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342518651
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0418300
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2017-08-02
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1764 WILKINSON STREET, ATHENS, AL, 35611
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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 |
2017-08-02
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| Case Closed |
2017-10-10
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1247352 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100180 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-18 |
| Current Penalty |
4986.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
8311.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(2)(i): The Employer did not perform frequent inspections, on daily to monthly intervals: (a) On or about 08/01/2017 - Centrifuge area, P & H 8.5 Ton Truck Crane, Model D85i, frequent inspections were not being performed. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100180 D02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-09-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-10-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.180(d)(2)(ii): Periodic inspection(s), 1-12 month interval, or as specifically recommended by the manufacturer was not conducted: (a) On or about 08/01/2017 - Centrifuge area, the P & H 8.5 Ton Truck Crane, Model D85i, had not been inspected in approximately 2 years, and the emergency brake mechanism was not functioning properly. |
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340186154
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0418300
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2015-01-15
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15894 LUCUS FERRY ROAD, ATHENS, AL, 35611
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2015-01-21
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2015-03-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
932160 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-02-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-11 |
| Current Penalty |
2570.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3570.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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: (a) On or about 01/13/2015 - Main plant, an employee operating a portable Milwaukee band saw (Model 6225) did not maintain two hand control while cutting metal conduit. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2380.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch: (a) On or about 01/15/2015 - Maintenance shop, Cincinnati floor grinder, the work rest was adjusted approximately 5/4 inch from the wheel on the left side and approximately 1 inch from the wheel on the right side. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 D03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter: (a) On or about 01/15/2015 - Maintenance shop, Cincinnati floor grinder, the stones were not flat and free of debris. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-02-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) On or about 01/15/2015 - Maintenance shop, Cincinnati floor grinder, the tongue guard was adjusted to approximately 1/2 inch on both the right and left sides of the grinder. |
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334407731
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0418300
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2012-05-22
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1764 WILKINSON STREET, ATHENS, AL, 35611
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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 |
2012-06-28
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| Case Closed |
2012-11-29
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
353606 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 C |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Current Penalty |
2250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc: (a) On or abour 5/22/12 - Gross sort line, the discharge end chute of the conveyor was inadequately guarded to protect employees from falling into the conveyed system. (b) On or aobut 5/22/12 - Clear Color line, the discharge end chute of the conveyor was inadequately guarded to protect employees from falling into the conveyed system. (c) On or about 6/6/12 - Multisort area, when the door was opened for cleaning of the machine, an opening was inadequately guarded to protect the employee from falling into the machine. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1147.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2295.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) On or about 5/22/12 - PET processing areas, protective equipment such as a rubber apron were not provided and utilized where employees were exposed to contact with water, waste and sludge during cleaning. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which would have necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: (a) On or about 5/22/12 - Flake Processing Areas, an assessment was not completed for the emmployees engaged in clean-up activiites. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided, where practicable, or waterproof footgear was not provided: (a) On or about 5/22/12 - PET processing areas, protective equipment such as waterproof boots were not utilized where employees were exposed to contact with water, waste and sludge during cleaning. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1912.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3825.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: a. On or about 5/22/12 - the energy control procedures did not include specific procedural steps for isolating hazardous energy for equipment, such as but not limited to, the NRT sorters, heat exchanger, and washer. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3060.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts: (a) On or about 5/22/12 - NIR Multisorts, the rotating shaft(s) were not gaurded during the NRT light and sensor lens cleaning to prevent the employees from contacting the rotating part. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: (a) On or about 5/22/12 - Three(3) test silos containing flake were not labeled with the name of the material contained within the tanks. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings: (a) On or about 5/22/12 - Flake Production area, the 3 test silos containing polyethylene terephthalate flake did not have a hazard warning la bel. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-11-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv): (a) On or about 5/22/12 - Flake production areas, employees had not been provided training on the appropriate work practice controls for the clean-up of fugitive polyethylene terephthalate dust. |
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