OSHA Inspection: FLAMBEAU, INC.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $5,004 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  On or about February 7, 2020 in the warehouse and receiving area - Employees walking, working, and operating powered industrial trucks in the area are exposed to struck-by and slip hazards from the accumulation of water on the floor.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $5,004 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was four feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.                                                                                                           a) Receiving area and warehouse - On or about February 7, 2020, employees climb boxes to retrieve including, but not limited to boxes and other material for stating products exposing employees to fall hazards up to approximately 9 feet to the concrete bellow.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $7,961 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:  On or about December 20, 2019 in the blow mold production area:  The employer failed to ensure that employees would follow the written energy control procedures when performing service and/or maintenance on Press 9-12.  Employees did not follow the zero state procedure when removing jammed material from the machine and not following the procedures.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $5,004 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure.  On or about February 7, 2020, employees performed maintenance and servicing on various equipment.  Employees were exposed to struck by, caught in, and amputation hazards in that:    a) 9-10 - The lockout/tagout procedure did not clearly specify and outline the scope and purpose of the procedures. The energy control procedures did not included a statement in the intended used of the procedure.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  On or about February 7, 2020 production area: Where employees perform service and/or maintenance consisting of but limited to installing, setup, repair, and processing the molds, press, and other machines, the procedures failed to clearly identify and specify how long need to wait for the injection molds to cool off when they heat up to 400 degrees.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,361 · Current $3,753 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made:  On or about February 7, 2020 Warehouse and Receiving areas: The production areas, aisles and passageways were not marked or identified for the employees walking, working, storing, and retrieving material from the facility where a powered industrial truck was being operated.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $10,603 · Current $6,256 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Receiving area and warehouse - On or about February 7, 2020, employees are exposed to material not stacked properly and not being stable. Exposing employees to possible collapse and/or sliding.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $10,603 · Current $6,256 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  Throughout the facility: On or about February 7, 2020, employees used Yale sit down forklift  Model GLC155, SN: A879D01606W with a company made platform to lift employees to perform maintenance tasks.  Employees were exposed to falling from distances up to 4-feet to the concrete below. The manufacturer did not approve the use of the platform.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,190 · Current $702 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, 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 of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a)  Extension cable operation area: On or about February 25, 2020, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards up to 120V where an extension cord connected to a compressor had a splice and it was lived exposing employees walking the area to electric shock hazards.  b) Operation area: On or about February 25, 2020, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards up to 120V where a fan had a splice cable that was energizing it. Exposing employees to electric shock hazards.  c) Receiving area: On or about February 25, 2020, employees operating forklift and retrieving packages where exposed to exposed electrical hazards up to 220V when cables from a junction boxed that was knocked open.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

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)    a)  Production area: On or about February 7, 2020, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards where employees used extension cord as substituted of fixed wiring to energized equipment including compressors.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) production line: On or about February 25, 2020, employees were exposed to electroshocked hazards when extensions cords were connected without strain relief and energizing a compressor.  The extension cord had exposed wiring due to the friction and movement without having strain relief.