OSHA Inspection: EUREKA RESOURCES LLC

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:   a) Micro-biology Department - On or about October 7, 2022, employees were exposed to a tripping hazard from a protruding drain line going through a PVC pipe that was laying on the floor between micro-biology and the operator station.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(15): Walking-working surfaces not otherwise addressed. Except as provided elsewhere in this section or by other subparts of this part, the employer did not ensure each employee on a walking working surface 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one of the systems listed in 1910.28(b)(15)(i)-(iii):   a) Salt Shed - On or about October 7, 2022, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately ten (10) feet high when working on the bagging hopper platform from the fixed ladder opening.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Pre-Treatment Department - On or about October 7, 2022, employees were exposed to a fire hazard from the southeast emergency exit being obstructed by a hose that was laying on the floor.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Maintenance Department -  On or about October 7, 2022, the bench grinder tongue guard was not adjusted properly, exceeding one fourth inch, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $7,000 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) Pre-treatment Department Catwalk - On or about October 7, 2022, employees were exposed to a shock hazard from a corroded electrical knife switch manufactured by Square D that provided power to the clarifier.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,750 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) T23 Pumphouse - On or about October 7, 2022, employees were exposed to a shock hazard from un-guarded electrical equipment that was operating fifty (50) volts or more.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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) Crystallizer Roof - On or about October 7, 2022, employees were exposed to a shock hazard from an extension cord powering a camera that was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  ABABETMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  a) Pre-Treatment Department - On or about October 7, 2022, employees utilizing the DURCO Filter Press pendant control were exposed to a shock hazard from the flexible cord insulation being damaged.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED