GONZALES, LA —
OSHA Inspection: CAJUN MAT, LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CAJUN MAT, LLC in 8214 LA-44, GONZALES, LA 70737 (NAICS 532490). OSHA activity number 344643176.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- CAJUN MAT, LLC
- Site address
- 8214 LA-44
- City
- GONZALES
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 70737
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 125, BRITTANY, LA 70718
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
- 532490
- Employees
- 7
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2020
- Abate by
- May 8, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,892 · Current $1,157 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards: a) On or about February 20, 2020, in the Yard, employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while operating a Hyundai 70D-7A forklift truck without utilizing the seat belt provided by the manufacturer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1156.8
- — Z (S) $2892
1910.106 D07 III
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2020
- Abate by
- May 8, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,313 · Current $925 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii): Open flames and smoking was not prohibited in flammable liquid storage areas as required: a) On or about February 20, 2020, in the Connex, employees smoked in an area that was used for flammable liquids including, but not limited to, gasoline and latex paint.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $925.2
- — Z (S) $2313
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2020
- Abate by
- May 8, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $1,735 · Current $694 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) On or about February 20, 2020, in the office trailer, three relocatable power taps were connected in series (daisy chained) to power computers, monitors, security equipment, and a space heater.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $694
- — Z (S) $1735
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2020
- Abate by
- May 8, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $1,735 · Current $694 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) On or about February 20, 2020, in the Connex, employees used chemicals such as, but not limited to, Blue Latex Exterior paint for painting crane mats without an established Hazard Communication Program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $694
- — Z (S) $1735
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2020
- Abate by
- May 8, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) On or about February 20, 2020, in the office trailer, an outlet box used to power an electric cord and other equipment was used without a cover.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344643176.
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