OSHA Inspection: HOLLAR & COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a)  On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to falls of five feet and greater while loading and cleaning the hoppers.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2):  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by  paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:    a)  On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, the employer permitted employees to operate fork trucks prior to being trained.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

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 August 16, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to an unguarded belt and pulley on the Canco machine.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:    a)  On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, the knock out in a plug box was missing exposing employees to electrical hazards.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1):  Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, the circuit boxes and knife switches in the room with the hoppers were not labeled to indicate which equipment each powered.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a) On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, the area under and in front of the electrical boxes in the hopper room had items stored in it.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):  Flexible cords and cables were not protected from damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a)  On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, employees were not protected from electrical hazards in that the extension cord used as permanent wiring was strung up with nails and bent at sharp angles.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1):  Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:    a) On or about August 16, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from extension cords that were fastened on the wall.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a)  On or about August 16, 2012, the employer had not developed a hazard communication program with a list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace and the method the employer will used to inform the employees of the hazards of those chemicals.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 6, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a)  On or about August 16, 2012, the employer had not trained employees on the chemicals used in the work place, the hazards of the chemicals, the precautions to take to avoid the hazards, and how to respond in case of exposure to the chemicals.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").