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Parent Category: Safety Info Posts

Category: PSM and RMP Citations/Analysis

Published: 28 August 2013

A nationwide ice maker has been cited by OSHA for 9 serious and 3 repeat workplace safety violations for $147,000 at it's Fairport, NY, plant. The inspection was conducted under OSHA's Site-Specific Targeting Program that directs enforcement resources to high-hazard workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. OSHA inspectors found workers exposed to recurring hazards including failing to establish written mechanical integrity procedures for repair work and inspections, inspect and test process equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and train workers on required lockout/tagout procedures. These conditions resulted in the issuance of three repeat citations with $104,500 in fines. Serious violations include fall hazards due to the lack of handrails on stairways, failure to ensure authorized workers affixed lockout/tagout hardware on mechanical equipment under maintenance, and failure to provide permanent wiring in lieu of flexible cord sets, among other violations. This resulted in the issuance of nine serious citations with $42,900 in fines. Here is a breakdown of the citations.

PLEASE NOTE that the Repeat citations were issued based on previous inspections at three (3) different facilities.

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