BAKER, WV —
OSHA Inspection: GRANT COUNTY MULCH, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of GRANT COUNTY MULCH, INC. in 17485 STATE ROAD 55, BAKER, WV 26801 (NAICS 321999). OSHA activity number 339672271.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- GRANT COUNTY MULCH, INC.
- Site address
- 17485 STATE ROAD 55
- City
- BAKER
- State
- WV
- ZIP
- 26801
- Mailing
- 17485 STATE ROAD 55, BAKER, WV 26801
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 321999
- Employees
- 38
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: (a) Maintenance Shop: The Dewalt 14 inch cutoff saw used to cut hydraulic hoses was not anchored to prevent the saw from moving during operation, as determined on or about April 9, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: (a) Maintenance Shop: The Pro Value 8 inch double bench grinder work rest was adjusted to 1/2 inch on the right side and 1/4 inch on the left side, as determined on or about April 9, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3600
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 6, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch. (a) Maintenance Shop: The Pro Value 8 inch double bench grinder tongue guard on the right side was adjusted to 1/2 inch, as determined on or about April 9, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1904.32 B04
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 8, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(4): The company executive who certified the log was not an owner of the company, officer of the corporation, highest ranking company official, or the immediate supervisor of the highest ranking company official: (a) Baker, WV: The OSHA 300A summary for calendar years 2012 and 2013 were signed by the safety manager, as determined on or about April 9, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $900
- — Z (O) $900
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 8, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required work-place hazard assessment (for personal protective equipment) had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation was performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment: (a) Baker, WV: The personal protective equipment hazard assessment was not certified, as determined on or about April 9, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H03
- Issued
- Sep 26, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 8, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv): (a) Baker, WV: The employer has not provided training to employees on the hazards associated with materials, such as, but not limited to oils, lubricants, sawdust, and welding materials, as determined on or about April 9, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
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 339672271.
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