OSHA Inspection: FINDLAY GIN CO.

Issued

Apr 15, 2013

Abate by

Apr 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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:    a)    On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, the employer failed to ensure that a forklift used daily was equipped with a seatbelt and that operators engaged it, exposing employees to struck-by and entrapment hazards following a tipover or collision.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 15, 2013

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6)(iii): Employees were not trained to stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning, or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment:     a)  On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, the employer failed to train affected employees on safe operating instructions of cotton-gin equipment at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, to include the stopping of the motor, disconnecting of the power source(s), and waiting for all machinery to stop movement before unclogging or cleaning, exposing employees to hazards not limited to entrapment and avulsion.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 15, 2013

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.57(a)(7)(i): The employer did not protect employees from coming into contact with hazards created by moving machinery parts through the installation and use of a guard or shield or guarding by location:    (a)    On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, at the far end of the module-feeder line, the employer failed to install a machine guard or shield to protect employees from becoming entrapped by the cotton-dispersion rollers, exposing employees to hazards not limited to amputation and avulsion.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 15, 2013

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.57(d)(1)(iv):     Pulleys of V-belt drives were not completely enclosed or guarded by location whether or not railings are present:    a)  On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, the employer failed to ensure that a pulley of a V-belt drive at the cover-roller machine at the receiving end of the Stage 1 module feeder was guarded, exposing employees to hazards not limited to entrapment, amputation, and avulsion.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 15, 2013

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.57(d)(1)(v):     Chains and sprockets were not completely enclosed, except when they may be guarded by location if the bearings are packed or if accessible extension lubrication fittings are used:    a)  On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, the employer failed to ensure that an overhead chain/sprocket drive at the Lummus hydraulic press was completely enclosed, exposing employees to hazards not limited to entrapment, amputation, and avulsion.    b)  On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, the employer failed to ensure that a foot-based chain/sprocket drive at the Lummus hydraulic press was completely enclosed, exposing employees to hazards not limited to entrapment, amputation, and avulsion.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Apr 15, 2013

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced:    a)  On November 23, 2012, and times prior thereto, at the Findlay Gin Company worksite in Vienna, GA, the employer failed to provide effective information and training on related hazardous chemicals to which workers were exposed at the ginnery, exposing employees to various safety and health hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.