OSHA Inspection: WAGNER'S LLC

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard Railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:     a) North Production Plant, Mezzanine Level: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, a worker on the stair landing was exposed to falling from a height of approximately 10 feet.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii): Stairways less than 44 inches wide having one side open, did not have at least one stair railing on the open side:          b)  North Production Plant: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed trip and fall hazards due to a missing midrail on the standard stair railing, left side ascending, located on the main stairway to the mezzanine level approximately 10 feet high.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):  The floor of every workroom was no maintained in a clean, and so far as possible, a dry condition:        a)  East Elevator: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazards from accumulated waste products.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,924 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:      a) North Production Plant, Mezzanine Level: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, a worker was exposed to possible hazard due to an unguarded fan.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign did not have the word "Exit" in plainly eligible letters not less than six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide:      a)  North Production Plant: Signs denoting emergency egress doors did not meet lettering requirements.     b)  North Production Plant: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to fire hazard due to a vertically opening bay door being designated for use as an emergency exit.  Doors of this type are an improper means of egress during an emergency.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) being performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  a) Mill Cleaner: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to chemical hazards while mixing the pesticide Diacon.  Workers were not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment to protect them from dermal exposure (rubber gloves).      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Mill Cleaner: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to chemical hazards while mixing the pesticide Diacon.  Workers were not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment to protect them from splash hazards (chemical goggles).    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a) South Production Plant, Second Floor: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where the path to ground was broken in the globe area due to a broken fitting.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(viii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards based on other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment:        a) Mill Cleaner, Office Building: On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards due to damaged outer protective cover of insulated wires on the power cord of the Ferrell-Ross Clipper office tester.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(11):   Safety data sheets were not made readily available upon request, to designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary, and the Director, in accordance with the requirements of 1910.1200:    a)	On or about August 10, 2016, and at times prior, Safety Data Sheets were not provided in a timely manner to compliance officers upon request.  These were locked in the managers office who was not present.            Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).