OSHA Inspection: FMI-EPS, LLC

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) were not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than one inch wide:  a) Block molding building: On September 11,2013 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a tripping hazard.  Along one side of a hopper imbedded in the floor there was a 7 inch opening.     Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse:   a) Shape molding building, and maintenance shop:  On September 11, 2013 and at times prior thereto the industrial storage rack system in use was not inspected and maintained.  Safety bolts or other safety devices on the beams were either not in place, damaged, or were not positively engaged with the supporting upright columns to prevent dislodging of the beams.  Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition:     a) Facility: On September 11, 2013 and at times prior thereto the data plate on the TCM powered industrial truck (forklift, model 7HG18T3L, s/n HDF901718) was not maintained and legible to the operator.     Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $140.00 · Current $140.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:  a) Shape molding building: On September 11, 2013 and at times prior thereto walking and working areas were not kept in a neat and orderly condition.  Regularly scheduled housekeeping activities were not performed in order to keep fugitive product, personal garbage, and generally discarded equipment, and materials from accumulating around the machines and walkways.      b) EZ Router: On September 11, 2013 and at times prior thereto regularly scheduled housekeeping activities were not performed to keep excessive dust and shavings produced by the process from accumulating on electrical appliances, the work station, ledges, and surrounding floor space.    FMI-EPS, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 596720, citation number 2, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 6, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 280 Rose Street, Jerome, ID 83338.   Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) Block molding building: On September 11, 2013 and at times prior thereto a cover plate was missing on the switch that operates the air cylinder on the bottom of the recycle bag.  Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.