SELMA, AL —
OSHA Inspection: ZILKHA BIOMASS SELMA, LLC
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of ZILKHA BIOMASS SELMA, LLC in 1256 CR 78, SELMA, AL 36703 (NAICS 321219). OSHA activity number 341244994.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ZILKHA BIOMASS SELMA, LLC
- Site address
- 1256 CR 78
- City
- SELMA
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 36703
- Mailing
- 1256 CR 78, SELMA, AL 36703
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321219
- Employees
- 64
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Aug 1, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $5,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained. a) On or about February 11, 2016 and at times prior, employees were not using appropriate personal protective equipment when they were exposed to burn hazards from hot water (approximately 215 degrees Fahrenheit) coming from the hot water tank.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5400
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Aug 1, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,650 · Current $5,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): a) On or about February 11, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energy sources in that the written procedures for the lockout/tagout of the hot water tank system did not have clear and specific steps for isolating, securing, and verifying that the all hazardous energy sources (electrical and thermal) had been controlled.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5600
- — Z (S) $6650
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Aug 1, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $2,960 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) On or about February 11, 2016 and at times prior; employees handling, walking by and/or working next to Sodium Hydroxide tank (corrosive chemical) were not provided with a functional eye and body wash station.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2960
- — Z (S) $4500
1910.145 C02 I
- Issued
- Aug 1, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices: a) On or about February 11, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to thermal burns by failing to label pipes used in the facility containing liquid at approximately 215 degrees Fahrenheit.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341244994.
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