OSHA Inspection: GEORGE GEISEL

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $1,320

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers on stairways less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, one stair railing on each side was not provided.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fall hazards where the exterior stairs on the northeast side of the facility adjacent to the shipping and receiving doors were not equipped with stair rails.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $1,320

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.   On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards where the exit discharge in the basement across from the compressor room was chained and locked by the employer to prevent unauthorized entry to the facility.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $2,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): A powered industrial truck found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, was not taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to caught between and struck by hazards where the employer provided a "Clark" battery powered forklift, serial number E357 0032 7845FB, which had been altered prior to purchase in that the seatbelt was cut off on the right hand side adversely affecting the safe operation of the vehicle.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards where the employer did not provide and ensure the use of machine guarding for the circular cutting blade on the "Jet" table saw located in the upper production area used to cut fiberglass components.  Marble Hill Composites Trust was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 980337, citation number 2, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2015, with respect to the workplace located at 120 McArthur Road in Marble Hill, Georgia.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.  On or about April 16, 2015, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards where the  blade of the "Delta" 10 inch table saw in the upper production area was not guarded.  Marble Hill Composites Trust was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.213(d)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 980337, citation number 2, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2015, with respect to the workplace located at 120 McArthur Road in Marble Hill, Georgia.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to respiratory irritation hazards where the employer did not implement effective housekeeping measures in the lower production area allowing accumulations of resin dusts and other materials to accumulate on horizontal, elevated surfaces including but not limited to overhead light fixtures, conduit, and electrical junction boxes.  Marble Hill Composites Trust was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.22(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 980337, citation number 2, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2015, with respect to the workplace located at 120 McArthur Road in Marble Hill, Georgia.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.  a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards where the exit sign at the southeast exit discharge in the basement was not illuminated.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards where the exit sign at the northeast exit discharge in the lower production area at the overhead receiving/shipping doors was not illuminated.  c.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards where the exit sign at the southwest exit discharge in the front foyer was not illuminated.  d.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards where the exit sign at the northwest exit discharge in lower production adjacent to the chopgun area was not illuminated.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to respiratory and skin irritation hazards where the employer provided voluntary use "3M" model 6200 and 6300 half facepiece, negative pressure respirators with organic vapor cartridges but did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): The employer did not ensure that respirators are cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of this section, or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer, provided that such procedures are of equivalent effectiveness.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to respiratory and skin irritation hazards where the employer provided voluntary use "3M" model 6300 half facepiece, negative pressure respirators with organic vapor cartridges but did not ensure that respirators are cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the procedures in appendix B-2 of 1910.132.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer provided portable fire extinguishers and did not mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.  a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a voluntary use fire extinguisher mounted at the receiving area in lower production which was obstructed by an industrial floor fan and a portable heater.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a voluntary use fire extinguisher mounted in the saw table area of upper production which was obstructed by a garbage can and had band saw blades obstructing access to the extinguisher.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.  a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted between the overhead shipping and receiving doors on the northeast wall in the lower production area.  The extinguisher was observed in an undercharged condition.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted at the fiberglass spray area at fiberglass payoff in the lower production area.  The extinguisher was observed in an undercharged condition.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section were not visually inspected monthly.  a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the lower production area between the overhead shipping and receiving doors and did not visually inspect the unit monthly.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the lower production area at the fiberglass spray station and did not visually inspect the unit monthly.  c.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the lower production area adjacent to the warehousing area entrance and did not visually inspect the unit monthly.  d.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted adjacent to the front office area and front door in the entry hallway and did not visually inspect the unit monthly.  e.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the upper production area adjacent to the saw area and did not visually inspect the unit monthly.  f.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the upper production area adjacent to the production office and did not visually inspect the unit monthly.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check.  a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the lower production area between the overhead shipping and receiving doors and did not provide annual maintenance checks of the unit.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the lower production area at the fiberglass spray station and did not provide annual maintenance checks of the unit.  c.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the lower production area adjacent to the warehousing area entrance and did not provide annual maintenance checks of the unit.  d.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted adjacent to the front office area and front door in the entry hallway and did not provide annual maintenance checks of the unit.  e.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the upper production area adjacent to the saw area and did not provide annual maintenance checks of the unit.  f.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided a handheld portable fire extinguisher mounted in the upper production area adjacent to the production office and did not provide annual maintenance checks of the unit.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards where the employer provided hand held portable fire extinguishers for voluntary use but did not also provide affected employees with initial and annually recurring education to inform employees of the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient stage fire fighting.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose.   On or about April 16, 2015 employees were exposed to electrical hazards where the employer did not provide a cover on the electrical junction box located on the "Jet" 10 inch table saw in the upper production area.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were used with splice.   a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees in the upper production area were exposed to electrical hazards where the employer provided a cord and plug connected "Delta" table saw the cord of which had been spliced with wire nuts for employee use to cut wood stock.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees in the upper production area were exposed to electrical hazards where the employer provided a cord and plug connected "Safety Speed Cut Manufacturing Company Incorporated" circular saw, model  80554, the cord of which had been spliced with wire nuts for employee use to cut plywood sheets.

Issued

Oct 5, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

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 or terminal screws.  a.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees in the upper production area were exposed to electrical hazards while cutting wood stock where the employer provided a cord and plug connected "Delta" table saw, the cord of which lacked strain relief at the plug.  b.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees in the upper production area were exposed to electrical hazards while cutting fiberglass where the employer provided a cord and plug connected "Jet" table saw, the cord of which lacked strain relief at the plug.  c.  On or about April 16, 2015 employees in the upper production area were exposed to electrical hazards while cutting plywood sheets where the employer provided a cord and plug connected "Safety Speed Cut Manufacturing Company Incorporated" circular saw, model  80554, the cord of which lacked strain relief at the plug.