Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2023-11-13
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, L: FORKLIFT
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
2101145 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
5808.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9680.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
34 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees , in that, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard from flying chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe fragments in which the employer used CPVC piping of varying diameters to transport compressed air. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B11 II |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
3871.8 |
Initial Penalty |
6453.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirement; Stairway areas less than 44 inches (1.1 m) with two open sides did not contain one stair rail system with handrail on each open side: a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 4ft, in that, a flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with handrails. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8067.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors: a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to eye irritants and ingestion hazards while performing industrial BL-206 (W-206) adhesive spray nozzle operations by hand and within a mini spraying booth without appropriate eye or face protection. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100157 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
5808.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9680.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Gravity |
5 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to to trip and fire hazards, in that portable fire extinguishers not mounted in a secure location and identified in the manufacturing department, or by wall markings so that they are readily accessible to employees in the event of an emergency. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
5808.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9680.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
42 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to to fire hazards, in that a portable fire extinguishers training program was not provided for employees in the event of an emergency. |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
10 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that, forklift operations were conducted without formal instruction, hands on trainings, evaluations or certifications in place while moving merchandise and products in the front and back lots. |
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Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 Q01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
10 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that, forklift operations were conducted with a Hyster propane forklift with leaking hydraulic fluid, brakes inoperable, missing a seatbelt and not having signaling devices. |
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Citation ID |
01008 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
6775.2 |
Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that machine guarding systems were not utilized or provided for employees operating the Sheffield Narrow Goods Cutter in close proximity to the cutting blades and heat iron while performing fabric processing operations in the blocking room. |
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Citation ID |
01009 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8067.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that machine anchoring systems were not utilized or provided for the Edward Segal Eyelet & Grommet Machine as employees operated in close proximity to the unsecured, shaking punching barrel while performing fabric processing operations in the blocking room. |
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Citation ID |
01010A |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100219 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
6775.2 |
Initial Penalty |
11292.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1):Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv)(a): a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that machine guarding systems were not utilized or provided for employees operating the Wayne Air Compressor in close proximity to the rotating belt and pulley system while turning the air compressor on and off daily. |
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Citation ID |
01010B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
10 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that machine guarding systems were not utilized or provided for employees operating the Wayne Air Compressor in close proximity to the rotating belt and pulley system while turning the air compressor on and off daily. |
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Citation ID |
01010C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 E01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that machine guarding systems were not utilized or provided for employees operating the Wayne Air Compressor in close proximity to the rotating belt system while turning the air compressor on and off daily. |
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Citation ID |
01011 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
5808.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9680.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
34 |
Gravity |
5 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to to fire and electric shock hazards, in that extension cords were used were used as a permanent method and daisy chained; connected to multiple extension cords, power strips and to an outlet across the walking and working floor surface while energizing an electric rope cutter, Demaron Sewing Machine, Zebra 4 label maker, order ipad, fan and computer in the production areas of the facility. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
42 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): a.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer exposed employees to to fire and smoke inhalation hazards, in that the entry doors of the production room leading to and from the hallways was not an exit door and was not labeled by a "no exit" sign while employees conducted production operations. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-01-31 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-02-28 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
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.) At the worksite, located at 10600 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777; On or about 11/13/23, the employer did not train employees on the hazards of the chemicals they used such as BL-206 (W-206) adhesive glue spray. |
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