OSHA Inspection: STERLING FIBERS, INC.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections at least annually on LOTO procedures and requirements.  Employees were exposed to burns, electrocution, and death.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, the employer did not ensure an authorized employee received lockout/tagout training applicable to high and low voltage electrical panels prior to servicing and/or maintenance.   Employees were exposed to burns, electrocution, and death.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, the employer did not ensure affected employees had adequate training on a release of hazardous energy while servicing and/or maintenance of electrical panel boxes, employees were exposed to burns, electrocution, and death.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  a.   On or about June 26, 2014, at Sterling Fibers. Inc., the employer did not use good housekeeping practices inside Area 2.  There was an accumulation of materials that exposed employees to fire hazards and pest harborage.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Conductors or equipment were located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures and were not identified for use in the operating environment:  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, in Area 2 sub CC vault, the employer did not ensure electrical panel stations were identified for use in a wet and damp areas, exposing employees to electrocution and death.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, employees working in a low voltage panel boxes were not familiar with the safety-related work practices while working on or near exposed deenergized parts.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): While an employee was exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which were deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts were not locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2):  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, in Area 2 sub CC vault, the employer did not ensure employees working in high and low voltage panel boxes were protected from electrocution by locking and or tagging out the equipment before entering.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  a.  On or about June 26, 2014, in Area 2 sub CC vault, the employer did not ensure employees wore appropriate  protective clothing while working on electrical panel stations, exposing employees to burns, electrocution and death.  b.  On or about June 26, 2014, in Area 2 sub CC vault, the employer did not ensure employees used appropriate tools while working on electrical panel stations, exposing employees to burns, electrocution and death.  c.  On or about June 26, 2014, in Area 2 sub CC vault, the employer did not ensure employees used calibrated test equipment while working on electrical panel stations, exposing employees to burns, electrocution and death.