OSHA Inspection: CONTINENTAL CARBONIC PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8):     Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk shall be guarded by either:    In the Production Area, an employee was exposed to a trip and fall hazard from a drain cover hole opening measuring 2 1/2 inches wide by 8 inches in length.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):     The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:    a.  Specific procedural steps to shutting down, isolating, placement of energy isolating devices, and verification of isolation of the pneumatic energy source on the hydraulic Dry Ice Block Presses had not been addressed in the facility energy control procedure.    b.  Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, placement of energy control devices and verification of isolation of the carbon dioxide recovery isolation valve line on the Pelletizer Machines had not been addressed in the facility energy contol procedure.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5):     If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.     On or about January 19, 2012, in the Production Area, a Toyota sit down forklift with a work basket attached to the forks was being used to elevate employees to perform work and did not have its nameplate makred with the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Aug 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii):     When the operator of an industrial truck is dismounted and within 25 ft. of the truck still in his view, the load engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement.    On or about January 19, 2012, in the Production Area, two employees were elevated approximately 20 feet inside a work basket attached to a forkllift to adjust the lower limits on overhead roll up doors when the operator got out of his seat of the Toyota forklift and did not bring the load engaging means to the fully lowered position.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    In the Production Area, on the Block Cut Area, the flexible conduit on the foot control to the Bandsaw Machine was pulled from its fitting creating strain on the terminal screws.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1):     Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.    Maintenance employees performing energized electrical work primarily consisting of troubleshooting on 480 Volts AC and below had not received training on when and what type of personal protective equipment to wear to protect themselves against electric shock and arc flash.

Issued

Jul 19, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):     Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with,and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to beperformed. Note: Personal protective equipment requirements are contained in subpart I of this part.    Employees performing energized electrical work involving troubleshooting, through the use of a multimeter and amp probe on voltages 480 Volts AC and below, have not been provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment to protect themselves against electric shock and arc flash.