FAIRVIEW, AR ·
OSHA Inspection: ALS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ALS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in 160 MC 8126, FAIRVIEW, AR 72634 (NAICS 332992). OSHA activity number 310355995.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ALS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- Site address
- 160 MC 8126
- City
- FAIRVIEW
- State
- AR
- ZIP
- 72634
- Mailing
- 1103 CENTRAL BLVD, BULL SHOALS, AR 72619
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332992
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3482
- Employees
- 42
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
12 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 21, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced
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 fire and explosion hazards: Employees working in the Conex break/change building filling and manufacturing flash grenades were exposed to fire/explosion hazards in the following instances: a) A general use electrical extension cord was being used in the mixing area b) An electrical hot glue gun was being used in the mixing area c) The HVAC system connected continuously through the filter system and ductwork d) The general purpose HVAC thermostat located in the break area e) The electrical conduit constructed of plumbing pipe in the break area f) The wall openings where electrical wiring ran and was not sealed g) The floors of the filling room had cracks and crevices where flash powder could accumulate h) Conductive footwear or grounding devices were not being worn by employees performing filling in the production area i) A means for discharging static was not provided at the entrance for personnel entering the filling area j) Provisions for explosion relief were not provided in the flash grenade production building in the form of vents, baffles or other relief devices k) Ferrous tools and equipment were permitted to be used in the flash grenade production area including metal coffee cans, metal chairs and tables, and a dart board with metal parts and metal darts Among other methods the following are feasible and acceptable abatement method(s): Ensuring manufacturing facilities are in compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency Codes for the Manufacture of Pyrotechnic Articles using flash powder.s
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1500.00
- · Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 21, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced
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 struck-by hazards: Outside the main production building at the test-fire chronograph, employees were exposed to being struck by rubber pellet loads while the 12 gauge shells were being fired and tested. Among other methods the following are feasible and acceptable abatement method(s): Moving the trap for the shotgun shell load closer to the chronograph to prevent employees from access to the firing range.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $300.00
- · Z (S) $500.00
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 21, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $875 · Current $525 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $525.00
- · Z (S) $875.00
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $300.00
- · Z (S) $500.00
1910.178 L01 II
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $300.00
- · Z (S) $500.00
1910.304 E01 IV
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 21, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $300.00
- · Z (S) $500.00
1910.304 F04
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 29, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $300.00
- · Z (S) $500.00
1910.305 A02 IIIG
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 21, 2007
- Penalty
- Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $300.00
- · Z (S) $500.00
1910.36 G02
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- May 21, 2007
Recent events (2)
- · I (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2007
Recent events (2)
- · I (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.1200 E01 II
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2007
Recent events (2)
- · I (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.1200 E02
- Issued
- May 16, 2007
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2007
Recent events (2)
- · I (O)
- · Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 310355995.
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