OSHA Inspection: ROCK WOOL MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 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 explosion and burn hazards:    (a)  On or about July 16, 2014 - Main plant, an implosion occurred in the cupola used for the manufacturing of rock wool when water circulation in the cooling jacket decreased causing the furnace to overheat and implode.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to install flow and temperature sensing equipment which would detect cooling water circulation problems and automatically shut down the furnace.

Issued

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     (a) On or about July 16, 2014 - Main Plant, an employee was not wearing flame retardant clothing when he entered the cupola area and was seriously burned.