OSHA Inspection: PLATINUM FABRICATION, LLC

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(I) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazards of working in a confined space:       On or about March 23, 2015, 3rd floor of feed mill building, employees were exposed to the hazard of fire, explosion, and deflagration, while engaged in work activities inside mash feed bin 84.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that appropriate confined space entry training has been done.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i): Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces were not instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment required:       On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill, 3rd floor, two employees were not trained on bin entry procedures which included tests for percent oxygen prior to entry which exposes employees to oxygen deficiency hazards when they entered the bin bottoms of mash feed bins 84 and 85.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that training on bin entry procedures which include tests for percent oxygen prior to entry is provided to employees.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.353(b)(1): General mechanical or local exhaust ventilation meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of 29 CFR 1926.353 was not provided where welding, cutting, or heating was performed in a confined space and employees were not otherwise protected:   On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation was not provided at the bin bottom of mash feed bin 84, a confined space where an employee used an oxygen-acetylene torch which potentially exposes the employee to oxygen and flammable gas hazards   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation is provided when welding or cutting in confined spaces.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.353(b)(3): Lifelines. Where a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means shall be provided for quickly removing him in case of emergency. When safety belts and lifelines are used for this purpose they shall be so attached to the welder's body that his body cannot be jammed in a small exit opening. An attendant with a pre-planned rescue procedure shall be stationed outside to observe the welder at all times and be capable of putting rescue operations into effect.    (A) Means were not provided for quick removal as required and/or an attendant did not have a pre-planned rescue procedure, was not stationed outside, and was not capable of putting the rescue operation into effect as required.      On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, an attendant with preplanned rescue was not stationed outside of bin 84 at all times an employee used an oxygen-acetylene torch in mash feed bin 84 which exposes the employee to fire and oxygen hazards where feed (combustible dust) was present.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that  an appropriate  observer equipped to provide assistance is stationed outside the bin during entry.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.352(a): Movable fire hazards in the vicinity of unmovable objects that were to be welded on, cut or heated were not taken to a safe place, or otherwise protected:    On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, mash feed on the floor was not cleaned a radius of 35 feet prior to oxygen-acetylene torch cutting of mash feed bin bottoms 84 and 85 which exposes two employees to fire and explosion hazards.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that combustible materials are removed from the cutting and welding areas.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.352(e): Additional fire prevention precautions were not provided when welding, cutting, or heating operations were such that normal fire prevention precautions were not sufficient:      On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, the employer did not ensure a fire watch was provided at all times when an employee used an oxygen and acetylene torch to cut the metal bin bottom from mash feed bin 84 where mash feed (combustible dust) was present which exposed employees a fire.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that  appropriate  precautions including fire watch are taken during welding and cutting operations.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.352(c): Welding, cutting, or heating was done where the application of flammable paints, or the presence of other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentrations created a hazard:       On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, oxygen-acetylene torch cutting in bin 84 was done during feed processing operations which caused feed (combustible dust) to fall overhead of an employee bin 84 who was operating an oxygen acetylene torch that ignited feed dust and exposed employees to a fire.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that cutting and welding is only scheduled when plant operations limit the exposure of combustible materials.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:      On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill, 4th floor, an extension cord lacked a grounding prong and was used to power portable lights in bins 84 and 85 which exposes employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all electrical circuits and cords have appropriate grounding.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:   On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill, 4th floor, an extension cord used to power drop lights in mash feed bins 84 and 85 had cut in the outer jacket which exposes employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all damaged electrical equipment is removed from service.

Issued

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was 6 or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:      On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, bin 84, an employee operated an oxygen-acetylene torch in the bin bottom which had one open side, and the employee was not protected from falls greater than 6 feet to a lower level.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that proper fall protection is in use when required.