OSHA Inspection: NEXT GINERATION INC

Issued

Dec 10, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 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 guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system or personal fall arrest system:  Employees engaged in ginning activities were exposed to fall hazard of approximately 7 feet 11 inches from the walking/working surface (catwalk) to the opening below in the basement in that a guardrail system was not in place to protect employees from falling and tripping hazards while working/walking on the catwalk.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 10, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:  Employees engaged in ginning activities were exposed to fall, strain, and sprain hazards in that a cover or guardrail systems was not in place to protect employees from tripping into or stepping into or through the opening hole (26.5 inches x 10 inches) of the tower drier down to the basement by the restroom.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 10, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. Employees engaged in material handing activities using the forklift were exposed to struck-by hazards in that comprehensive forklift training was not provided prior to permitting forklift operation.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 10, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,591 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 rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Employees were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards. Employees engaged in ginning activities in the work shop connecting to the main office at the Drill Press Machine were exposed to amputation hazards in that machine guarding was not provided.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.