| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-03-14
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2013-06-07
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
808530 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
815009 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition: (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, at the five routers, there was excessive combustible wood dust on, under, and around the routers. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1): At least two exits routes were not available to permit prompt evacuation of employees during an emergency. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, there was only one exit at the facility where combustible dust was produced from the routers. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, throughout the building there were no signs showing the direction of travel to an exit or exit discharge. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M07 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7): Brakes shall be set and wheel blocks shall be in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading or unloading. Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer during loading or unloading when the trailer is not coupled to a tractor. The flooring of trucks, trailers, and railroad cars shall be checked for breaks and weakness before they are driven onto. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, forklift operator was exposed to a fall hazard when loading and unloading the trailer with no wheel blocks in place while the tractor was gone. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, the point of operation on number 3 Komo router was not guarded. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
2450.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, at the VersaClipper machine area the air nozzle use for cleaning purpose was operated at 55 p.s.i. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, a relocatable power tap was plugged into an extension cord and not directly into a wall receptacle as required by UL. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
3600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision: (a) 4245 Highway 9 South in Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, a circuit breaker panel on the wall between the office and shipping was missing a cover over an empty slot between two circuit breakers and exposing live electrical parts. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, employees were exposed to an unused opening in the bottom of two disconnects on the wall between the office and shipping. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, an flexible cord was ran through a hole in the metal wall to the air compressors. |
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| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present: (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazard when working on a building in which electrical equipment such as but limited to; receptacles, disconnects, foot operated switch, electrical panels, and overhead lights were not approved for the combustible wood dust. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
900.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): Post the annual summary. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, OSHA's Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, was not posted for the year 2012. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(b): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, employees were exposed to health hazard with no adequate first aid supply. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, periodic inspections have not been performed on equipment. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
23 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, a Komatsu forklift had a defective horn and backup alarm. |
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| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-05-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. (a) 4245 Highway 9 South, Pontotoc, MS - On or about March 14, 2013, employee was exposed to electrical hazard because the banding machine had a defective strain relief. |
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