OSHA Inspection: PRO SOL, INC.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by fragments of polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured:    a)  1792 Jodie Parker Road, Ozark, AL 36360; On or about November September 18, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to the hazard of being struck-by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured:  a)  Shop Areas - PVC plastic piping was used in exposed above ground locations to transport compressed air at 110 psi. The employer failed to follow ASME Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems - ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31. Section 842.3.3 Installation Provisions which prohibits the above ground use of PVC pipe for compressed air conveyance.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Flights of stairs having four or more risers were not equipped with a standard railing as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:   a)  Door next to loading dock area; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior there to; the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down fixed stairs with four or more risers that did not have a standard stair railing which included a mid-rail.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:   a)  Exit Door at loading dock; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to potential entrapment hazards in that the exit sign over the exit door near the loading dock was not illuminated identifying it as an exit so that it could be seen in low light conditions.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   a)  2 Ton Bagger; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a Taylor Bagging machine which had unguarded pinch points.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:   a)  Compressor Area; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk in close proximity of an unguarded rotating shaft on the air compressor.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a)  Throughout the shop; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to compressed air hazards in that employees were allowed to use compressed air for cleaning that was not reduced to less than thirty p.s.i.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a)  Two Ton Mixing Room; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were alllowed to turn off and on the overhead light with a wall light switch with the cover missing exposing live electrical.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   a)  Bagging Room; On or about November 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto; the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that employees were allowed to wear dust masks without first being provided the information in Appendix D as required by the standard.