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343737805
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0418600
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2019-01-23
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104 1ST AVE, BREWTON, AL, 36426
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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 |
2019-01-24
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| Case Closed |
2019-01-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1322410 |
| Health |
Yes |
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343224101
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0418600
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2018-06-13
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104 1ST AVE, BREWTON, AL, 36426
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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 |
2018-06-13
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2018-10-22
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1345655 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2592.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2592.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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) Rip Saw operator feeding end: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 135.3 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 92.18 dBA) which is 2.71 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while operating the feeding end of the IMC Rip Saw. Results were calculated for a 468 minute sampling period. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. b) Rip Saw operator receiving end: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 88.5 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 89.3 dBA) which is 1.77 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while working in the packaging area sorting and grading bricks. Results were calculated for a 465 minute sampling period. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. c) Moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw operator: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 104.6 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.3 dBA) which is 2.09 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while operating the moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw. Results were calculated for a 482 minute sampling period. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. d) Moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw operator: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 127.3 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 91.7 dBA) which is 2.55 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while operating the moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw. Results were calculated for a 480 minute sampling period. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i): The employer did not establish, within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms can be compared: a) Rip Saw operator feeding end: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 135.3 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 92.18 dBA) which is 2.71 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while operating the feeding end of the IMC Rip Saw. Results were calculated for a 468 minute sampling period. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram for employee that was overexposed to action level. b) Rip Saw operator receiving end: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 88.5 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 89.3 dBA) which is 1.77 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while working in the packaging area sorting and grading bricks. Results were calculated for a 465 minute sampling period. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram for employee that was overexposed to action level. c) Moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw operator: On or about January 16th, 2014 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 104.6 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.3 dBA) which is 2.09 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while operating the moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw. Results were calculated for a 482 minute sampling period. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram for employee that was overexposed to action level. d) Moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw operator: On or about January 16th, 2014 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 127.3 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 91.7 dBA) which is 2.55 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while operating the moulder saw, end cut saw and resaw. Results were calculated for a 480 minute sampling period. The employer did not establish a baseline audiogram for employee that was overexposed to action level. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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) Rip Saw operator receiving end: On or about June 21, 2018 an employee was exposed to noise dose at levels of 88.5 % (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 89.3 dBA) which is 1.77 times the action level of 50% (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA) while working in the packaging area sorting and grading bricks. Results were calculated for a 465 minute sampling period. The employer did not institute a training program on hearing conservation program. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select and use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification: a) Shop Area: On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to dust inhalation hazards from work tasks. The employer provides and allows voluntary use of non NIOSH approved filtering face piece respirators (dust masks). |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Employee bathroom: On or about June 21, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, and shock hazards, in that a 110 volt light switch cover for outlet was not in place. |
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340669092
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0418600
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2015-06-01
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104 1ST AVE, BREWTON, AL, 36426
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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 |
2015-06-01
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| Emphasis |
L: LEAD, N: LEAD
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| Case Closed |
2015-12-17
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
986194 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1191.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1360.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| 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 in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured: a)Wood processing area; On or about June 1, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed his employees to the hazard of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured. PVC plastic piping was used in exposed above ground locations to transport compressed air at 120 psi. The employer failed to follow ASME Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems - ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31. Section 842.3.3 Installation Provisions which prohibits the above ground use of PVC pipe for compressed air conveyance. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1191.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| 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) Unimart 23 machine; on June 4, 2015 and times prior the employer exposed employees to caught in and amputation hazards, where the 16 inch, red shaft that drives the exit belt, while removing boards from machine standing within 48 inches . |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1191.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: a) Loading dock area; on June 1, 2015 and times prior the employer exposed employees to explosion and struck by hazards due to allowing oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders to be stored unsecured by the loading dock door. The cylinders were in storage with regulators and hoses attached, but were not secured from falling over or being struck by, but not limited to, employees, forklift, or lumber. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: a) Loading dock area; on June 1, 2015 and times prior the employer exposed employees to explosion and struck by hazards due to allowing oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders to be stored beside the loading dock door. The cylinders had the regulators and hoses attached instead of valve protection caps that protected the valves from damage due to falling over or being struck by, but not limited to, employees, forklift, or lumber. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-04 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-08-12 |
| Current Penalty |
123.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-08-20 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: a)Warehouse and work area; on June1, 2015 and times prior the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards by allowing unstable stacks of lumber to be stacked near the forklift pathways. |
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