OSHA Inspection: ARGOS USA LLC

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $4,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as follows: Guardrail systems:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - At the top parking lot steps, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using stairs having 2 open sides, width less than 44 inches with 4 treads and 5 risers that did not have a mid-rail as part of the stair rail system, on or about April 10, 2019.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $7,388 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.35: The employer did not demonstrate compliance with the exit route provisions of NFPA 101-2009, Section 7.1.10.1, as adopted by OSHA reference standard 1910.6 in that: "means of egress was not continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fir or other emergency:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - On the elevated walkway (catwalk) leading to the main office, employees were exposed to a trip/fall hazard from 2 to 4 inch edge elevation and pathway depression in an exit route that could cause a tripping hazard during an emergency escape from the elevated work area, on or about April 10, 2019.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Nov 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $10,343 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - Employees were exposed to caught-by hazards while lubricating or repairing mechanical power transmission equipment, and the employer had not developed specific lockout/tagout procedure to prevent unexpected startup of the equipment, on or about April 10, 2019.  Equipment includes, but is not limited to the top of silos and mixer.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Nov 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each authorized employee(s) 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:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - In the production area, authorized employees were exposed caught-by hazards while lubricating mechanical power transmission equipment without receiving training on utilizing a specific lockout / tagout procedure to prevent unexpected startup of the equipment, on or about April 10, 2019. Equipment includes, but is not limited to the top of silos and mixer.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Nov 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,577 · Current $5,910 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:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA  Employees were exposed to caught-by or struck-by hazards associated with unguarded belt rollers operating in the tunnel, on or about April 10, 2019.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,577 · Current $5,910 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workman like manner:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - Diesel storage area - Electrical circuit wiring was not installed or connected to a terminal in a manner that was neat and professional, on or about April 10, 2019.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any other approved means:  Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - In the tunnel area, the solenoid panel with 120 terminals did not have cover doors or doors were left open exposing employees to electrocution hazards, on or about April 10, 2019.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 2, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,577 · Current $6,016 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    Argos USA LLC, Doraville, GA - Throughout the facility flexible extension cords were used for equipment power application in areas where they could be damaged by moving vehicle or equipment, exposing employees electrical shock hazards, on or about April 10, 2019.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).