OSHA Inspection: PRINCE MINERALS, INC.

Issued

2015-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $2975.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:  a)  Mill Area - First Platform; On or about January 14, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were required to work on platforms with an open ladder access that was not provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening.  b)  Mill Area - Second Platform; On or about January 14, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were required to work on platforms with an open ladder access that was not provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening.  c)  Mill Area - Third Platform; On or about January 14, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were required to work on platforms with an open ladder access that was not provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening.

Issued

2015-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

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):  a)  Micro-Scale 20; On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an unguarded pulley.

Issued

2015-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)  Micro-Scale 20; On or about January 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an unguarded belt.