Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2017-05-05
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Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE, N: SILICA
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Case Closed |
2017-07-25
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1177885 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
7967.0 |
Initial Penalty |
7967.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: a) Mixer platform - The platform on the left side of the mixer was missing rails and the platform was 8 feet 10 13/16 inches above the floor, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100029 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
7967.0 |
Initial Penalty |
7967.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface: a) Mixer platform - The toprail on the mixer platform was 35 inches above the platform surface, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
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) Block Production Machine- There were inadequately guarded pulleys, approximately 40 inches and 12 inches above the floor, on or about February 16, 2017. b) Mixer Platform - There was a 13 inch diameter unguarded head pulley, 66 inches above the platform surface, at the top of the stairs leading to the mixer platform, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 E03 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Block Production Machine- There were 4 inadequately guarded inclined belts, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 F03 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
9054.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9054.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) Rack Conveyor - One end of the conveyor, which was 1 foot above the floor, had a chain and sprocket assembly that was inadequately guarded and the other end had an assembly that was unguarded, on or about February 16, 2017. b) Block Production Machine Area - There were 3 chain and sprocket assemblies for the conveyor that moved the metal plates around the machine, on or about February 16, 2017. All were within 3 feet of the floor. c) Cuber Machine - There was a chain and sprocket assembly, 2 feet above the floor, that was unguarded, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 B01 IV |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation: a) Block Plant, Bottom of Stairs - There was a floor fan that had a damaged power cord and the conducting metal was exposed, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100304 G06 VI C 1 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(1): 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(1): Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of cord- and plug-connected equipment, such as refrigerators. freezers. and air conditioners were not grounded: a) West Wall - The outside metal jacket of the refrigerator was energized, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100334 A03 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor: a) Block Plant - A 120 volt AC extension cord powering a refrigerator was missing the grounding prong, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
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) Block Plant - Medical evaluations were not provided to employees required to wear filtering face pieces while chipping out the mixer, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100141 A03 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
32 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed: a) Restroom- The floor, sink, toilet and surrounding areas were not kept clean and cluttered with trash on or about February 16, 2017. b) Block Plant Breakroom - There was dust and dirt on the floor, horizontal surfaces and on appliances such as, but not limited to, a toaster, a coffee pot and a microwave. There were also cobwebs in the corners and dirt and dust on food boxes and packets, on or about February 16, 2017. c) Block Plant, West Wall- the refrigerator that contained employee food was not kept clean on the inside, on or about February 16, 2017. d) Break Room Near Control Room - the water fountains and bottled water dispensing areas were covered in dirt and dust, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 Q01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel: a) Block Plant - There was a Yale forklift, model 9575, with a damaged seatbelt that was not taken out of service, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
02004 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV D |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces: a) Block Plant - A 120 volt AC extension cord powering a refrigerator was attached to the building surface, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
02005 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV E |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E): Flexible cords were concealed behind building walls, ceilings or floors: a) Block Plant by Stairs to Offices - A 120 volt AC extension cord powering a heater and fan ran up the wall and disappeared over the top of the wall, on or about February 16, 2017. |
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Citation ID |
02006 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-05-16 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-06-22 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) Block Plant - Employees were not provided with complete information on the health hazards of crystalline silica and about potential silica exposure during block making activities, on or about March 2, 2017. |
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