HUDSON, NH —
OSHA Inspection: DURO FIBER CO., INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of DURO FIBER CO., INC. in 11 PARK AVENUE, HUDSON, NH 03051 (NAICS 423390). OSHA activity number 342981800.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- DURO FIBER CO., INC.
- Site address
- 11 PARK AVENUE
- City
- HUDSON
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03051
- Mailing
- 11 PARK AVENUE, HUDSON, NH 03051
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423390
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $1,663 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": Location: finishing department On or about 2/28/18, the employer did not ensure an exit door was marked with an "exit" sign.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $1663
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,772 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: Location: finish area next to the air compressor On or abut 2/28/18, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were fully charged.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2772
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: Location: throughout the facility On or about 2/28/18, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were visually inspected monthly
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,772 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: Location: site On or about 2/28/18 employees were exposed to struck-by, crushing, carbon monoxide hazards from a fork lift that was not inspected daily prior to use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2772
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,772 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: (a) Location: finishing department On or about 2/28/18, a Underwriters Laboratory (UL) labeled extension cord was used in place of approved permanent wiring when the overhead light fixture was connected to power by hard wiring the extension cord to the light. (b) Location: finishing department desk by entryway to lay-up area On or about 2/28/18, a relocatable tap or "power strip" was used to supply power to a 3/8 inch drill. The power tap was also plugged into an extension cord and not directly to permanent power as required by UL listing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2772
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,772 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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) Location: finishing department by office/bathroom (b) Location: Lay-up area in passageway by office door On or about 2/28/18, the employer did not ensure circuit breakers were labeled to indicate their purpose.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $2772
1910.304 F01 VIII
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD." (a) Location: finishing department by office/bathroom (b) Location: Lay-up area in passageway by office door On or about 2/28/18, 277 volt fluorescent lights were operated by circuit breakers which were not labeled "SW" to indicate the can be used as switches.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,772 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: Location: outside the paint booth On or about 2/28/18, the employer did not ensure an electrical box within 5 feet of the spray booth had unused openings closed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2772
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: Location: Finishing Department On or about 2/28/18, two 120 volt outlet boxes in use did not have faceplates.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 C04
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface. Location: Finishing Department On or about 2/28/18, a light switch used for 120 volt shop lighting did not have a faceplate.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- May 1, 2018
- Abate by
- May 11, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $2,772 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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: Location: finish area On or about 2/28/18 an extension cord used in conjunction with a relocatable power tap (surge strip) did not have strain relief which exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2772
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