OSHA Inspection: BURLEY CLAY PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $2,253 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6):Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, the exit sign above the Round Kiln emergency exit was not illuminated.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,510 · Current $3,755 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, the employer did not conduct a PPE hazard assessment to determine hazards in the workplace and where PPE was necessary. As a result employees were exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, chemical, electrical, mechanical, physical, and thermal.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, an employee was operating the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press without appropriate eye protection thereby exposed to struck-by hazards of flying particles.  a. On or about October 7, 2020, and at times prior, an employee was operating the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press without appropriate eye protection thereby exposed to struck-by hazards of flying particles.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,513 · Current $5,257 Reduced

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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:  a. On or about January 14, 2021, an employee performed maintenance and servicing on a Wash tank to remove the old electrical and motor controllers. Machine-specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy associated with the Wash tanks. Hazardous energy sources included, but were not limited to, electrical energy.  b. On or about January 14, 2021, and at times prior, employees performed maintenance and servicing on the Harrop Kiln. Machine-specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy associated with the Harrop Kiln. Hazardous energy sources included, but were not limited to, thermal energy and electrical energy.  c. On or about December 1, 2020, and at times prior, employees performed maintenance and servicing on a diaphragm pump.  Machine-specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy associated with the diaphragm pumps. Hazardous energy sources included, but were not limited to, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.  d. On or about October 7, 2020, and at times prior, an employee performed cleaning of the dies on the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press (MPP). Machine-specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy associated with the Stokes MPP.  Hazardous energy sources included, but were not limited to, electrical and gravitational.  e. On or about October 1, 2020, and at times prior, an employee performed a tooling change on the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press (MPP). Machine-specific procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy associated with the Stokes MPP.  Hazardous energy sources included, but were not limited to, electrical and gravitational.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,513 · Current $5,257 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not 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:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, authorized employees who performed regular maintenance and servicing activities, were not provided with training on hazardous energy control. Employees performed maintenance and servicing on equipment such as, but not limited to, Kilns (7 total), Mixers, Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press (MPP), Wash Tanks, etc. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical, gravitational, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal.  b. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, in the Press Department, an employee performed cleaning of the dies on the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press (MPP), without being provided with training on hazardous energy control. As a result, the employee was exposed to hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and gravitational.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,513 · Current $5,257 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(c)(1)(i):The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es).  a. On or about October 7, 2020, and at times prior, in the Press Department, on the Stokes R4 Dual Pressure Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press, the press operator was exposed to struck-by and caught-between hazards associated with the unguarded point of operation on the press. The employer did not ensure the usage of point of operation guards on the press.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,510 · Current $3,755 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(c)  a. On or about October 15, 2020, in the Press Department, the employer did not establish a die setting procedure for the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press. As a result, employees performing die-setting were exposed to struck-by and caught-in/between hazards associated with the press.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,513 · Current $5,257 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, in the Press Department, the employer had not established and followed a program of periodic and regular inspections on the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press to ensure the press was in safe operating condition. It was found that safeguards were not maintained in place, and parts and equipment were not ensured in safe operating condition, thereby exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in/between hazards during operation and die setting.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,510 · Current $3,755 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, in the Clay Department, the pulley and associated belt running the mixer was not adequately guarded, thereby exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i):Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, located in the Clay Department, the horizontal belt to the motor running the floor mixer was not adequately guarded, thereby exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,510 · Current $3,755 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, facility-wide, the employer did not implement and maintain an adequate written hazard communication program. The program was outdated, was deficient in areas such as, but not limited to, incomplete chemical inventory and not updated to cover safety data sheets, thereby exposing employees to inhalation and absorption hazards associated with hazardous chemicals used.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, throughout the facility, the employer had not fully implemented and maintained a written hazard communication program that included a chemical inventory list. The program was outdated, was not maintained, and had an outdated/inadequate chemical inventory list.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,510 · Current $3,755 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, in the Maintenance Department, employees were not provided with training and information regarding the hazardous chemicals in their work area. As a result, employees were exposed to inhalation, absorption, and other associated hazards with use of hazardous chemicals.  b. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, facility-wide, employees were not provided with updated training and information regarding the 2012 revised hazard communication standard. Employees were thereby exposed to absorption and inhalation hazards associated with being unable to comprehend new labels, pictograms, and safety data sheets.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,015 · Current $6,008 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5):The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, in the Press Department by the Stokes R4 Part-Revolution Mechanical Power Press (MPP), employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with an overhead light electrical cord that was missing the grounding prong.  Burley Clay Products Company, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1136715, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on October 4, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 455 Gordon Street, Roseville, OH 43777.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, located in the Press Department, portable fire extinguishers were not mounted so that they were readily accessible. Portable fire extinguishers were stored on the ground in pedestrian walkways and areas where powered industrial vehicles were in operation.

Issued

Feb 16, 2021

Abate by

Apr 22, 2021

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:  a. On or about October 15, 2020, and at times prior, located in the Press Department, portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.