The following 3 case studies illustrate the importance of lockout / tagout programs. They also discuss the unfortunate consequences of not having or not using lockout / tagout.
Danica Miller, on Oct 16, 2014 9:17:00 AM
The following 3 case studies illustrate the importance of lockout / tagout programs. They also discuss the unfortunate consequences of not having or not using lockout / tagout.
Danica Miller, on Oct 1, 2014 9:58:00 AM
Company: Matalco US Inc., Canton, Ohio
Scope: Matalco US is under investigation by the US Department of Labor for exposing workers to amputation, fall hazards and unsafe crane operations.
Danica Miller, on Sep 22, 2014 2:59:00 PM
The case studies that follow demonstrate how the lack of safety procedures and education can result in serious if not fatal injuries.
Danica Miller, on Aug 7, 2014 8:41:00 AM
Company: Lazarus Energy LLC
Scope: OSHA discovered 11 safety violations, mainly for exposing workers to chemical hazards at its Nixon refinery.
What Happened: OSHA inspected Lazarus Energy LLC in July of 2013 after a referral from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA was focusing on the refinery's process safety management program for handling flammable liquids in excess of 10,000 pounds.
The 10 serious process safety management violations cited include a failure to properly compile process safety information for vessels, piping, and other equipment; resolve previous process hazard analysis action items; update communication operating procedures; complete and update a thorough process hazard analysis; compile and implement written procedures for mechanical integrity; and implement a management of change program.
Danica Miller, on Apr 16, 2014 10:33:00 AM
Company: DISH Network, New York
Scope: An employee was blacklisted after he reported a vendor for submitting fraudulent invoices and testifying at a deposition.