OSHA Inspection: YAZOO MILLS, INCORPORATED

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,324 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while working at or near dust collection system which were not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure in the event of a deflagration or other uncontrolled fire event:  a. Winder area - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collectors 1, 2, and 3, were not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.  b. Recut area - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collectors for each of the 4 PACO single mandrel recutters  were not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.  c. Building 1 next to wrapper 3 - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collector was not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.  d. Building 1 behind the bailer - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collector was not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation  in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,324 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees from hazards associated with struck by hazards:  a. Recut Area - On or about December 3, 2021, the pallet racks lining the outside of the recut area were not evaluated and marked for capacity in accordance with MH16.1, thereby exposing employees to a caught in and struck by hazard.   b. Recut Area - On or about December 3, 2021, the pallet rack leg behind the single mandrel PACO recut saws was damaged and not reevaluated in accordance with MH16.1, thereby exposing employees to a caught in and struck by hazard.   c. 3.5 inch area - On or about February 22, 2022, the pallet rack connector was damaged and had a welding scar on the face and was not taken out of service  in accordance with MH16.1, thereby exposing employees to a caught in and struck by hazard.   d. 1 CTNS area - On or about February 22, 2022, the pallet rack leg was damaged and not reevaluated in accordance with MH16.1, thereby exposing employees to a caught in and struck by hazard.   e. Between shipping doors 10 and 11 - On or about February 22, 2022, the pallet rack leg was damaged and not reevaluated in accordance with MH16.1, thereby exposing employees to a caught in and struck by hazard.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,188 · Current $0 Reduced

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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 death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to caught-in hazards:  a. HAR 29 - On or about February 22, 2022, the trim conveyor had been modified and created an in running nip point, the equipment was not being used and guarded in accordance with ASME B20.1. Employees were exposed to a caught in hazard.  b. AR 12 - On or about February 22, 2022, the trim conveyor had an in running nip point at the pulley, the equipment was not being used and guarded in accordance with ASME B20.1. Employees were exposed to a caught in hazard.  c. AR 13 - On or about February 22, 2022, the trim conveyor had an in running nip point at the belt tensioner where the employer modified the system, the equipment was not being used and guarded in accordance with ASME B20.1. Employees were exposed to a caught in hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $0 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a. The Maintenance Shop - On or about February 22, 2022, the point of operation area of the band saw was not guarded with an adjustable guard or other means to protect employees from caught in hazards.  b. The winder 2 - On or about February 22, 2022, the point of operation area of saw 22 on winder 2 was not guarded to prevent employee exposure to the cutting blade while in operation, either deliberate or inadvertent contact.  c. Winder 10 - On or about February 22, 2022, the point of operation area of saw 19 on winder 10 was not guarded to prevent employee exposure to the cutting blade while in operation, either deliberate or inadvertent contact.  d. Winder 13 - On or about February 22, 2022, the point of operation area of saw 6 on winder 13 was not guarded to prevent employee exposure to the cutting blade while in operation, either deliberate or inadvertent contact.  e. Eppler - On or about February 22, 2022, an employee had removed the guard from the EPPLER TC-100 without first locking out the equipment, exposing the employee to a caught in hazard.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jun 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a. Recut area - On or about December 3, 2021, the single mandrel PACO recutters #4 , 8, 11, and 17 were not anchored to prevent walking or moving while the system is in use, exposing employees to a caught in or struck by hazard.  b. Winder area - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collectors 1, 2, and 3, were not anchored to prevent being knocked over, these dust collectors are situated next to pallet storage racking where forklift traffic is present, employees are exposed to a struck by hazard.  c. Recut area - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collectors for each of the 4 PACO single mandrel recutters were not anchored to prevent being knocked over, these dust collectors are situated next to pallet storage racking where forklift traffic is present, employees are exposed to a struck by hazard.  d. Building 1 next to wrapper 3 - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collector was not anchored to prevent being knocked over, these dust collector was situated next to pallet storage racking and near a shrink wrap machine, where forklift traffic is present, employees are exposed to a struck by hazard.  e. Building 1 behind the bailer - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collector was not anchored to prevent being knocked over, these dust collector was situated near the bailer where forklift traffic is present, employees are exposed to a struck by hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: 29 CFR  1910.219(f)(1):Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):  a. HAR 22 - On or about February 22, 2022, the HAR 22 was not guarded and had openings on both sides that allowed employees access to a gear and sprocket, exposing them to a caught in hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $130,524 · Current $0 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: 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. Recut - On or about December 2, 2021, the employer had not developed and utilized lockout tagout procedures to control hazardous energy while employees serviced unguarded equipment which resulted in an employee performing servicing and maintenance activity, by removing rust from the blade arbor for the PACO Single Mandrel, SAR32, Serial # A2135-95, being exposed to a caught in hazard leading to an amputation.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a. Recut - On or about December 2, 2021, an employee was removing rust from the blade arbor for the PACO Single Mandrel, SAR32, Serial # A2135-95 without shutting down the machine and applying a locked out device   prior to the removal of any guard or making contact with hazardous equipment parts, resulting in an amputation.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a. Recut - On or about February 22, 2022, PACO Single Mandrel Recut machines, model SAR 32, Serial #'s A1935-71; A2135-91;  A1979-74; 1025-32, were not guarded to prevent employees from being caught in rotating parts during normal operations.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2):Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  a. Winder 16 - On or about February 22, 2022, the egress route for employees working on the control side of Winder 16, had obstructed egress by materials shrinking the egress path to 23 inches. Employees were exposed to fire emergency related hazards.  Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4):Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  a. Receiving door - On or about February 22, 2022, the emergency exit sign and the emergency lighting located above the receiving door did not activate or illuminate when tested. Exposing employees to a fire hazard.  b. The office area - On or about February 22, 2022, the emergency exit sign located above the main entryway door to the offices did not activate or illuminate when tested. Exposing employees to a fire hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,324 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a. Recut - On or about December 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that written lock out tagout procedures for PACO single mandrel recutters were specific and included types and magnitude of energy; hazards; types and locations of machine or equipment operating controls; or the means to enforce compliance.   b. Recut - On or about December 2, 2021, the employer did not ensure that written lock out tagout procedures for high speed recutters were specific and included types and magnitude of energy; hazards; types and locations of machine or equipment operating controls; or the means to enforce compliance.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a. Throughout the facility - On or about February 18, 2022, the employer had not conducted periodic inspection of the energy control procedures for each piece of equipment and all employees authorized to perform lockout tagout for 2021, employees were exposed to caught in, and reenergization hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(ii):Lockout devices utilized were not affixed in a manner that held the energy isolating device in a safe or off position:  a. Eppler - On or about February 22, 2022, an employee had removed the guard from the EPPLER TC-100 without first locking out the equipment, exposing the employee to a caught in hazard.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,458 · Current $14,502

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:  a. Recut - On or about December 3, 2021, the employer was using flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring for the PACO single mandrel recutters, employees are exposed to a shock or fire hazard.  b. Building 1 - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer had used flexible cord that was zip tied to the dust collector, employees are exposed to a shock or fire hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):Flexible cords and cables not specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, were used where attached to building surfaces:   a. Building 1, wrapper area - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer had run a flexible cord from wrapper 3, up to the structural steel trusses affixed it to the trusses and ran over to above Wrapper 1, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,458 · Current $14,502

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. Recut - On or about December 3, 2021, the flexible cord was not provided strain relief due to the cord having been pulled free from the fitting at the top of the knife switch disconnect box of Dust collector 11, thereby exposing employees to an electrical or fire hazard.  No abatement certification or documentation required. Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(iii):The employer did not ensure that at least one entrance of sufficient area was provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment 600 Volts, nominal, or less.  a. The maintenance shop - On or about February 2, 2022, the employer had parked a scissor lift under the rack system that had blocked access to the disconnect box for the forklift charging terminal, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  b. The White Glue Totes - On or about February 2, 2022, the employer had tube storage units parked in front and on the back side was obstructed by the glue tote system which together blocked access to the disconnect box for the white glue totes, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,458 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(ii):Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  a. Throughout facility - On or about November 3, 2021, the employer had failed to train employees of the hazards of combustible paper dust created by the process and collected in dust collectors within the work environment. Employees were exposed to a fire or explosion hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $9,423

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.7(b)(3):The employer did not correctly classify the following work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    a. Recordkeeping - OSHA 300 Form for 2021, case 111, the employer classified the injury as other recordable under column J, despite the employee being documented in column K as missing 180 days of work. The employer failed to document this as a lost time work case under column H.  Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1904.7(b)(4):The employer did not correctly classify the following work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    a. Recordkeeping - 2021 OSHA 300 Form, case 122, the case had 6 days of job transfer or restriction however the employer checked the box for Column J as opposed to Column I.  b. Recordkeeping - 2021 OSHA 300 Form, case 124, the case had 7 days of job transfer or restriction however the employer checked the box for Column J as opposed to Column I.  c. Recordkeeping - 2021 OSHA 300 Form, case 125, the case had 68 days of job transfer or restriction however the employer checked the box for Column J as opposed to Column I.  d. Recordkeeping - 2021 OSHA 300 Form, case 127, the case had 9 days of job transfer or restriction however the employer checked the box for Column J as opposed to Column I.  Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.7(b)(4)(xi):The employer did not record the number of days of restricted or transferred days on the OSHA 300 Log:  a. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300 log, case 107 did not identify the 2 days that the employee was on restriction in column L.  b. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300 log, case 108 did not identify the 61 days that the employee was on restriction in column L.  c. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300 log, case 115 did not identify the 22 days that the employee was on restriction in column L.  d. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300 log, case 121 did not identify the 7 days that the employee was on restriction in column L.  e. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300 log, case 132 did not identify the 7 days that the employee was on restriction in column L.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(1): The log of occupational injuries and illnesses, (OSHA Form No. 300), was not completed in the detail provided in the form and the instructions contained therein:   a. The 2021 OSHA 300 log case 123 did not include information of where the event occurred as requisite in column E.  b. The 2021 OSHA 300 log case 124, column E. entry lacked specificity as it states, "New Oxford."  c. The 2021 OSHA 300 log case 126, column E. entry lacked specificity as it states, "New Oxford."  d. The 2021 OSHA 300 log case 127, column E. entry lacked specificity as as it states, "800 Gitts Run Road."  e. The 2021 OSHA 300 log case 128 did not include information of where the event occurred as requisite in column E.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(b)(1):The employer did not review the OSHA 300 Log entries as extensively as necessary to make sure the entries were complete and correct:  a. Recordkeeping - On February 16, 2022, the employer did not review the 2021 OSHA 300, to the extent necessary to ensure the entries upon it were correct and accurate and the information entered on to the 300A reflected a complete and correct record of injury data. The employer did not include 5 days of job transfer in column L.   b. Recordkeeping - On February 16, 2022, the employer did not review the 2021 OSHA 300, to the extent necessary to ensure the entries upon it were correct and accurate and the information entered on to the 300A reflected a complete and correct record of injury data. The employer did not classify 1 case as Lost time days away, under column H.  c. Recordkeeping - On February 16, 2022, the employer did not review the 2021 OSHA 300, to the extent necessary to ensure the entries upon it were correct and accurate and the information entered on to the 300A reflected a complete and correct record of injury data. the employer had 3 cases classified under column J that should have been job transfer under column I.  d. Recordkeeping - On February 16, 2022, the employer did not review the 2021 OSHA 300, to the extent necessary to ensure the entries upon it were correct and accurate and the information entered on to the 300A reflected a complete and correct record of injury data. the employer classified 1 case in section M as "all other cases" that should have been classified as case type 1, "injuries".  e. Recordkeeping - On February 16, 2022, the employer did not review the 2021 OSHA 300, to the extent necessary to ensure the entries upon it were correct and accurate and the information entered on to the 300A reflected a complete and correct record of injury data. 1 case (case # 129) classified under column J, was not actually recordable and should not have been documented on the 300A.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(b)(4): The company representative who certified the log was not: an owner of the company, officer of the corporation, highest ranking company official, or the immediate supervisor of the highest ranking company official:  a. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300A annual summary was signed by the Michell Trish the "Director of Accounting & Admin" and not signed by a company executive or the highest ranking official on site.    b. Recordkeeping - The 2020 OSHA 300A annual summary was signed by the Michell Trish the "Controller" and not signed by a company executive or the highest ranking official on site.   c. The The 2019 OSHA 300A annual summary was signed by the Trisha May the "HR Manager" and not signed by a company executive or the highest ranking official on site.   d. The The 2018 OSHA 300A annual summary was not signed.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(b):For every walking and working surface used for storage, the employer did not ensure that the walking and working surface could support the maximum intended load for that surface.   a. The Maintenance Shop - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer had materials stored on top of the maintenance shop office, despite a sign that clearly stated "non load-bearing roof... Caution: Roof Not Designed For Storage Loading."  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $9,063

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. Building 1 Bailer - On or about February 2, 2022, the power box for the Quincy Compressor had an unused opening on the bailer side, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  b. Building 1 Bailer - On or about February 2, 2022, the power box for the Quincy Star ATV5-80 had an unused opening on the bailer side, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a Battery Handling System fork lift attachment  to remove the electric batteries from the other lifts, without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  b. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using  a "Lift All" fork lift attachment without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  c. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using fork extenders on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  d. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a 3rd party fabricated Mandrel Cradle Attachment on their forklifts without manufacturer  approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard  e. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using Carpet pole attachments on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(5):The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a Battery Handling System fork lift attachment  to remove the electric batteries from the other lifts, without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  b. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using  a "Lift All" fork lift attachment without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  c. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using fork extenders on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  d. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using a 3rd party fabricated Mandrel Cradle Attachment on their forklifts without manufacturer  approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard  e. Throughout the facility - On or about February 22, 2022, the employer was using Carpet pole attachments on their forklifts without manufacturer approval or a load adjustment plate, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,324 · Current $6,000 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 death or serious physical harm to employees 29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1):The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  a. Dock doors 2-27 and 29-33 - On or about October 1, 2021, the employer failed to conduct an assessment of the entire facility to determine all Permit Required Confined Spaces prior to assigning an employee to conduct confined space entry to perform preventative maintenance on the hydraulic dock plates without having implemented a written permit required confined space program.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.