OSHA Inspection: PRIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,108 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:                             a) Saw Room: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to slips, trips, and fall hazards while walking and working in and around an accumulation of scrap wood.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  a) Roof Shop:  On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards while working in and around wood dust. Cleaning methods, techniques, or practices that were being used did not keep combustible sawdust from accumulating on equipment, ledges, and elevated surfaces.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,463 · Current $1,478 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Roof Shop: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency while manufacturing trusses.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,108 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) Floor Shop: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from a flexible extension cord used in place of permanent wiring to energize a garage door.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a) Roof Shop: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, the employees were exposed to fire hazards from a flexible cord ran through a wall from the floor shop.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Roof Shop: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to install signage indicating "Exit" on a doorway that was not part of the exit route.

Issued

Mar 8, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Pride Industries, Inc.: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to; Kerosene, IRWIN Chalk, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas. The employer did not establish a set hazardous communication program to identify chemical hazards in the workplace.  b) Pride Industries, Inc.: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to; Kerosene, IRWIN Chalk, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas. The employer failed to provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  c) Pride Industries, Inc.: On January 4, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to; Kerosene, IRWIN Chalk, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas. The employer failed to provide the required safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use.