OSHA Inspection: MANNINGTON MILLS, INC.

Issued

Nov 26, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     On or about 08/07/13 at Madison, GA: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in Urethane Room #2, where an alarm's electrical box was located on the floor and was not affixed to a wall or other permanent surface. The employer failed to properly mount the electrical box as required by NEC standards.

Issued

Nov 26, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   On or about 08/07/13 at Madison, GA:  Employees were exposed to electrical and slip trip hazards in the manufacturing area, where flexible cords and or cables were used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  The employer failed to install permanent wiring in the following locations:   a. Rotocure Line 1: A 480 volt electrical cord that was connected to the Web & Design Blowers, ran along an adjacent aisle, over and under equipment and terminated at a power panel located in the vicinity of the Urethane Coating Room.   b. Urethane Room #2: An electrical cord that was connected to an alarm inside the urethane room, was run out of the room, over an adjacent aisle, and entered a side vent of an electrical panel.  c. Urethane Room #2: An extension cord that was plugged into a receptacle inside the Urethane Room, was run out of the room, taped to a wall and floor, and then entered a vent on the side of an electrical panel to power an electrical relay.

Issued

Nov 26, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:   On or about 08/07/13 at Madison, GA: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, when performing electrical work on the building's electrical systems and production equipment.  The employer failed to provide electrical related personal protective equipment to include face shields, insulated gloves, and protective clothing.

Issued

Nov 26, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:  On or about 08/07/13 at Madison, GA: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards when performing electrical work on the building's electrical systems and production equipment. The employer failed to provide maintenance employees with insulated tools to be used when performing electrical work.