OSHA Inspection: FLOW POLYMERS, LLC.

Issued

2026-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10641.00 · Current $10641.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.   On or about September 30, 2025, the employer did not ensure the developed and documented hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) procedure for the of Banbury Line guillotine cutter machine was utilized for the control of the hazardous electrical and hydraulic energy of the guillotine cutter's ram (blade) when employees were engaged in service and maintenance activities, such as re-installing the guillotine cutter's ram (blade), exposing employees to caught-in injuries from the unexpected startup of the guillotine cutter's ram (blade).

Issued

2026-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10641.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  On or about September 30, 2025, the employer did not ensure authorized employees received training in the recognition of the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control while conducting service and maintenance activities such as, re-installing the ram (blade) of Banbury Line guillotine cutter machine, exposing employees to the caught-in machine hazards.