OSHA Inspection: PRAIRIE BELTING INC

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1785.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  An evaluation of the forklift operators is not being performed every three years as required. Employees are exposed to a potential struck-by hazard.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1785.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the Roller Shop employees were exposed to the hazard of contacting the unguarded rotating pulleys when performing operations at the Tailgate Roller Painter.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the Roller Shop employees were exposed to the hazard of contacting the unguarded belts when performing operations at the Tailgate Roller Painter.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1785.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  In the Press Room the cover of an electrical panel had openings around the breakers because the internal cover was being held in place by one (1) screw. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(3): The markings required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.303 were not sufficiently durable to withstand the environment involved:  The labeling identifying the breakers in the two electrical panels located in the Press Room were no longer sufficiently legible to identify their use with certainty. Employees were exposed to a potential shock hazard.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  In the Press Room there was an unused open hole in the breaker box. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  Employees performing servicing and maintenance on machinery and equipment included but not limited to presses, slitters, strippers and extruders were exposed to injury in that machine specific procedures had not been developed and/or documented.  Prairie Belting Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection 314029646 #01, Item #002, issued 12/09/2010 (Final Order 02/28/2011), with respect to a workplace located at 396 W Highway 2, Anthony, KS.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(4)(iii): A company executive did not certify the OSHA 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.  The 2011-2013 OSHA 300A Summary was signed by the Sales / Human Resources Director - a non executive of the company.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  The employer has not developed a hazard communication program that explains the labels on shipping containers and the safety data sheets, including the order of information and how the employee could obtain and use the hazard information. Throughout the facility where employees were using lubricants, fuel gasses, silicon sprays and plastics without having a hazard communication program in place that explains the revised labeling elements on shipping containers or the revised safety data sheet format.