OSHA Inspection: OHIO MULCH SUPPLY, INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(2): Ladder rungs, steps, and cleats were spaced more than 14 inches (36 cm) apart, as measured between the centerlines of the rungs, cleats, and steps:     A) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017,  the ladder rungs on the ladder to the #3 hopper platform were spaced more than 14 inches apart, exposing employees to an approximately six foot fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired:  A) South side of building near grinding area, on or about July 7, 2017, a 16 foot portable metal extension ladder that employees used to access the top of hoppers had a damaged side rail, exposing employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,852 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling into a ladder way floor hole or ladder way platform hole by a guardrail system and toe boards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.    A) Stacking platform, on or about July 6, 2017, the access area on the platform for the ladder did not have a self-closing gate or an offset in place, exposing employees to an approximately five foot fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard:  A) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the top edge of hopper #3 feed located adjacent to a work platform was only 32 inches above the platform, exposing employees to a fall hazard into the hopper conveyor.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): A top rail, or equivalent guardrail system member, 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface was not installed:  A) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the guardrail system on the platform by hopper #3 did not have a top rail on the west side, exposing employees to a six foot fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

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) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the guardrail system on the platform by hopper #3 did not have a midrail on the north and south side, exposing employees to a six foot fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,852 Reduced

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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) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the rotating paddle drums for the conveyor for hoppers #1 and #2 were not properly guarded, exposing employees to a rotating parts hazard.       B) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the in running nip points of the conveyor belts for hoppers #1 and #2 were not properly guarded, exposing employees to an in running nip point hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  A) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the belt drive on hoppers #1, #2, and #3 were not guarded, exposing employees to a hazard of an in running nip point.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  A) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the chain drive on hoppers #1, #2, and #3 were not guarded, exposing employees to an in running nip point hazard.   B) West side interior of building, on or about July 6, 2017, the chain drive by the control panel of the Lantech plastic wrapping machine was not guarded, exposing employees to an in running nip point hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   a) West side of building and south west corner of building, on or about July 6, 2017, two oxygen cylinders were stored outside without being secured, exposing employees to being struck by a falling cylinder.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  A) By stacking machine, on or about July 6, 2017, wood chips and wood dust was allowed to accumulate inside electrical boxes, exposing employees to a smoke inhalation hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There was damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:   A) South side of building, on or about July 6, 2017, an electrical power cord used to power hopper #1 conveyor system had a damaged outer jacket, exposing the employees to a minor electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   A) By loading dock, on or about July 7, 2017, the outer jacket on an electrical extension cord used to energize a water pump was torn and deteriorated, exposing the employees to a minor electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Facility, on or about July 6, 2017, the employer did not develop or implement a hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to propane, and diesel fuel, exposing employees to minor skin irritation and minor chemical burns.

Issued

Nov 30, 2017

Abate by

Dec 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided 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:   A) Facility, on or about July 6, 2017, the employer did not train the employees on the hazards associated with the materials that they work with, such as diesel fuel, propane and dyes, exposing employees to minor skin irritation and minor chemical burns.