OSHA Inspection: RAYMOND-HADLEY CORP

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft:  a) On or before 1/20/2016, Blending Area:  Group lock out procedures were not utilized while employees were performing cleaning operations on the Con 5 line, Machine #15.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,475 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 1/20/2016, Line #15 Area:  The main power control box had a broken on/ off switch which had been bypassed.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a) On or about 1/20/2016, Line #15 Area:  The main power control box was opened, exposing employees to energized parts.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,485 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure  a) On or about 1/20/2016, Con #5 Area:  A  temporary power tap was in use with an extension cord in place of a permanent wiring.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present:  a) On or before 1/20/2016, Line #15 Area:  A plastic cased, portable vacuum cleaner was in use to vacuum an explosive dust.  Static induced electrical charges could not be dissipated due to a lack of ground.  The vacuum was not rated for use with an explosive dust.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,900 · Current $4,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) On or about 1/20/2016, Blending Area:  Lock out procedures were not developed nor utilized while employees were performing cleaning operations on the Con 5 line, Machine #15.  Abatement documentation is required for this item.  The Raymond Hadley Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 962561, citation number 1, item number 5a, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/25/2104, with respect to a workplace located at 89 Tompkins Street, Spencer, NY.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,900 · Current $4,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) On or about 1/20/2016, Blending Area:  The employer had not performed a periodic review of its existing energy control procedures.  Abatement documentation is required for this item.  The Raymond Hadley Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(6)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 962561, citation number 1, item number 6a, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/25/2104, with respect to a workplace located at 89 Tompkins Street, Spencer, NY.

Issued

Apr 27, 2016

Abate by

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,900 · Current $4,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a) On or about 1/20/2016, Blending Area:  Employees that were required to perform lock out operations had not been provided training regarding proper use and application of lock out equipment.  Abatement documentation is required for this item.  The Raymond Hadley Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(7)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 962561, citation number 1, item number 6b, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/25/2104, with respect to a workplace located at 89 Tompkins Street, Spencer, NY.