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340706365
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0418600
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2015-06-12
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355 INDUSTRY DR., AUBURN, AL, 36832
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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 |
2015-06-12
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| Case Closed |
2015-06-17
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1013658 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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340706449
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0418600
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2015-06-12
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355 INDUSTRY DR., AUBURN, AL, 36832
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-06-12
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| Emphasis |
L: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2015-06-17
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1021987 |
| Health |
Yes |
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340219872
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0418600
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2015-01-28
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355 INDUSTRY DR., AUBURN, AL, 36832
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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 |
2015-01-29
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| Emphasis |
L: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2015-11-09
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
933084 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-27 |
| Current Penalty |
1010.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: a) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press B11 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 106.9% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 90.4) which is approximately 2.138 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and the employer did not have a written hearing conservation program in place. b) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press #14 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 140.7% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 92.4) which is approximately 2.814 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and the employer did not have a written hearing conservation program in place. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press B11 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 106.9% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 90.4) which is approximately 2.138 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and the employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise. b) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press #14 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 140.7% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 92.4) which is approximately 2.814 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and the employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: a) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press B11 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 106.9% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 90.4) which is approximately 2.138 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and the employer did not establish an audiometric testing program to evaluate the employees hearing. b) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press #14 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 140.7% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 92.4) which is approximately 2.814 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and the employer did not establish an audiometric testing program to evaluate the employees hearing. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-06 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press B11 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 106.9% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 90.4) which is approximately 2.138 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and was not given hearing conservation training. b) Assembly Area: On or about January 29, 2015: an employee operating a bearing press #14 was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 140.7% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 92.4) which is approximately 2.814 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85dBa) and was not given hearing conservation training. |
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340136589
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0418600
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2014-12-09
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355 INDUSTRY DR., AUBURN, AL, 36832
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2014-12-10
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2019-12-11
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
925335 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1013822 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1020.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards: a) 355 Industry Drive, Auburn AL - Warehouse; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around steel storage racks that had column base plates that were not anchored to the floor. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment: a) Minister #8 Mechanical Power Press; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to change dies out in the Minister #8 Mechanical Power Press without first locking the machine out in accordance with the established procedures. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 C02 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1445.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(b): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not conform to the maximum permissible opening(s) specified in Table 10 O-10: a) Mechanical Power Press #B7; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a mechanical power press where the point of operation was not properly guarded in that the guard exceeded the maximum permissible opening width. b) Mechanical Power Press #B11; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a mechanical power press where the point of operation was not properly guarded in that the guard exceeded the maximum permissible opening width. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 D09 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
11 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv): Safety blocks were not used when mechanical power press die(s) were being adjusted or repaired in the press: a) Mechanical Power Presses; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential crushing and amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to install and adjust dies in mechanical power presses without using safety blocks. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1360.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: a) Shop; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk in close proximity of an unguarded projecting shaft end that was not smooth and projected more than one and half times the diameter of the shaft on the B13 Mechanical Power Press. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C04 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered: a) Shop; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk in close proximity of an unguarded projecting shaft end that was not smooth on the B6 Mechanical Power Press. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 F03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) Shop; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in close proximity of an unguarded sprocket and chain on the B13 Mechanical Power Press. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-04 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1360.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Acme Machine A1; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around open unused holes in an electrical panel that was not effectively closed. b) Acme Machine A2; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to access / walk and work around an open unused hole in the machine main disconnect that was not effectively closed. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 C02 I D |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(d): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not utilized fasteners not readily removable by the operator, so as to create minimize the possibility of misuse or removal of essential parts: a) Mechanical Power Press #B7; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a mechanical power press where the point of operation guards were fastened with R-clip retaining pins. b) Mechanical Power Press #B11; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a mechanical power press where the point of operation guards were fastened with R-clip retaining pins. c) Mechanical Power Press #B13; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a mechanical power press where the point of operation guards were fastened with R-clip retaining pins. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100217 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
11 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): Records of mechanical power press inspections and the maintenance work performed were not maintained: Mechanical Power Presses; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential crushing and amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate mechanical power presses that the employer had not performed and maintained a certification record of required inspections. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 abrasions: a) Minister #8 Mechanical Power Press; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around electrical conductors that were pulled loose from flexible conduit exposing conductors that were not protected from abrasion. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced: a) Mechanical Power Press B6; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to work around an electrical cord that had been improperly spliced and failed to retain the insulation and outer sheath properties. b) Mechanical Power Press B13; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to work around an electrical cord that had been improperly spliced and failed to retain the insulation and outer sheath properties. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-01-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-02-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) Minister #8 Mechanical Power Press; On or about December 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a flexible cord that was not connected to the male plug end with strain relief to prevent tension from being transmitted to terminal screws in the male plug. |
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|
339663866
|
0418600
|
2014-04-03
|
355 INDUSTRY DR., AUBURN, AL, 36832
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2014-04-03
|
| Emphasis |
L: LEAD, N: LEAD, P: LEAD
|
| Case Closed |
2014-12-15
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a) Shop Area: On or about April 3, 2014 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without the employer first ensuring the employees were competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified in the regulation. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch. a) Shop Area; On or about April 3, 2014 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that they were allowed to operate a bench grinder with the tongue guard missing. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: a) Automatic screw machine: On or about April 3, 2014 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to amputation hazards in that he allowed his employees to work within 12" of an unguarded rotating shaft. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (a) On or about April 3, 2014 and at times prior; the employer failed to develop, implement and maintain a Hazard communication program to protect employees from hazardous chemicals including but not limited to grease, gasoline, thinner and oil. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. a) Facility Wide: On or about April 3, 2014 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that employees were not provided the new information and training on the Global Harmonized System (GHS) to include Safety Data Sheets. |
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