OSHA Inspection: CHAMPION MATERIALS INC

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):        a) At the maintenance shop, on or about 4/7/2016: Stairways providing access to the plant operator room did not have standard railing, as required.        b) At the batch plant, on or about 4/7/2016: Stairways providing access to the plant operator room did not have standard railing, as required.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.        a) Maintenance Shop, on or about 4/7/2016: Door latch on a designated exit was not operational.         b) Maintenance Shop, on or about 4/7/2016: Door with exit signage was sealed shut.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.      a) At the maintenance shop, on or about 4/7/2016: Exit door and routes were blocked by excess materials.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Lighting and marking must be adequate and appropriate.  Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).      a) At the maintenance shop, on or about 4/7/2016: A door with access to additional workspaces along the exit passage was not marked NOT AN EXIT.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 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) At the storage room, on or about 4/7/2016: Extension cords were used as permanent wiring to power overhead lights.         b) At the batch plant, on or about 4/7/2016: Extension cords were used as permanent wiring to power overhead lights.

Issued

2016-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $490.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.        a) At the establishment, on or about 4/7/2016: The employer did not post the Summary of Injury & Illness/OSHA-300A for calendar year 2015, as required.