OSHA Inspection: OX AURORA, LLC

Issued

Dec 8, 2023

Abate by

Jan 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $11,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A)-(C).  The employer did not ensure that employees blowing down the top of the Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3 Dryer Systems, with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level, were protected from falling. Employees are exposed to falls of greater than 4 feet, approximately 12 feet from the top of the dryer to the catwalk below, that could result in injuries such as contusions, broken bones, head injuries, or death.   The following instances were identified: (a) On or about August 10, 2023, employees were tasked with blowing down the top of the dryer systems, exposed to falls of greater than 4 feet and were not protected from falling.  (b) On or about August 17, 2023, employees were tasked with blowing down the top of the dryer systems, exposed to falls of greater than 4 feet and were not protected from falling.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 8, 2023

Abate by

Jan 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $11,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a) Fall Hazards. 1910.30(a)(3) The employer must train each employee in at least the topics as required in 1910.30(a)(3)(i)-1910.30(a)(3)(iv). 29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i): The did not train employees on the nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them.  The employer did not train each employee tasked with blowing down the top of the Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3 Dryer Systems on the nature of the fall hazards and how to recognize them. Employees are exposed to falls of greater than 4 feet, approximately 12 feet from the top of the dryer to the catwalk below, that could result in injuries such as contusions, broken bones, head injuries, or death.   The following instances were identified: (a) On or about August 10, 2023, employees were tasked with blowing down the top of the dryer systems and were not trained to or expected to wear fall protection. (b) On or about August 17, 2023, employees were tasked with blowing down the top of the dryer systems and were not trained to or expected to wear fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 8, 2023

Abate by

Jan 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.  On or about August 30, 2023, the employer did not provide employees working as "floormen/utilities" with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals. Employees are working with SUNKOTE 455, adding it to the water near the Stacker. Employees are exposed to Category 1 health hazards/injuries such as corrosion, skin irritation, and/or serious eye damage while working with SUNKOTE 455 in the production/mill department.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).