OSHA Inspection: FRICK SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

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:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse at the mixer/bagger, a junction box had 3 power cables running into it.  The upper left hand cable was damaged and wrapped in electrical cable, potentially exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    b) On or about August 28, 2014, at the panel board located by the outside lime conveyor, a cable plugged into the panel board was damaged and wrapped in electrical tape,  potentially exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    c) On or about August 28, 2014, at the lime conveyor, a line to the conveyor was found damaged and wrapped in electrical tape, potentially exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    d) On or about August 28, 2014, at the panel board, the 480 volt SO cable to the panel board was found to have been ran over by a vehicle, flattened, and wrapped in electrical tape, potentially exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse mixing and bagging area, an outdoor GFI plugin receptacle was found hanging pendant style against the exterior wall.  The receptacle had not been mounted and braced on the wall as designed, potentially exposing employees to electrical current due to the improper installation.    b) On or about August 28, 2014 in the chemical storage warehouse mixing and bagging area, a junction box on the machine was being held in place by three cables entering the junction box instead of being mounted into place onto a solid surface, potentially exposing employees to electrical current due to the improper installation.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): There were conductors or equipment located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures that were not identified for this purpose:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse, the employer had 178 tons of diammonium sulfate, which is mixed and bagged in the warehouse. The metals used for  electrical were not protected by location, by materials or by encapsulation from the corrosive salt. The 480 volt transformer box, 9T21J9001, was corroded to the point it was collapsing and cracking, making it likely that stray voltage could occur and potentially expose employees to burns or death.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse, the employer had 178 tons of diammonium sulfate, which is mixed and bagged in the warehouse. The metals used for  electrical were not protected by location, by materials or by encapsulation from the corrosive salt. The 480 volt transformer box, 9T21J9001, was corroded to the point it was collapsing and cracking, making it likely that stray voltage could occur and potentially expose employees to burns or death.    b)  On or about August 28, 2014, in the maintenance shop, a corroded plugin receptacle was found.  The receptacle was not completely closed, which increases the likelihood that the corrosion was also occurring inside the receptacle.  The employer uses diammonium sulfate as well as other salts. The corrosion could cause stray voltage and potentially expose employees to burns or other electrical related injuries.    c) On or about August 28, 2014, around the chemical storage warehouse, a rusted Solberg air compressor was found which produces 120 psi air.  The compressor, which is an area where it is exposed to the corrosive diammonium sulfate, other salts and water, could potentially expose employees to an explosion and electrical hazards, potentially causing burns, impact injuries or death.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(iii): Electric equipment provided with ventilating openings was installed so that walls or other obstructions prevent the free circulation of air through the equipment:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the lime conveyor on the outside railroad tracks, the ventilation on the motor of the lime conveyor was sealed shut except in a few areas by the lime which encased the exterior motor.  This could cause overheating of the motor which could potentially expose employees to an electrical fire hazard.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(vii)(B): The employer did not ensure that outdoor electrical equipment was protected from accidental contact by vehicular traffic:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, at the lime conveyor located outside between the railroad and a plant road, a panel board supplied by a 480 volt SO type power line was present.  The panel board was not protected from vehicular traffic, and there were multiple vehicle tracks present, potentially exposing the operators of the vehicles and the operator of the lime conveyor to electrical hazards which could cause severe burns or death.    b) On or about August 28, 2014, at the lime conveyor located outside between the railroad and a plant road, a 480 volt power line was found on the ground.  It had been ran over by a vehicle.  The line was flattened and wrapped in electrical tape.  The vehicle tracks could still be seen.  Employees had been exposed to severe electrical burns or death.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     a)  On or about August 28, 2014, on the exterior wall of the chemical storage warehouse in the mixing/bagging area, a transformer box, 9T21J9001, had two openings on the lower right hand side that had not been effectively closed, potentially exposing employees to electrical burns or death.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse, the employer was using flexible cords and cables as a source of permanent wiring of a structure.  Flexible cords and cables were seen coming from the ceiling, the walls, and the floor.  The were used for lighting, conveyors, mixing and bagging at the facility.  The employees were potentially exposed to electrical hazards from the unprotected wiring.    b) On or about August 28, 2014, in the Maintenance Shop, the employer had ran wiring from an old thermostat to a newer one.  The wiring was attached to the outside of the metal conduit, potentially exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

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) On or about August 28, 2014, on the lime conveyor, a junction box had a cable connection with inadequate strain relief, which caused the wiring to be exposed thereby exposing employees to potential electrical hazards.

Issued

2015-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    a) On or about August 28, 2014, outside the chemical storage warehouse, a temporary light with no guard to protect the bulb was found positioned three feet above the ground, which exposed employees to potential electrical hazards.