OSHA Inspection: CRESCENT WOOLEN MILLS CO.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,782 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: Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a)    On or about August 17, 2016, during the homogeneous mix of wool activities, located in the Blending Pit Department, the employer did not ensure that personal protective equipment was provided and used by employees who were exposed to a 4 foot fall hazard from the concrete floor to the bottom of the blending pit.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $1,782 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:     a)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the steaming of wool activities, the employer did not ensure that heat resistant gloves was provided and used by employees who were exposed to burn hazards from working with the steamer in the Roll Steamer Machine.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):     a)   On or about August 17, 2016, during the homogeneous mix of wool activities, located in the Blending Pit Department, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine hazards that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment for approximately 4 foot falls and struck by hazards from the concrete floor to the bottom of the blending pit.    b)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the steaming of wool activities, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine hazards that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment was provided and used by employees who were exposed to burn hazards from working with the steamer in the Roll Steamer Machine.    c)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the rolling of fabric from paper cones activities, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine hazards that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment was provided and used by employees who were exposed to needles breaking on the Circular Double Knitting Machine.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by rotating parts.    a)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the napping of fiber activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Napper machine to prevent employees from contacting the brush rotating cylinder.    b)  On or about August 17, 2016, during baling activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Lummus Cotton Gin Co. Baler Model #T1P27543 with Serial # T1P27543-DBA-2 to prevent employees from being struck by the rotating ram on the baler.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     (a) On or about August 17, 2016, during silver cutting activities on the Duesberg-Bosson of America, Inc. Opener/Cutter, Serial #L-1207; L-1209, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided over the circular blades.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jan 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(a)(3): The sides and face sections nip points of the drive belt(s) and pulley(s) of textile machinery were not guarded by a guard which extended at least six inches beyond the rim of the pulley on the in-running and off-running sides of the belt and at least two inches away from the rim and face of the pulley in all other directions:    a)  On or about August 17, 2016, during bale breaking activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the east side of the machine of the Bramwell Feeder to prevent employees from contacting the belt and pulley.    b)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the rolling of fabric from paper cones activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Circular Double Knitter machines to prevent employees from contacting the belt and pulleys.    c)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the napping of fiber activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Napper machine to prevent employees from contacting the south belt and pulley.    d) On or about August 17, 2016, during the fiber cutting activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Duesberg-Bosson of America, Inc., Serial #L-1207 and L1209, known as the Opener/Cutter machine to prevent employees from contacting the west belt and pulley.    e)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Cards, located in the Carding Department to prevent employees from contacting the belts and pulleys.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the rolling of fabric from paper cones activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Circular Double Knitter machines to prevent employees from contacting the rotating shafts.     b)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the napping of fiber activities, the employer did not ensure that a casing or trough was installed on the Napper machine to prevent employees from contacting the rotating shafts.     c)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the napping of fiber activities, the employer did not ensure that a casing or trough was installed on the rotating shaft located south of the Napper machine.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above the floor or platform were not enclosed:    a)  On or about August 17, 2016, during bale breaking activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on west side of the Bramwell Feeder to prevent employees from contacting the chain and sprocket.    b)  On or about August 17, 2016, during bale breaking activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the east side of the machine of the Bramwell Feeder to prevent employees from contacting the chain and sprocket.    c)  On or about August 17, 2016, during thick fiber roving activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the CMC Pre-Feeder machine to prevent employees from contacting the chain and sprocket.    d)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the napping of fiber activities, the employer did not ensure that a complete guard was installed on the Napper machine to prevent employees from contacting the west side chain and sprocket.    e)  On or about August 17, 2016, during the fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed on the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Cards, located in the Carding Department to prevent employees from contacting the chain and sprockets.

Issued

Dec 20, 2016

Abate by

Jun 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.262(e)(1): Enclosures. Cylinder and lickerins shall be completely protected and the doffers should be enclosed:    a) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #1, located in the Carding Department.    b) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #2, located in the Carding Department.    c) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #3, located in the Carding Department.    d) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #4, located in the Carding Department.     e) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #5, located in the Carding Department.    f) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #7, located in the Carding Department.    g) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #9, located in the Carding Department.    h) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure that the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #10, located in the Carding Department did not ensure that the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed.    i) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #11, located in the Carding Department.    j) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in  the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #13, located in the Carding Department.    k) On or about August 17, 2016, during fiber straightening activities, the employer did not ensure the cylinders were protected and doffers were enclosed in the Davis & Furber Machine Company Model L Woolen Card #14, located in the Carding Department.