| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-10-18
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| Case Closed |
2024-04-09
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2092515 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
3682.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6696.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (a) Warehouse - On or about October 18, 2023, several employees operating forklifts throughout the facility had not been properly trained, exposing employees to struck-by hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
3682.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6696.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: (a) Maintenance Area- On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the bench grinder was equipped with a work rest, exposing employees to cuts and bruises. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel: (a) North wall in the shop - On or about October 18, 2023, the bench grinder, used to sharpen tools, did not have a tongue guard, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
3682.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
6696.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings. (a) Warehouse #1 - On or about October 18, 2023, employer had an extension cord for the scissor lift going through a closed door leading to the maintenance shop where it was plugged in, exposing employees to electrical hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative: (a) Facility - On or about October 18, 2023, the employer had not developed and implemented a lock out tag out procedures for machinery and equipment such as the towers and tanks, exposing employees to caught in hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 was not adequately trained to render first aid: (a) Facility - On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not have an individual trained to render first aid, exposing employees to health hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no 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) Warehouse- On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel was closed and free from damage, exposing the employees to electrical hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: (a) Warehouse- On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Mixing Area in Warehouse - On or about October 18, 2023, no strain relief for the conduit exposing the employees to an electrical hazard. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2023-10-30
|
| Case Closed |
2024-03-15
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2092515 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
4687.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6696.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (a) Facility - On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear MOLDEX 2200N95 series respirator, exposing employees to respiratory hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Facility - On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees using a MOLDEX 2200N95 series respirator exposing the employees to respiratory hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter: a) Facility - On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were fit tested prior to using a MOLDEX 2200N95 series respirator exposing employees to respiratory hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators: Facility - On or about October 18, 2023, the employer did not provide respiratory training to the employee(s) required to use a MOLDEX 2200N95 series respirator exposing employees to respiratory hazards. |
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