OSHA Inspection: TECHO-BLOC INCORPORATED

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8):     Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    a) Plant 1, Splitting Machine, Subfloor Conveyor hole -- On or about July 10, 2012, employees worked around the unguarded floor opening of a subfloor conveyor belt system while operating a splitting machine, exposing employees to a potential tripping hazard that could result in serious injury.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Plant 1, Northwest Exit Route -- On or about July 10, 2012, an exit/exit route was partially blocked with at least 20 large color bags and a 5-gallon bucket container, exposing employees to potential fire, safety and health hazards related to emergency evacuation.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) Plant 2, Exit door -- On or about July 10, 2012, employees worked near an exit route door that was not clearly visible due to a missing exit sign, exposing employees to potential safety and health hazards related to the need for emergency evacuation.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):     Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) Plant 2, Marketing Room, S1 door -- On or about July 10, 2012, employees worked near a door that could be confused as an exterior exit but was not clearly marked "not-an-exit", exposing employees to a potential safety hazard related to the need for emergency evacuation.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6):     Employees handled, drawn and or dispensed Class I liquids where flammable vapors could reach a source of ignition, without the conspicuous posting of a Caution or No smoking sign.    a) Plant 1, Flammable Storage Locker -- On or about July 10, 2012, employees were allowed to smoke around a flammable locker due to a missing caution sign that prohibited smoking in the immediate area, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1):     The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) Plant 2, Hopper -- On or about July 10, 2012, an employee was tasked to enter a confined space and the employer did not have any documentation that a complete workplace confined space evaluation was accomplished, exposing affected employees to a potential engulfment hazard.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4):     When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) Plant 1, Plant 2, In the Aggregate Pit  On or about July 10, 2012, an employee was tasked to enter a permit-required confined space and the employer had not yet developed and or implemented a written permit space program, which include safe entry procedures, exposing employees to hazards related to confined space entry.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(l)(1):     Employers did not consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives on the development and implementation of all aspects of the permit space program required by paragraph (c) of this section.    a) Plant 1, Plant 2, In the Aggregate Pit  On or about July 10, 2012, an employee was tasked to enter a permit-required confined space and the employer had not yet developed and or implemented a written permit space program, which include consulting with affected employees, exposing employees hazards related to permit-required confined space entry.

Issued

Nov 1, 2012

Abate by

Nov 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,231 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1):     The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) Plant 1, Plant 2, In the Aggregate Pit -- On or about July 10, 2012, an employee was tasked to enter a permit-required confined space and the employer did not ensure that affected employees were provided the training and knowledge necessary for safe performance of the duties, exposing affected employees to hazards related to permit-required confined space entry.