SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA —
OSHA Inspection: DEFENDER SERVICES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of DEFENDER SERVICES, INC. in 1 WINGFOOT WAY, SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025 (NAICS 561210). OSHA activity number 339300311.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- DEFENDER SERVICES, INC.
- Site address
- 1 WINGFOOT WAY
- City
- SOCIAL CIRCLE
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30025
- Mailing
- 1 WINGFOOT WAY, SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 561210
- Employees
- 80
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01 I
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: On or about August 13, 2013: Employees operating presses to make rubber tires were exposed to burns while reaching into presses heated by oil with a temperature in excess of 500 degrees. The employer did not ensure affected employees used the type of personal protective equipment that would protect their upper arms from burns.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2125
- — Z (S) $4250
1910.132 D01 III
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not select PPE that properly fit each affected employee: On or about August 13, 2013: Employees operating presses to make rubber tires were exposed to burns while reaching into presses heated by oil with a temperature in excess of 500 degrees. The employer did not ensure affected employees were provided sleeves that properly fit their arms for protection against burns.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: On or about August 13, 2013: Employees loading presses with rubber to make tires were exposed to inhalation hazards when spraying Silicone Lube spray to presses to prevent rubber sticking. The employer did not ensure the containers were labeled with their contents as required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2550
1910.1200 H02 III
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200: On or about August 13, 2013: Employees loading presses with rubber to make tires were exposed to inhalation and contact hazards while spraying Silicone Lube spray onto presses to prevent rubber sticking. The employer did not ensure all employees were provided information contained in the safety data sheet for the silicone spray being used.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2550
1910.134 C02 I
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2013
- Abate by
- Feb 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: On or about August 13, 2013: Employees operating presses wore N95 masks on a voluntary basis. The employees were not provided the information needed to ensure the proper wear of the mask.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339300311.
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