kept employees away from the danger zone. During set up of 3558 the table rotated, and an employee's hand was caught between the table and the airline resulting in a laceration.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(e)(3):29 CFR  1910.147(e)(3): When the authorized employee who applied the lockout or tagout device was not available to remove it, and the device removal is completed under the direction of the employer, specific procedures and training were not developed, documented and incorporated into the employer's energy control program:   A.) Amphenol Thermometrics Inc. -Saint Marys, On or about 5/7/25 and times prior thereto: In the written Lockout/Tagout Plan, the procedure for the removal of locks left on equipment by someone other than the authorized employee who applied it, did not include detailed workplace specific procedures to:  1.	Verify that the authorized employee who applied the device is not in the facility  2.	Document how the authorized employee who applied the device will be contacted  3.	Ensure that the authorized employee whose device was removed has been informed of the removal before resuming work   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement