OSHA Inspection: NEMO PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the accumulations of combustible dusts on elevated surfaces throughout the production area when the employer did not develop and implement effective housekeeping practices to maintain the cleanliness of the facility walls, equipment, and stored materials.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the accumulations of combustible dust when the employer did not develop and implement effective housekeeping practices to maintain the cleanliness of the facility floors.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees in the warehouse were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when the employer did not develop and implement housekeeping practices to maintain the cleanliness of overhead beams and pipes from the accumulations of combustible dust.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,244 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:   On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to trip hazards when holes/openings in the floor had not been repaired.  Employees walk and work in the following areas where the holes/openings were located: a. shipping dock b. warehouse aisles c. production areas  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards when employees worked or walked in the following areas without fall protection: a. on a ledge without guardrails inside silo #1 where an employee stands in order to use a leaf blower to clean the dust b. on the unguarded section of the densifier platform next to the densifier #2 tank where the operator stands c. on the unguarded section of the densifier platform next to the densifier #3 tank where the operator stands d. at the ends of the densifier platform where the fan seat was located, the platform did not have a top rail installed at 42".  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,244 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with the face of riser at forward edge of tread.  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards on the steps to the densifier platform.   a.  There was no midrail on either side of the steps b.  The handrail ended at the bottom of the platform.  Employees had to move their hands from the handrail to the platform floor or to the platform guardrail for the top steps because the handrail did not extend all the way to the top step. c.  The handrail was approximately 36 inches above the surface of the tread of the steps.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,244 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to tripping and fall hazards on the densifier steps when the rise from the floor to the first step was approximately 10", the rise from the first step to the second step was approximately 12", and the rise from the second step to the third step was approximately 10".  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,244 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when there was angle iron bolted to the floor and boxes in the exit route outside the exit door.   The exit led from the conference room next to the office belonging to Mr. Jesus Medrano, Sr. to the warehouse area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,244 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards when the exits were not visible: a. leaving the plant manager's conference room and entering the warehouse. b. leaving the offices located on the first floor in the front office area. c. once on the dock, there are no signs indicating how to leave the dock. d. there are no signs directing employees to the wall openings that lead to the shipping/receiving dock that are designated as an exit route. e. in the warehouse at the exits along the side wall except when standing in the aisle to the exits because the line of sight to these exits is obstructed by the height of the stacked materials.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when employees were not wearing protective clothing such as flame-resistant clothing in areas where employees were exposed to potential combustible dust fires such as, but not limited to the following: a. filling super sacks in the bagging areas b. cleaning combustible dust with a gasoline powered leaf blower from the floors, equipment, electrical equipment, beams, pipes, walls, and inside silos  c. banging on the side of the silo with a hammer to loosen material d. turning augers in order to loosen material inside of silos  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees entered silo #2 (located on the aisle next to densifiers #2 and #3) in order to clean with a leaf blower.  Employees also enter/break the plane of silo #1 when opening the hatch to blow air into the silo.   The silos present fire and explosion hazards from combustible dust, struck by hazards from augers, fall hazards from unprotected platforms and work surfaces, and engulfment hazards from plastic pellets and dust.  A thorough evaluation of the entry procedures was not conducted to ensure that these hazards were eliminated during cleaning operations.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees entered silo #2 (located on the aisle next to densifiers #2 and #3) in order to clean with a leaf blower.  Employees also enter/break the plane of silo #1 when opening the hatch to blow air into the silo.   The silos present fire and explosion hazards from combustible dust, struck by hazards from augers, fall hazards from unprotected platforms and work surfaces, and engulfment hazards from plastic pellets and dust.  Employees were not informed of the danger through signs or training.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees entered silo #2 (located on the aisle next to densifiers #2 and #3) in order to clean with a leaf blower.  Employees also enter/break the plane of silo #1 when opening the hatch to blow air into the silo.   The silos present fire and explosion hazards from combustible dust, struck by hazards from augers, fall hazards from unprotected platforms and work surfaces, and engulfment hazards from plastic pellets and dust.  There was no permit required confined space program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees entered silo #2 (located on the aisle next to densifiers #2 and #3) in order to clean with a leaf blower.  Employees also enter/break the plane of silo #1 when opening the hatch to blow air into the silo.   The silos present fire and explosion hazards from combustible dust, struck by hazards from augers, fall hazards from unprotected platforms and work surfaces, and engulfment hazards from plastic pellets and dust.  Confined space training was not provided.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  Employees perform servicing and maintenance activities such as installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, cleaning and servicing a variety of machines and equipment such as, but not limited to, densifiers, augers inside the silos, grinders, shredders, balers, and shears.  Employees did not use lockout or tagout devises to isolate energy sources, inspections on lockout methods were not performed, nor was training provided to employees on the energy control measures.   a. There were no written machine specific lockout/tagout procedures. b. When equipment had multiple energy sources, employees only locked out the electricity. c. An annual audit was not performed because there were no machine specific procedures. d. The equipment was not locked out when the silo was cleaned or material checked. e. The equipment was not locked out when turning the shafts on the augers when the material was clogged. f. The equipment was not locked out when changing the blades on the densifiers. g. Employees performing work such as, but not limited to, densifier blade change were not trained to perform lockout/tagout. h. Employees performing work such as, but not limited to, densifier blade change were not provided with locks. i. If multiple employees were performing work on a machine, each employee did not place his own lock on the machine.  Work such as, but not limited to, removing metal from grinders or cleaning grinders, involved multiple employees.   j. Work such as, but not limited to, correcting an interlock on the baler was not locked out until OSHA asked why the work was being performed without locking out the equipment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,993 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made.  Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  Permanent aisles or passageways were not appropriately marked.  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when a. there was not enough space for two forklifts to pass by each other on the dock due to material placed on the dock and there was no clear view of the travel path due to the zig-zag manner that material was placed b. there were potholes in the dock causing loads to be unsteady when driven into c. there were no permanent aisles or passageways marked on the dock to insure that materials were properly stored d. there were no permanent aisles or passageways marked in the warehouse to insure that materials were properly stored e. there were potholes in the warehouse aisles causing unsteady loads  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Apr 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees in the following locations were exposed to struck-by hazards when materials were not stacked in a secure manner due to damaged boxes, damaged pallets, and unsafe material storage practices: a. warehouse area b. dock area c. production area   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vii): Power-operated industrial trucks designated as DY, EE, or EX are not used in atmospheres in which combustible dust is not normally in suspension in the air by normal operation of equipment or apparatus but where deposits or accumulations of  such dust could be ignited by arcs or sparks originating in the truck:   On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when the employer provided LP forklifts not rated as DY, EE, or EX for employee use in Class II, Division II areas where accumulations of combustible dust may be ignited by arcs or sparks originating in the truck.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,993 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the forklifts were not taken out of service when the following hazards were identified during the shift inspection: a. seat and propane tank latch deficiencies were found on forklift G61080 for three days. b. emergency brake deficiencies were found on forklift G1084 for three days.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

May 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was 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 July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when equipment such as, but not limited to, the equipment listed below was not guarded or was not adequately guarded.  Employees work and clean under and near the hazardous locations. a. Return idler rollers on the bottom side of the belt conveyor used to load the horizontal baler are not guarded. Employees were exposed to being caught in the in running nip points of the rollers. b. Return idler rollers on the bottom side of the belt conveyor used to load the shredder's baler are not guarded. Employees were exposed to being caught in the in running nip points of the rollers. c. Guillotine shear #1:  back side and unused portion of blade are not guarded.  Employees were exposed to being struck by the blade. d. Guillotine shear #2:  back side and unused portion of blade are not guarded. Employees were exposed to being struck by the blade. e. Horizontal baler wire twist mechanism has a gap in the guard that permits access to the wire threaders on the back side of the machine.  Employees were exposed being struck by the threader. f. Horizontal baler has a gap in the guard that permits access to the wire twist mechanisms on the front side of the machine. Employees were exposed being struck by the threader. g. The horizontal baler's emergency stop control box was not mounted on the side of the conveyor.  It was hanging down loose.  Employees were exposed to amputations hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when equipment such as, but not limited to the equipment listed below did not have the guard secured. a. A bolt was missing on the expanded metal cage that guarded the wire insertion bar/blade on the horizontal baler. b. Bolts were missing on the guard covering the horizontal balers hinged cover.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,741 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when the exposed shaft ends of the following silos' augers were approximately 6-8 inches long.   a. Shaft at the bottom of silo #1 b. Shaft at the bottom of silo #2 c. Shaft at the top of the silo that is accessed by the rolling ladder d. Shaft at the bottom of the silo that is not yet in use   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,746 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when the pulleys under the densifier platform for densifiers #2 and #3 were not guarded or were not adequately guarded.  Employees walk and work and clean in the areas near the pulleys. a. The expanded metal guard over the belts and pulley under densifier #2 had a hole in it. b. The cover for the hole in the belts and pulley enclosure was missing. c.  There was no guard over the belts and pulley located in the blue enclosure under the densifier #2 tank d. The pulley under densifier #3 was accessible from the bottom side of the guard.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when the pulleys under the densifier platform for densifiers #2 and #3 were not guarded or were not adequately guarded.  Employees walk and work and clean in the areas near the pulleys. a. The expanded metal guard over the belts and pulley under densifier #2 had a hole in it. b. The cover for the hole in the belts and pulley enclosure was missing. c.  There was no guard over the belts and pulley located in the blue enclosure under the densifier #2 tank d. The pulley under densifier #3 was accessible from the bottom side of the guard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Oct 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:  On or about July 19, 2016 employees in the production area were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the employer did not prevent the accumulation of combustible dust on elevated horizontal surfaces, walls, equipment supports, equipment, and floors.  The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment, wiring methods, and installations were safe for the hazardous location.  Dust had accumulated on or near fans, fluorescent light fixtures, silo arguers, electrical disconnect boxes, blowers, grinders, balers, electrical control panels, motors, densifiers, electrical outlets, and clock that were not approved for use in Class II, Division 2 areas.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when no combustible dust warning signs were posted to inform employees of the hazards such as, but not limited to, fire and explosion associated with combustible dust.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees had not been given the information in Appendix D when voluntarily using dust masks.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the electrical junction box mounted on the end of the expanded metal guard on the back side of the horizontal baler had been damaged exposing the conductors inside the box.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness.  Located at Nemo Plastics, Inc., Gainesville, GA, USA:  On or about July 22, 2016, the employer did not complete an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for the following workplace injuries and illnesses that were recorded on the OSHA 300 log for 2016.  a. On or about 7/8/2016, Prep Op 1 - The employee cut his fingers when a piece of conduit was caught by densifier blades resulting in nine days of job transfer/restriction.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

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29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  Located at Nemo Plastics, Inc., Gainesville, GA, USA:  On or about July 19, 2016, the employer did not provide the OSHA 300 log when requested; the log was received on July 22, 2016.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.