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347839664
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0419400
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2024-10-23
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13092 SEAPLANE RD., BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-10-23
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2224717 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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347516874
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0419400
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2024-05-30
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13092 SEAPLANE ROAD, BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-05-30
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| Case Closed |
2025-01-21
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2167378 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-21 |
| Current Penalty |
9678.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Imminent Danger |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): (a) Pipe Mill - On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure the SPM-UT plating was guarded to prevent employees from entering into the machine exposing employees to caught in hazards. |
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347309536
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0419400
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2024-02-21
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13092 SEAPLANE ROAD, BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2024-02-21
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2135818 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1721955 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1753452 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared: (a) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, a baseline audiogram was not established for a Spiral Mill Plant Operator exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 199.7% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.99 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 448-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 I05 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-07-26 |
| Current Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(5): The employer did not ensure the correct usage of all hearing protectors. (a) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were wearing hearing protection, exposing employees to hearing loss. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3): The employer did not ensure that each employee exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time -weighted average of 85 decibels was trained and informed of the information included in sections k(3)(i) through k(3)(iii). (a) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, a Spiral Mill Operator was not provided training on the effects of noise, the purpose of hearing protection and the purpose of audiometric testing, was exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 196.4% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.87 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 446-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024. (b) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, a Spiral Mill Plant Operator was not provided training on the effects of noise, the purpose of hearing protection and the purpose of audiometric testing. exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 199.7% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.99 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 448-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces: (a) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about January 25, 2024, employees were exposed to entrapment hazards, in that employees were required to enter the SPM (Spiral Pipe Machine) machine pit to perform cleaning without the employer evaluating to determine if any hazards were present. (b) Coating Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, employees were required to enter heated metal pipes welding and blowing down using an air hose that was not evaluated for entrapment hazards, a hazardous atmosphere, or any other recognized serious safety or health hazard by the employer. (c) Spiral Mill Plant On or about March 26, 2024, employees were required to enter metal pipes welding and blowing down using an air hose that was not evaluated for entrapment hazards, a hazardous atmosphere, or any other recognized serious safety or health hazard by the employer. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 M03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(m)(3)(ii): The employer did not retain audiometric test records for the duration of the affected employee's employment as required by 29 CFR 1910.95(m): (a) Spiral Mill Plant - On or about March 6, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Spiral Mill Plant Operator exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 199.7% or an equivalent time-weighted average of 94.99 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 448-minute sampling period on 03-06-2024. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (b) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Pipe Blower exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 373 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 99.49 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 459-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (c) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 05, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Coating Mill Worker exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 235 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 96.16 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 464-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (d) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Coating Mill Lead Worker exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 144.9 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 92.07 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 246-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (e) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Pipe Blower exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 354 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 99.11 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 475-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. (f) Coating Mill Area - On or about March 5, 2024, audiometric test records were not maintained for a Coating Mill Worker exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 327 % or an equivalent time-weighted average of 98.54 dBA, which is in excess of the 85 dBA Action level, during a 465-minute sampling period on 03-05-2024 while preparing metal pipes to be painted in various stages of the process. Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the time not sampled. |
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347219552
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0419400
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2024-01-19
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13092 SEAPLANE ROAD, BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
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| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-01-19
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE, N: DUSTEXPL
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2131475 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
2121711 |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1752796 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1752788 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1730953 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. (a) Powder room - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the equipment and other horizontal surfaces were kept free of explosive 3M Scotchkote Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating dust accumulations exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided. (a) Powder room - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the floors were kept free of explosive 3M Scotchkote Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating dust accumulations exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-30 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not require an air test of electrically rated gloves daily or prior to each shift. (a) Throughout the facility - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not have each employee that was given an electrical rated rubber glove to perform testing on energized electrical lines perform a test prior to usage to insure they have not been damaged exposing employee(s) to electrical shock hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": (a) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, throughout the coating mill emergency all exit doors are not marked with a visible exit sign exposing employees to fire hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: (a) Throughout the plant - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer has several fire extinguishers sitting on the floor next to working stations that could be damaged or hard to see in the event a fire broke out exposing employees to fire hazards. (b) North of SPM machine - On or about January 25, 2024, the fire extinguisher located behind the SPM machine was blocked by material and equipment preventing employee from using it in the event a fire was to happen exposing employees to fire hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: (a)Stacking yard - On or about January 19, 2024, the employer did not ensure steel pipes stored in stacked tiers were stable and secure against sliding or collapse when adding, removing and/or reconfiguring pipes exposing employees to struck-by and caught-between hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 G |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(g): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel: (a) Pit next to SPM machine - on or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not provide guard rails or a cover around the open pit next to walking working area exposing employees to fall hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12676.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: (a) Mechanical cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer had employees use the bench grinder to sharpen tools and blades that had the lower work rest out of adjustment exposing employees to struck by hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: (a) Mechanical cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer had employees use the grinder to sharpen tools and blades using the grinder that had the adjustable tongue that was missing exposing employees to struck by hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting: (a) Mechanical cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees ring tested the grinding wheel before mounting a new wheel, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air, that was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i., was used for cleaning purposes without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. (a) Coating mill on west wall - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer installed two hoses to the airline piping where employees use the hoses to clean the dust off them with the air set above 30 p.s.i. exposing employees to embolism hazard. (b) Coating line - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer provided an air hose for employees to use to clean out the inside of the hot pipes with the air line that is set above 30p.s.i. exposing employees to embolism hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
15211.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
15211.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating. (a) Mechanical cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not repair or replace the broken conduit on the floor that provided power to several equipment exposing employees to electrical hazards. (b) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not repair the PVC line supplying electrical power to lighting in the acid wash station that was damaged in several places exposing electrical wires inside exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 C03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose. (a) Acid washroom - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer allowed an electrical repair of a power cable from the panel box to the equipment that was spliced together using black electrical tape and was not equivalent to that of 120V to 440V electrical conductors, exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B08 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
15211.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
15211.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted. (a) Coating machine - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure the electrical outlet box containing energized electrical wires was safely secured to the bracket on the beam exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
10140.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10140.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the energized parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910: (a) Pipe mill maintenance room - On or about January 25, 2024, the electrical panel box located on the wall next to the maintenance room was blocked by material and equipment exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01010 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 A02 V C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(v)(C): Branch-circuit conductors were laid on the floor. (a) Maintenance cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer had the wiring for the drill press lying on the floor where employees walk exposing them to electrical shock and tripping hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01011A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front: (a) Coating mill - On or about February 13, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the three-phase electrical cabinet that provides power for the plasma cutter, and other electrical equipment in the area was closed and the dead front panel was in place, exposing employees to an electrical hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01011B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: (a) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer has electrical panels with multiple breakers at different amps that are not labeled to indicate what breaker energizes what equipment exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01012A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
15211.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
15211.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: (a) Piping mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer failed to repair the broken strain relief on the power supply cord to the drill press which allowed pull to the terminal screws on the 440v electrical wire exposing employees to electrical hazards. (b) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer failed to repair the broken strain relief on the power supply cord to the plasma cutter which allowed pull to the terminal screws at the electrical panel and at the plasma handle on the 240v wire exposing employees to electrical hazards. (c) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer failed to repair the broken strain relief on the power supply cord to the V-Roller generator which allowed pull to the terminal screws on the 220v wire exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01012B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure all openings in main distribution panel cabinets were closed to prevent accidental contact exposing employees to electrical hazards. (b) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all the openings for the cabinet at the plasma cutter opening were closed exposing employees to electrical hazards. (c) Pipe mill Maintenance cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all the openings for the switch box were closed exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01013A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
16131.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: (a) Powder room - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment, such as lighting, electrical raceways, and conduit in a Class II Division 1 location was approved for a Class II, Division 1 location containing explosive 3M Scotchkote Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating dust accumulations exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01013B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(b): Areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007 were not properly documented: (a) Powder room - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure that a Class II Division 1 locations that contained 3M Scotchkote Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating dust accumulations and electrical equipment such as lighting, electrical raceways, and conduit was documented exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
44360.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
88721.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice. (a) Coating mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the floor at the blasting machine was covered with small pellets causing the floor to be slippery next to the unguarded "V" rollers exposing employees to caught in hazards. Jindal Tubular USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 1406641, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/15/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 13092 Seaplane Rd. Bay Saint Louis, MS. 39520. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
102438.75 |
| Initial Penalty |
161323.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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: (a) Coating Mill - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not provide guarding around the "V" rollers exposing employees to caught in hazards. (b) Maintenance cage - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not ensure the floor drill was guarded at point of operation when working with drill exposing employees to struck by hazards. (c) SPM machine - on or about January 25, 2024, the employer did not provide machine guarding to prevent employees walking in the area from being stuck by the SPM machine when it moved on the rail system and/or expanded or contracted to accommodate different size pipe diameters. Jindal Tubular USA LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100335 A01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
44360.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
88721.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-08-06 |
| Final Order |
2024-11-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(ii): Protective equipment was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition and/or was not periodically inspected or tested: (a) Throughout the facility - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer provided employees with High Voltage Gloves to perform testing on energized electrical lines, but did not perform the required periodic inspection and air testing exposing employees to electrical shock hazards. Jindal Tubular was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1406641, citation number 2, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/15/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 13092 Seaplane Rd. Bay Saint Louis, MS. 39520. |
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346764152
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0419400
|
2023-06-12
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13092 SEAPLANE ROAD, BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-06-12
|
| Case Closed |
2023-10-17
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2040241 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-08-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
11162.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11162.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): (a) Coating Mill - On or about June 12, 2023, the employer did not provide machine guarding for the Cleanout Rotator rollers where they contact the pipes exposing employees to crushing hazards. |
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344980743
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0419400
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2020-10-15
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13092 SEAPLANE RD., BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2020-10-15
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2021-08-18
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1671941 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
13359.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
26718.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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. a. Coating - On or about October 15, 2020 the hydraulic conveyor was not guarded in areas where employees are exposed to rotating steel pipes that are transported on the conveyor and the conveyor rollers. b. Coating Department - On or about October 15, 2020, employees were required to use handheld rags to clean unguarded hydraulic conveyor rollers while the rollers were rotating (caught-in/entanglement hazard). The Jindal Tubular USA, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1430884, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 20, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 13092 Seaplane Rd., Bay St. louis, MS 39520. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-12-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
381.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
381.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. a. Pipe Mill - On or about October 15, 2020 the water vending machine was plugged into a 100 foot extension cord that was used a permanent wiring (fire hazard). The Jindal Tubular USA, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1406641, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on October 15, 2019 with respect to a workplace located at 13092 Seaplane Rd., Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520. |
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|
344308846
|
0419400
|
2019-09-12
|
13092 SEAPLANE ROAD, BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-09-12
|
| Case Closed |
2019-12-20
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1495970 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-12-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6251.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
10419.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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: (a) At the jobsite - On or about September 7 2019, employees grinding pipes at the V-Roller Line were exposed to caught-in hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-12-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective: (a) At the facility - On or about September 7, 2019, at the southeast side cut station, a fan was missing a ground pin on the plug. |
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|
342754090
|
0419400
|
2017-11-02
|
13092 SEAOLANE RD., BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS, 39520
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2017-11-02
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2018-02-01
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1278264 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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