OSHA Inspection: BLACK DIAMOND MARKETING, INC.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder:     (a) Mill room: On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from heights of approximately 10 feet while doing housekeeping maintenance on the elevated platform.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:    (a) Mill room: On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from height of approximately 10 feet while ascending/descending the stairway to the upper elevated platform.       (b) Retail Store Dock Area: On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from height of approximately 4 feet while ascending/descenging the stairway to the upper loading dock.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    (a) Warehouse Area; On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while product is being moved with the Toyota forklift.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:       (a) Wood Silo, auger drive:  On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while doing housekeeping duties in and around the unguarded drive pulleys.         (b) Metal Silo, auger drive:  On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while doing housekeeping duties in and around the unguarded drive pulleys.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1): Horizontal belts and ropes:    (a) Wood Silo, auger drive:  On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while doing housekeeping duties in and around the unguarded belts.      (b) Metal Silo, auger drive:  On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while doing housekeeping duties in and around the unguarded belts.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:       (a) Hay Bale Grinder; On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards from the unguarded chain and sprocket on the conveyor drive.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):  (a) Hay Bale Grinder; On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards from the sprocket keyed shaft end on the conveyor drive.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(d): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency action plan meeting the requirements contained in 1910.38(a):    (a) Feed Mill: On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to being trapped and severely burned or overcome by smoke in the event of an emergency due to an ineffectively communicated emergency action plan.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an effective written housekeeping program that establishes the frequency and method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces:       (a) Mill room: On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to grain dust explosions due to an accumulation of explosive grain dust of 1 1/2 inch to 2 inches on the equipment and ledges.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they exceeded 1/8 inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators:  (a) Mill room: On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to grain dust explosions due to an accumulation of explosive grain dust of 1 1/2 inch to 2 inches on the equipment and ledges.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(4): The employer did not implement procedures in the grain handling facility for the use of tags and locks which would prevent the inadvertent application of energy or motion to equipment being repaired, serviced, or adjusted:      (a) Mill room: On or about November 20, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to unexpected  release of energy while conducting maintenance, clearing jams, and adjusting equipment such as but not limited to the California Pellet Mill.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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:      (a) Wooden Bin Area: On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and shock hazard when extension cords were used as permanent wiring for the weigh scale.

Issued

2014-03-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    (a) Mill Room: On November 20, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and shock hazard when 10-2 Type NM electrical wire that was designed to be installed inside a wall was ran outside the wall to provide energy to outlets and other equipment.