IUKA, MS —
OSHA Inspection: FERRAGON CORPORATION
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of FERRAGON CORPORATION in 38 CR 370, IUKA, MS 38852 (NAICS 561499). OSHA activity number 346586274.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- FERRAGON CORPORATION
- Site address
- 38 CR 370
- City
- IUKA
- State
- MS
- ZIP
- 38852
- Mailing
- 38 CR 370, IUKA, MS 38852
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 561499
- Employees
- 51
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2023
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,026 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish a place of employment that was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazard from vehicular traffic. (a) Loading/Unloading Area - On or about March 23, 2023, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from moving trucks driving into and out of the work area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6026
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2023
- Abate by
- May 19, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,026 · Current $4,974 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: (a) Maintenance Area- On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not provide a suitable eyewash station where forklift batteries are charged, exposing employees to corrosives.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4974
- — Z (S) $6026
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2023
- Abate by
- May 19, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,026 · Current $6,026
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. (a) Warehouse- On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not provide a guard for the opening for the "uncoil" area of the light gauge slitter machine exposing employees to caught-in hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6026
- — Z (S) $6026
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2023
- Abate by
- May 19, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: (a) Maintenance Area- On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that bench grinder was equipped with a work rest, exposing employees to cuts and bruises.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B07 IV
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2023
- Abate by
- May 19, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. (a) Warehouse- On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel was closed and free from damage, exposing the employees to electrical hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2023
- Abate by
- May 19, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded. (a) Warehouse- On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.
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 346586274.
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