KOOTENAI, ID —
OSHA Inspection: LIGNETICS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LIGNETICS, INC. in 31756 HYW 200 E., KOOTENAI, ID 83840 (NAICS 321999). OSHA activity number 339831489.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LIGNETICS, INC.
- Site address
- 31756 HYW 200 E.
- City
- KOOTENAI
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83840
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 1706, SANDPOINT, ID 83864
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 37
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.26 C02 VII
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $893 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not taken out of service or set for repair by the maintenance department or the manufacturer. Pellet Plant near bin 7 area: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Louisville 24 foot extension ladder had a broken foot. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $892.5
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.212 A03 IV E
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $1,488 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iv)(e): Employee(s) were using an ABS bagging machine without point of operation guarding in place. (a) Bagging On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the interlock door hinge was broken on the ABS Bagging Machine. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1487.5
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $1,488 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) Bagging: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, 81 p.s.i. compressed air was used for blow down of equipment and/or cleaning employees body and/or clothing and did not have a safety nozzle. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1487.5
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $140 · Current $70 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: Establishment wide: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, no monthly inspections had been conducted on the fire extinguishers. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. Lignetics of Virginia Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number j316113216, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 13, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 11068 South Hill Road, South Hill, VA 23970.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $70
- — Z (R) $140
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition: (a) Main Electrical Room: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a condensation leak created from the cooler coils resulted in small puddles on the floor, thus creating slip hazards. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring. Dryer: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, security camera. Main Plant near Mixers: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, security camera. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Sep 23, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws. (a) Bagging Room: On or about June 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the ABS Bagging machine's alignment sensor had exposed conductors. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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