OSHA Inspection: AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $10938.00 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 in that employees were exposed to electrical hazards such as arc flash and electrical shock.  a) On July 10, 2023, and at times prior, employees performing shutdown maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical equipment were exposed to potential electrical hazards while working on electrical systems of up to 480 Volts without an adequate shock hazard assessment or arc flash risk assessment as described in NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Article 130.4 and 130.5 2021 Edition) Workplace assessments had not been conducted to determine whether the potential hazards of the work to be performed warranted the use of any, or all such personal protective equipment, specialized tools, barriers, shields or insulating materials were needed to protect employees.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12278.00 · Current $8595.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(e)(1)(ii):Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary:  a) MCC 41C: On July 10, 2023, an employee was performing testing on E300 single phase 120/240-volt Circuit Breaker Panels that lacked any type of marking indicating the voltage or current.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(b)(1):Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them as required by 29 CFR 1910.145.  a) MCC 41C and MCC Beet End A Beet End B: On July 10, 2023, and at times prior, the exterior doors to the motor control centers were missing signage warning employees about the potential electrical hazards.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $10938.00 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)MCC 41C: On July 10, 2023, an employee was performing testing on E300 single phase 120V circuit breakers inside a motor control center with panel doors open to exposed energized parts.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee may be exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or was near them.  a)MCC 41C: On July 10, 2023, an employee was performing testing on E300 single phase 120/240-volt Circuit Breakers with panel doors open and energized parts were exposed.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $10938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.  a) On July 10th, 2023, employees performing shutdown activities were not familiar with arc flash protection boundaries, identifying minimum approach distances, or the appropriate level of personal protective equipment for the potential hazards.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $10938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(c)(8): Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such as watch bands, bracelets, rings, key chains, necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal headgear) were worn where they might have contacted exposed energized parts, and were not rendered nonconductive by covering, wrapping, or other insulating means.  a) MCC Sugar End A Sugar End B: On July 7th, 2023, an employee was observed pulling wire while wearing a metal wristwatch.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $10938.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(ii):Protective equipment was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition and/or was not periodically inspected or tested.  a) MCC Sugar End A Sugar End B: On July 7, 2023, an employee pulling wire was wearing a Fire Resistant/Arc Rated long sleeve shirt that had a significant amount of visible dirt, grease, and contaminants on it, reducing the protection of the clothing.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(v):Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face.  a) MCC 41-C: On July 10, 2023, an engineer performed testing of E300 electrical equipment near 480V breakers without eye and face protection.

Issued

2023-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii): The employer did not remove from service a tool which had a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury.   a)Cell block one: On July 10th, 2023, employees were observed using a Milwaukee Portable Drill Press Serial number: 505B3181800137; with a missing grounding prong on the cord attachment.