OSHA Inspection: ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISES LLC

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical    Seven 1,000 pound propane tanks were not labeled nor had other forms of warning that were legible, in English, and prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift. The tanks provide fuel to the kilns and to the front office heater. Employees are exposed to explosion hazards while entering the work site near the office building and while performing heavy equipment operations near the propane tanks.    Locations: 1 tank is northeast of the office building, 2 tanks are east of the worksite behind Kilns 1-8, 2 Tanks are east of Kilns B1-B10, 2 tanks are west behind Kilns 9-16.

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi): Readily ignitable material such as weeds and long dry grass was not removed within 10 feet of any container.  Employees are exposed to burns and explosion hazards when working/walking and/or operating front end loaders near multiple propane tanks that has readily ignitable grass and weeds located within 10 feet of the 1000 pound container(s).

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.   Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards while three vending machine cords are ran through the break room window and plugged into an outlet on the wall.

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Employees are exposed to electrical shock hazards when using the vending machine(s) and the break room located in the break room located beneath the plant managers office upstairs.