OSHA Inspection: 1KB & MS LLC

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,585 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following: covers, guardrail systems, travel restraint systems, or personal fall arrest systems, as required by sub-items A through D of this section:  a) 2nd Floor Mixing Area - On or about June 14, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet due to not having any fall protection system in place surrounding the hole by Mixer 1.  b) Garage Area - On or prior to July 12, 2017 employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4 feet 6 inches due to not having any fall protection system in place surrounding the pit.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface:  a) 2nd Floor Mixing Area- On or about June 14, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet due to a guardrail system guarding the hole near conveyor near Mixer 2 that did not have a top rail of 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface:  a) Mixer 2 Platform - On or about June 14, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4 feet 3 inches due to the guardrail in place did not have a midrail to protect employees from fall hazards.  b) Garage Area - On or prior to July 12, 2017 employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4 feet 6 inches due to not having a midrail in place surrounding the pit.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3): Guardrail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail:  a) 2nd Floor Mixing Area - On or about June 14, 2017, a guardrail by Mixer 1 was not secured and would not be capable of withstanding a force of at least 200 pounds applied in a downward or outward directing within 2 inches of the top edge exposing employees to an approximately 10 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:   a) Block Plant Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, an employee performed service and maintenance activities on Block Machine 1 (Manufactured by BESSER CO., Serial No. 1336, Model No. PRC86-R4). The company does not have a lockout/tagout program consisting of an adequate energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspection.  b) Block Plant Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, an employee performed service and maintenance activities on Block Machine 2 (BESSER) The company does not have a lockout/tagout program consisting of an adequate energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspection.    c) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, an employee performed service and maintenance activities on Mixer 1.  The company does not have a lockout/tagout program consisting of an adequate energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspection.  d) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, an employee performed service and maintenance activities on Mixer 2.  The company does not have a lockout/tagout program consisting of an adequate energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspection.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $0 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):  a) Block Plant Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to utilized required in 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D) for Block Machine 1 (Manufactured by BESSER CO., Serial No. 1336, Model No. PRC86-R4) which has three sources of energy consisting of electric, air, and hydraulics.   b) Block Plant Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to utilized required in 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D) for Block Machine 2 (BESSER) which has three sources of energy consisting of electric, air, and hydraulics.   c) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to utilized required in 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D) for Mixer 1 which has two sources of energy consisting of electric and air.    d) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to utilized required in 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D) for Mixer 2 which has two sources of energy consisting of electric and air.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device on Mixer 1.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a) Block Plant Area - On or about June 14, 2017, locks and tags were not affixed to the energy isolating devices on Block Machine 1 (Manufactured by BESSER CO., Serial No. 1336, Model No. PRC86-R4) to ensure the energy was controlled during the maintenance and service work of cleaning the high pins on Block Machine 1 exposing the employee caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3): Each lockout or tagout device was not removed from each energy isolating device by the employee who applied the device:  a) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, a lock was not removed from each energy isolating device by the employee who applied the device on Mixer 1.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $13,575

General-duty citation text

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 and control:  a) Block Plant Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, employees performed service and maintenance activities on Block Machine 1 (Manufactured by BESSER CO., Serial No. 1336, Model No. PRC86-R4).  The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout.  b) Block Plant Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, employees performed service and maintenance activities on Block Machine 2 (BESSER).  The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout.      c) 2nd Floor Mixer Area - On or prior to June 14, 2017, an employee performed service and maintenance activities on Mixer 1.  The company does not provide training to authorized employees on lockout/tagout.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $3,840 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:  a) Flex Wall Conveyor - On or prior to June 14, 2017, a belt on the Flex Wall Conveyor was not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Facility - On or about July 12, 2017, an exit door was not able to open because of mud on the outside that would not allow the exit door to open.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

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) Garage - On or about July 12, 2017, an exit was not marked by a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Garage - On or about July 12, 2017, an exit sign was not illuminated.  b) Facility - On or about July 12, 2017, an exit sign was not illuminated.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Facility - On or about July 12, 2017, portable fire extinguishers were not mounted.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Facility - On or prior to July 12, 2017, the employer did not have a written fire safety policy or emergency action plan.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored and located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.  a) Facility - On or about July 12, 2017, compressed gas cylinders were stored in areas where they could be knocked over by falling objects or employees walking through the area.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  a) Facility - On or about July 12, 2017, a compressed gas cylinder was stored without a protective cap.

Issued

Nov 20, 2017

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) 2nd Floor Mixing Area - On or about July 12, 2017, an extension cord powering equipment was being used as permanent wiring.