| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2015-08-19
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, P: AMPUTATE, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2016-11-04
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2975.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition. a. Gang Rip Saw Area, Main Plant - On or about August 18, 2015, trip hazards were created by having numerous extension cords and air hoses lying on the floor. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
3260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(4): Power controls and operating controls were not located within easy reach of the operator while he was at his regular work location. (a) Uphill Plant, Band Saw with Broken Disconnect Door - On or about August 19, 2015, the stop button at the operator position was not working. The operator had to reach inside the disconnect box on the opposite side of the band saw to shut the saw off thereby being exposed to live electrical parts. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 I01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Current Penalty |
3260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded: a. Main Plant and Uphill Plant - On or about August 18, 2015, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard due to lack of guarding of the non-working portion of the blade of a bandsaw located and each plant. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2975.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a. Uphill Dust Collector - On or about August 19, 2015, the lower half of blower motor belts and pulleys for the dust collection system located on the outside of the building were not guarded. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2975.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listed or labeling: a. Gang Rip Saw - On or about August 18, 2015, a receptacle box wired to an orange flexible cord and designed for fixed installation was not securely affixed to any surface. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures: a. Uphill Plant - On or about August 19, 2015, a broken latch on the door of the gray disconnect box for the Tannewitz band saw prevented the door from staying closed exposing employees to an electrical hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2380.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a. Main Plant and Uphill Plant - On or about August 18, 2015, pedestal floor fans located in both plants did not have grounding prongs. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2529.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed: a. Gang Rip Saw, Main Plant - On or about August 18, 2015, the two power cables located on the back of a lift table foot paddle were not protected from abrasion. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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: On or about August 18, 2015, the following flexible cords and cables located in the main plant did not have strain relief: a. Gang Rip Saw - A box receptacle wired to a flexible cord. b. Gang Rip Saw - A foot paddle power cable for the lift table. c. Band Saw - A power cable entering the bottom of the switch box. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 J01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1220.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2380.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact: a. Gang Rip Saw, Main Plant - On or about August 18, 2015 a receptacle box that was wired to an orange extension cord did not have a faceplate. Two pedestal floor fans were plugged into the receptacle. b. Break Room - On or about August 18, 2015 two receptacles on the break room walls did not have faceplates. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 D07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): 1910.106(d)(7)(i) Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids were stored. a. Propane Tank - On or about August 19, 2015 a fire extinguisher was not available at the propane storage tank. The propane is used for refueling the forklifts. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 E |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(e): The employer did not remove from service defective or damaged personal protective equipment. (a) Propane Tank - On or about August 19, 2015, the gloves used for forklift refueling were worn and needed replacing. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 S06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards: a. Uphill Plant - On or about August 19, 2015, an excessive amount of a fine powdery dust had accumulated on equipment, equipment electrical boxes and on wall ledges. The dust was two or more inches thick in some locations. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-10-20 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical. a. Forklift Refueling - On or about August 19, 2015, the propane tank used for forklift refueling was not labeled with the content and did not have no smoking signs. |
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