OSHA Inspection: ST. FRANCOIS ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught by:    Inside of the Shop Building, the following machine was not equipped with operator selector switch(es) identified clearly as to their function:    a/  A bench abrasive wheel grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number.      One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install suitable operator selector switch(es) as required by ANSI B11.9-2010, paragraph 6.3.2.    DISCLAIMER:    a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught by:    Inside of the Shop Building, the following machine was equipped with a operator selector switch that was not guarded to prevent unintended operation:    a/  A bench abrasive wheel grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number.      One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install suitable operator selector switch(es) as required by ANSI B11.9-2010, paragraph 8.1.4.1.    DISCLAIMER:    a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):     Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a/  Inside of the Shop Building, the spindle end, nut, and flange projection supporting an abrasive wheel belonging to a bench grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number, was not protected with a suitable safety guard(s).

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a/  Inside of the Shop Building, the bench grinder, unknown make, model, or serial number, was used without a work rest in place.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3):     Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane:    a/  Inside of the Shop Building, the angular exposure of the abrasive wheel belonging to a bench grinder was approximately 150 degrees.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a/  Inside of the Shop Building, the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the safety guard exceeded one inch.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv):     Flight(s) of stairs with four or more risers, more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide, were not equipped with one standard handrail on each enclosed side and one standard stair railing on each open side:    a/  At the Recycling Area, the flight of concrete stairs were not equipped with a handrail on each open side.  This flight of stairs consisted of four risers.  The tread measured approximately 46 inches wide.  Only one handrail was in place.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Flammable or combustible liquid(s) were not stored in tanks or closed container(s):    a/  Inside of the Shop Building, diesel fuel was pooled on top of a 55-gallon drum of fuel.  A plastic container partially filled with motor oil was not closed.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a/  The operators of the Komatsu Fork Truck, m/n FG25T-16, s/n 203675, did not receive formal instruction, practical training, or an evaluation.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):     The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a/  The operators of the Komatsu Fork Truck, m/n FG25T-16, s/n 203675, were not certified.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a/  The horn belonging to the Komatsu Fork Truck, m/n FG25T-16, s/n 203675, was not operational.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3):     Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:    Outside of the Shop Building, employee(s) performing oxy-fuel cutting were not wearing the following PPE:    a/  Flame retardant cap.  b/  Flame retardant pants.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):     Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a/  Inside of the breakroom, the individual circuit breakers belonging to a circuit breaker box were not labeled.    b/  Inside of the Recycling Area, the individual circuit breakers belonging to a circuit breaker box were not labeled.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a/  Inside of the breakroom, access to the 220 volt circuit breaker box was partially blocked by stored items such as cardboard boxes, chairs, jugs, and metal hangers on racks.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):     Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a/  Inside of the Recycle Area, flexible cord exiting the left side of the circuit breaker panel box was not protected against abrasion.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a/  Inside of the Recycling Area, three, unused circuit breakers were not closed.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a/  Inside of the breakroom, the circuit breaker panel box was uncovered.    b/  Inside of the Recycling Area, the circuit breaker panel box was partially uncovered.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a/  A written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented that addressed how container labeling, material safety data sheets, and employee training would be managed.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):     The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:    a/  A list of hazardous materials used by the employees in the workplace as not compiled.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    a/  Material safety data sheets for hazardous materials such as brake fluid, diesel fuel, grease, hydraulic fluid, and motor oil were not maintained.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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/  Employees were not instructed in the safe use of hazardous materials in their workplace.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a/  Inside of the Shop Building, the pedestrian exit located at the SW wall was not suitably marked with an exit sign.    b/  Inside of the breakroom, the pedestrian exit was not suitably marked with an exit sign.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a/  The required workplace hazard assessment was not certified.