Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 618037501 Nevada General Duty Clause
Inspection Nr: 313975567
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/10/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0953220
Contest Date: 01/13/2011
Final Order: 03/02/2011
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 03/02/2011 | $3,500.00 | 01/10/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 01/10/2011 | $3,500.00 | 01/10/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2010 | $3,500.00 | 01/04/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): Duties of employers. Every employer shall: 1) Furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his or her employees: At 1840 Aerojet Way, North Las Vegas, NV, the employer failed to furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his or her employees, as follows: a.The employer did not ensure that the repair of their extrusion blow moulding machine did not reduce the level of safety of the machine. When employees could not correct electrical and hydraulic problems with the front safety gates the employer allowed them to install electrical jumper wires on the safety control circuitry. The electrical jumpers allowed the machine to start and operate even though the front safety gates were open. b.The employer did not have a training program that ensured the original and continuing competence of personnel caring for, inspecting and maintaining the extrusion blow moulding machine. The employer failed to inspect the machine and detect that a solenoid latching pin on the front safety gate solenoid latching safety interlock switch was missing. This allowed the front safety gates to open during the machine cycle. c.The employer did not have a preventative maintenance program or inspection system to ensure that "safeguards are maintained in proper operating condition" for the blow moulding machines. The employer could not correct a problem where the machine overheated and allowed a safety microswitch on the electrical power console to be covered with electrical tape. The microswitch ensured that the power console was de-energized whenever the doors were opened. The employer allowed this safety device to be bypassed so that the doors could be left open and a portable air conditioner could be used to cool the electronics. An employee was fatally injured while removing purged plastic from an Automa Plus AT5D- GMC plastic blow moulding machine identified as machine #103. References: American National Standard Institute/Society of the Plastics, Inc B151.15-2003, for Plastics Machinery - Extrusion Blow Molding Machines - Safety Requirements for Manufacture, Care, and Use. Page 2, Paragraph 1.1.3 All Installations "An employer shall not permit an extrusion blow molding machine (EBMM) to be operated unless it is in compliance with this standard." Page 9, Paragraph 5.1.3 Modification "The modification made to existing EBMMs shall be in accordance with clause 8, and the parts of clause 6 of this standard which apply tomodification. Any modification shall not reduce the level of safety existing on the EBMM at the time of manufacture or remanufacture." Page 9, Paragraph 5.1.4 Repair "Repair shall not reduce the level of safety of the EBMM." Page 20, Paragraph 7.1 Training of Maintenance Personnel "It shall be the responsibility of the employer to ensure the original and continuing competence of personnel caring for, inspecting, and maintaining EBMM." Page 20, Paragraph 7.2 Training of Operators, Setup and Supervisory Personnel "It shall be the responsibility of the employer to train and instruct personnel in the safe method of operation of the safety devices and procedures, as described in clauses 5,6,7, and 8, before starting work on any operation covered in this standard. The employer shall ensure by trained supervision that proper operating and setup procedures are being followed." Page 20, Paragraph 7.3 Inspection and Maintenance "It shall be the responsibility of the employer to perform periodic (e.g., per shift) inspection of EBMM to ensure that the safeguards are maintained in the proper operating condition." Automa - Blow Moulding and Conditioning Machine of Plastic Vessels - Plus AT5D-GMC Installation Manual Use and Maintenance. Page 3-2, paragraph 3.1 General Information, Use, Zones. "WARNING: The machine shall exclusively be used by operators who attend training courses held on the spot by Automa engineers and who have understood the instructions herein included. All instructions, warnings, general accident-preventing rules herein contained shall be entirely observed. Any tempering/replacement not authorized of one or more components of the machine, the use of accessories, tools, consumption goods other than those recommended by the manufacturer, may lead to accidents and the manufacturer disclaims any civil and criminal liabilities" Page 3-10, paragraph 3.2.1 General Safety. "Automa machines are equipped with a combined system of devices and safeties that protect the operator or any persons nearby against any kind of abnormal events. The operator may enter those parts considered dangerous, only when the machine is under safety conditions. Therefore the persons in charge shall keep these devices quite efficient, without changing the features they have been designed and installed with." Page 7-8 through 7-10, paragraph 7.3.1 Testing and Ordinary Maintenance Diagram. " It is absolutely necessary to follow the technical specifications of the manufacturer concerning the replacement of the safety components of the machine, after the time prescribed by the manufacturer and according to his specifications. Should these specifications be not followed by the purchaser with no reason, Automa disclaims any responsibility for any damage to persons or objects."One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to follow the requirements of the American National Standard Institute/Society of the Plastics, Inc B151.15-2003, for Plastics Machinery - Extrusion Blow Molding Machines - Safety Requirements for Manufacture, Care, and Use and the manufacturer's requirements for the establishment of a preventative maintenance and inspection program in addition to continuing operator and maintenance personnel competency training for the extrusion blow molding machines.
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