OSHA Inspection: PAULO PRODUCTS COMPANY

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,750 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a) On, or at dates prior to, November 29, 2012, maintenance employees were exposed to a fall hazard because a gap existed between the work platform of furnace #902 and the fixed ladder which provided access to the area.  No runway, toeboads, or standard railings were installed where piping and components were placed.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item  use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.     (a) On, or before Novermber 29, 2012, employees were exposed to hazard in the maintenance area from failure to provide and maintain adequate working space in front of an electrical cabinet.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.