345765804
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0112300
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2022-02-03
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24 EAST MILL STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895
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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 |
2022-02-03
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2022-08-24
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
1861377 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-07-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-09-06 |
Current Penalty |
5075.5 |
Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
Final Order |
2022-08-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
50 |
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) Facility: On or about 2/3/2022, employees operating pallet dismantling machines were not provided with machine guarding and/or an alternative method of protection to protect them from the rotating saw blades. |
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345774137
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0112300
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2022-02-03
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24 EAST MILL STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895
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Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2022-02-03
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Case Closed |
2022-07-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1377396 |
Safety |
Yes |
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346071194
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0112300
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2022-01-20
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24 EAST MILL STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895
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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 |
2022-01-20
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Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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Case Closed |
2022-07-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1855616 |
Safety |
Yes |
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343802120
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0112300
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2019-02-22
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24 EAST MILL STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2019-02-22
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Emphasis |
L: R1Noise, N: DUSTEXPL
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Case Closed |
2021-02-09
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1428582 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-28 |
Current Penalty |
4375.8 |
Initial Penalty |
7293.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
35 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly, and in a sanitary condition: Facility: The employer did not keep the Rip Saw and Chop Saw Areas free of accumulations of combustible dust and debris. Combustible wood dust had accumulated around stairwells, on overhead pipes, and on electrical equipment due to wood cutting operations. The employer did not establish a regular program of cleaning to prevent these accumulations and reduce the potential for fire and/or explosions. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-12-31 |
Current Penalty |
6126.0 |
Initial Penalty |
10210.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: Facility: Employees conducting pallet dismantling and repair activities were exposed to noise in excess of OSHA's 85 dBA Time-Weighted Average (TWA) Action Level: a. On or about 3/13/2019 an employee operating a rip saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 92 dBA which is equivalent to a does of 134.9 percent. The sampling period was 257 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; b. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 90.1 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 101.6 percent The sampling period was 250 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; c. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 67.4 percent. The sampling period was 310 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; d. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a nail gun was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 68 percent. The sampling period was 309 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-01 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: Facility: When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, or greater, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program to determine actual employee exposure: a. On or about 3/13/2019 an employee operating a rip saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 92 dBA which is equivalent to a does of 134.9 percent. The sampling period was 257 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; b. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 90.1 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 101.6 percent The sampling period was 250 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; c. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 67.4 percent. The sampling period was 310 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; d. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a nail gun was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 68 percent. The sampling period was 309 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-01 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: Facility: When employees are conducting pallet reconditioning and rebuilding activities, employees were exposed to noise in excess of OSHA's 85 dBA and 90 dBA as an 8-hour Time-Weighted Average: a. On or about 3/13/2019 an employee operating a rip saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 92 dBA which is equivalent to a does of 134.9 percent. The sampling period was 257 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; b. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 90.1 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 101.6 percent The sampling period was 250 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; c. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 67.4 percent. The sampling period was 310 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; d. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a nail gun was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 68 percent. The sampling period was 309 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; |
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Citation ID |
01002D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 I02 II A |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): Facility: The employer did not ensure hearing protector use by employees who had not had a baseline audiogram and were exposed to noise levels exceeding 85 dBA or greater during pallet reconditioning and rebuilding activities. |
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Citation ID |
01002E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-01 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k): Facility: When employees were conducting pallet reconditioning and rebuilding activities and exposed to noise in excess of OSHA's 85 dBA and 90 dBA as an 8-hour Time-Weighted Average, the employer did not institute a training program in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k): a. On or about 3/13/2019 an employee operating a rip saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 92 dBA which is equivalent to a does of 134.9 percent. The sampling period was 257 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; b. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 90.1 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 101.6 percent The sampling period was 250 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; c. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a chop saw was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 67.4 percent. The sampling period was 310 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; d. On or about 3/13/2019 am employee operating a nail gun was exposed to a TWA noise level of 87 dBA which is equivalent to a dose of 68 percent. The sampling period was 309 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for any unsampled time; |
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343773966
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0112300
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2019-02-12
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24 EAST MILL ST., WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
2019-02-12
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Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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Case Closed |
2020-08-25
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1428582 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1425257 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-12 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-27 |
Current Penalty |
4375.8 |
Initial Penalty |
7293.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
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 was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: Workshop area: The employer did not ensure that employees working in the area of the two loading docks used to transfer pallets, with an unprotected edge 5 feet above a lower level, were protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, on or about 2-12-2019. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B11 II |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-12 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): (ii) Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails per Table D-2: a. Facility: The Rip floor exit stairway, having 4 treads and risers and 48 inches wide, was not equipped with one handrail on each enclosed side on or about 2-12-2019. b. Facility: The Basement stairway, having 13 treads and risers and 44 inches wide, was not equipped with one handrail on each enclosed side on or about 2-12-2019. c. Facility: The Loading dock stairway, having 4 treads and risers and 36 inches wide, was not equipped with a stair rail system with handrail on the open side on or about 2-12-2019. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-07-12 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-13 |
Current Penalty |
4375.8 |
Initial Penalty |
7293.0 |
Final Order |
2019-08-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
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: Worksite: The rotating blade of the double blade saw used by employees at PM Recycling was not protected by an adequate guard or guarding device, on or about 2-12-2019. |
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341515096
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0112300
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2016-06-01
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24 EAST MILL STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI, 02895
|
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Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
2016-06-01
|
Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: R1NOISE, L: SCRAP, N: DUSTEXPL
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Case Closed |
2019-02-12
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1095846 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100110 F04 I |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
7 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(4)(i): The quantity of LP-Gas stored within a building exceeded 300 pounds: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/1/2016, employees were exposed to potential fire hazards by the storage of sixteen 33.5 pound liquid propane cylinders in the factory building. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-05 |
Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
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, and/or flying chips and sparks: (a) Worksite - Lower production area: On or about 6/1/2016, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points between the rollers and conveyor belt on the Newman KM-16-A machine. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 E03 I |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-05 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
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) Worksite - Lower fabrication area: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from an unguarded drive belt on the Newman KM-16-A machine. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 F03 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
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) Worksite - Upper factory area: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from unguarded drive chains and sprockets on the Run-A-Gade band saws. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 II |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage: (a) Worksite - Assembly Area: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that two circuit breaker panels used to turn the factory lights on and off each day had door enclosures. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): (a) Worksite: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that power extension cords were inspected before use. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 II |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: (a) Worksite - Assembly Area: On or about 6/1/2016, employees were exposed to a damaged extension cord that was hung along a wall bringing power to a work station. |
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Citation ID |
01004C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100334 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(b)(1): Load rated switches, circuit breakers or other devices specifically designed as disconnecting means were not used for the opening, reversing or closing of electric power and lighting circuits under load conditions: (a) Worksite - Lower factory area: On or about 6/1/2016, employees were using circuit breakers that were not load rated to turn factory lights on and off each day, exposing them to electrical hazards. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-09-05 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: (a) Worksite - Upper Level Area: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program to ensure that employees working in a high volume area were protected from noise related injuries. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
7 |
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) Worksite: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the use of fire extinguishers and in fighting incipient stage fires. |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): (a) Worksite: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was certified in the training and evaluation process for operating forklifts. |
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Citation ID |
02004 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-04 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-13 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck was inspected before operators used them at the start of their shift. |
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