Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I A The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1593763.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 11/03/2022
Initial Penalty: $143,577.00
Current Penalty: $143,577.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2022
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 38
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 11/16/2022
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/28/2022 | $143,577.00 | 11/03/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2022 | $143,577.00 | 11/03/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
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 Laminator Line C-1 winder machine are trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. This violation was identified on April 28, 2022, after a serious injury incident from an employee being caught-in the rotating spindle of the winder machine and most recently on or about May 4, 2022, when employees performed setup on the winder machine and were not trained to isolate and render energy controls safe prior to performing the setup task. b. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who service and maintain equipment located in C-1 such as, but not limited to, the take-off rolls, emboss rolls, cooling rolls, cutter, and winder, 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 May 4, 2022, when employees fed material through the equipment to setup the line and were not trained to isolate and/ or render energy sources safe prior to performing servicing tasks. c. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who service and maintain the C-1 cooling rolls 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 May 9, 2022, when employees setup the cooling rolls by wrapping/unwrapping them with paper towels and were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing servicing tasks. d. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who maintain the C-1 mix mills are trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. This violation was most recently identified on May 4, 2022, when employees cleaned the mills and were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing the maintenance task. e. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who service and maintain the Silla cutter presses such as, but not limited to, the Silla Machine A-Cutter (#2015-6-172), 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 May 9, 2022, when employees conducted a die change on the press and were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to the setup tasks. f. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: The employer does not ensure that employees who service and maintain the tape dispenser, located in 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 May 17, 2022, 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 this 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 this 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.