OSHA Inspection: MARSHALL POTTERY, INC.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,416 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.     (a) On or about June 14, 2017, and times prior thereto in Plant #3, an employee operating a Hyster 30 Fortis forklift was not wearing a  seat belt and was exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,519 · Current $4,238 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system.    (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto in Plant #3, Tunnel Kiln Red Side walkway, employees are exposed to a fall hazard.     (b)On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto in Plant #3, Tunnel Kiln Green Side production area, employees are exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at the Tunnel Kiln Entry Area, a flight of stairs was not equipped with a stair rail system. Employees were exposed to fall hazard.    .

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at the exit near the overhead catwalk to the Tunnel Kiln, employees are exposed to fire entrapment hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,416 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(vii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that equipment, such as ladders, needed for safe ingress and egress by authorized entrants were maintained properly:     (a) On or about April 16, 2017, and times prior thereto at the exit door inside of the Tunnel Kiln, employees working inside of the tunnel kiln were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each member of the rescue service was provided with, and trained to use properly the personal protective equipment and rescue equipment necessary for making rescues from permit spaces:    (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, no rescue services were provided by the employer when employees entered the permitted spaces.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,416 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:     On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not clearly and specifically outline rules and techniques for the control of all hazardous energy such as thermal and gravity at:        (a) the Tunnel Kiln Entry- HECP and SOP 0065; heat and the overhead doors.     (b) the Tunnel Kiln Exit- HECP and SOP 0035; heat and the overhead doors.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,416 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure locks indicate the identity of employees applying the lockout devices.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a more than one employee:   (a) On or about July 5, 2017, and times prior thereto inside of the Tunnel Kiln, a procedure was not utilized to afford a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when maintenance was performed as a group.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,416 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3, maintenance and production employees did not receive training as authorized employees.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by 29 CFR 1910.178(l):     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto throughout Plant #3, employees operated Hyster 30 Fortis forklift trucks without having first completed training consisting of formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed by hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,778 · Current $6,372 Reduced

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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 April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, employees operated an unguarded Turn-Pro Milling and Drilling Machine (Model # 126-2655 and Serial #- 732568), exposing employees to amputation hazards.      (b) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, employees operated an unguarded Wilton Horizontal Band Saw (Model # Shark 280),exposing employees to amputation hazards..

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, employees operated a Baldor bench grinder work rest with opening of 3/4 inch from wheel (left wheel).      (b) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, employees operated a Baldor bench grinder work rest with an opening of 5/8 inch from wheel (right wheel).

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) On or about April 14, 2017 and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, employees operated a Baldor bench grinder with tongue guard that was 1.5 inch from the wheel (left wheel).   (b) On or about April 14, 2017 and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, employees operated a Baldor bench grinder with tongue guard 3/4 inch from the wheel (right wheel).

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     (a) At Plant #3, Maintenance Area, employees used the compressed air that exceeded 30psi to clean off clothing, tables, material and work areas and were exposed to injection and eye injuries.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Maintenance Area, the breakers of the electrical panel were not labeled.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed and protected from abrasions:     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto in the Maintenance Area, a conductor on the horizontal band saw entering through a fitting was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards;     (b) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto in the Redside Production Area, a conductor entering through a fitting was not effectively closed exposing employeesto electrical hazards;     (c) On or about April 14, 2017 and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Igniter Plug #10, a conductor was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards;     (d) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Igniter Plug #16, a conductor was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards;     (e) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Igniter Plug #22, a conductor was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards;     (f) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Igniter Plug #26, a conductor was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards;     (g) On or about April 14, 2017  and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Igniter Plug #30, a conductor was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards;     (h) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto the conductor of a Baldor bench grinder conduct was not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Press M1BP, the flexible cord on the cord servicing the industrial fan was not connected to a device so that strain relief was provided exposing employees to electrical hazards;    (b) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Conveyor (north side of the conveyor system) the flexible cord serving the industrial fan was not connected to a device so that strain relief was provided exposing employees to electrical hazards;    (c) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Roller Kiln Conveyor (south side of the conveyor system)the flexible cord servicing the industrial fan was not connected to a device so that strain relief was provided exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,416 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:     (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and time prior thereto throughout the facility,  employees perform "live" electrical work without training in electrical safe work practices, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto throughout Plant #3, employees performing work on energized electrical conductors, circuit parts, and switchboards were not provided with arc rated long sleeve shirts and pants or arc rated coveralls.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:  (a) On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto throughout Plant #3, employees performing work on energized electrical conductors, circuit parts, and switchboards were not provided adequate eye or face protection from electrical arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $114,074 · Current $74,149 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:           The employer failed to evaluate all of its workplace at 4901 Elysian Fields Road, Marshall, Texas to identify all permit spaces on the premises.  The employer did not evaluate all areas of its facility either by physical inspection or by review of documentation.  As a result, the employer never identified the spaces identified below as permit-required confined spaces:      (a)    On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Tunnel Kiln-elevator; employees entered this permit required confined space to perform work, exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.      (b)    On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Roller Kiln-elevator; employees entered this permit required confined space to perform work, exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.    (c)    On or about April 16, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Tunnel Kiln; employees entered this permit required confined space to perform work, exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.      (d)   On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Roller Kiln Dryers; employees entered this permit required confined space to perform work, exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.      (e)   On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Clay Silos and Bins; employees entered this permit required confined space to perform work, exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $114,074 · Current $74,149 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:    (a)    On or about April 16, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Tunnel Kiln; employees were required to enter a permit required confined space exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.      (b)    On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Tunnel and Roller Kiln Dryers; employees were required to enter a permit required confined space exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.      (c)    On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3-Clay Silos and Bins; employees were required to enter a permit required confined space exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.      (d)    On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3- Tunnel and Roller Auger Press Pits; employees were required to enter a permit required confined exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the space.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $114,074 · Current $74,149 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3; employees entered permit required confined spaces without the required training, exposing employees to hazardous conditions within the spaces.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $114,074 · Current $74,149 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):         On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto at Plant #3; specific procedures were not utilized for the control of hazardous energy for the employer's machine and equipment at:     (a)    Tunnel Kiln Entry- HECP and SOP 0065;   (b)    Tunnel Kiln Exit- HECP and SOP 0035;   (c)    Clay Prep and Clay Sheds, SOP and HECP 0025;   (d)    Green Unloading Zone, SOP and HECP 0045;   (e)    Roller Green "Symbol" System SOP and HECP 0060;  (f)     Primary Clay Prep and HECP 0075;  (g)    Roller Kiln Dryer Exit and Kiln Entry SOP 0020 and HECP 0015;  (h)    Roller Kiln Exit and Symbol Red SOP and HECP 0015;  (i)     Redside Unloading Zone SOP 0070 and HECP 0070;  (j)     Roller Presses RP-1 to RP-5 SOP and HECP 0010;  (k)    Roller Packaging 1-5 SOP and HECP 0055;  (l)     Tunnel Dryer Exit SOP and HECP 0040;  (m)   Shrink Wrap Machine SOP and HECP 0030;  (n)    Tunnel Green Symbol System SOP and HECP 0050;  (o)    Tunnel Presses TP-1 to TP-4.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $114,074 · Current $74,149 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    (a)     On or about April 14, 2017, and times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually.