OSHA Inspection: CENTER POINT GIN CO., INC.

Issued

Feb 13, 2006

Abate by

Mar 3, 2006

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1910: 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 condition(s) listed below:
Center Point Gin Co., Inc., 3100 W. FM 2306, Levelland, Texas; For the
period of time up
to and including January 6, 2006, the employer did not provide forklift
training according to
the OSHA standard. The employees operated a Nissan Forklift, #40, Serial
#28207 to load
bales of cotton on a flat bed truck.
This condition exposed employees to potential struck by hazards which can
cause injuries
such as but not limited to broken bones and potential death.
NOTE: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.
Under the National Fire Safety Code (NFPA 2006), Article 8.6.1 states "
There shall be a
written operating procedure plan and operator training relevant to the
location of use and
type of truck.
Under the National Fire Safety Code (NFPA 2006), Article 8.6.2 states" The
procedure shall
include, as a minimum, the following;
(1)     Operation limited to trained personnel
(2)     Cautions where checking or filling tank
(3)     Action for suspected leak
(4)     Refueling instructions
(5)     Emergency items
(a)     Shutoff fuel valve
(b)     Correct battery type and position
(c)     Fire emergency procedures
(6)     Hazardous location classifications and markings
(7)     Industrial truck designations and markings
One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to provide forklift
training to all
employees who operates a forklift.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to provide forklift
training to all
employees who operates a forklift.
NOTE: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Feb 13, 2006

Abate by

Mar 31, 2006

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 condition(s) listed below:
Center Point Gin Co., Inc., 3100 State Road 2306, Levelland, Texas; For
the period of time
up to and including, January 6, 2006, the employees were not protected
from fall hazards.
a) An employees performed work operations such as changing belts,
sprockets, chains
and bearings on a separator. The employee worked on a platform
approximately 20 feet
above the upper level without a mid rail.
b) An employee performed work operations on a first stage incline cleaner.
The
employee worked on a catwalk approximately 12 feet above the lower level
without a mid
rail on the right side.
c) An employee performed work operations on a first stage incline cleaner.
The
employee worked on a catwalk approximately 12 feet above the lower level
without a
toeboard.
Under the American National Standard A12.1 1973, paragraph 7.1 states "A
guard railing
shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail or equivalent protection, and
posts, and shall have
vertical height within the range of 36 inches to 42 inches nominal from
upper surface of top
rail to floor, platform, runway or ramp level.
Under the American National Standard A12.1 1973, paragraph 7.4 states " A
toeboard shall
be a minimum 3-1/2 inches in height and securely fastened in place and
with not more than
= clearance above floor level
One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to ensure all
walking/working
surfaces are installed and maintained in accordance with A12.1 of the
American National
Standards.
Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Feb 13, 2006

Abate by

Feb 24, 2006

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 condition(s) listed below:
Center Point Gin Co., Inc., 3100 W. FM 2306, Levelland, Texas; For the
period of time up
to and including January 6, 2006, the employer did not ensure that
employees were protected
from electrical hazards:
a) The electric motor starter panel box for Moss #5 had unused openings.
b) The electric motor starter panel box for DIA Fan #20-27 had unused
openings.
Under the National Electric code (NEC 2005), Article 547.5(C)(1) states
"Equipment
enclosures, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings installed in areas of
building where excessive
dust may be present shall be designed to minimize the entrance of dust and
shall have no
openings (holes for attachment screws) through which dust could enter the
enclosure.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to ensure that all
electrical
equipment is installed and maintained in accordance with Articles 547 and
110 of the
National Electric Code.
NOTE: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Feb 13, 2006

Abate by

Mar 10, 2006

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1)of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 condition(s) listed below:
Center Point Gin Co., Inc., 3100 W. FM 2306, Levelland, Texas; For the
period of time up
to and including January 6, 2006, the employer did not ensure that the
bench grinder wheel
was adjusted.
a) The work rest was not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum
opening of one-
eighth inch.
b) The distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue
exceeded one-
fourth inch.
Under the American National Standard B7.1-1970, paragraph 3.7 states "Work
rests shall be
kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of 1/8" to
prevent the work from
being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel
breakage.
Under the American National Standard B7.1-1970, paragraph 4.4 states"The
maximum
angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle shall
never be exceeded, the
distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end
of the peripheral
member at the top shall never exceed 1/4 inch.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to ensure that the
bench grinders are
adjusted in accordance with B7.1-1970 of the American nation Standards.
NOTE: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.