OSHA Inspection: MISSISSIPPI LIMESTONE CORPORATION

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13690.00 · Current $8214.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.81(a)(1): The employer did not maintain good housekeeping practices to eliminate hazards to employees:  On or about September 6, 2023, throughout the dry dock, the walking-working surfaces were obstructed with items such as but not limited to frayed cables and rusty barge equipment.

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15970.00 · Current $9582.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.157(a): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate hand protection or protective clothing when exposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts, lacerations, abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, harmful temperature extremes, and sharp objects:  On or about September 6, 2023, in the dry dock fabrication area, employees performing metal fabrication activities including but not limited to grinding without the use of protective clothing.

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6844.00 · Current $4130.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.507(b)(1): The portable fire extinguishers and hose systems were not selected, installed, inspected, maintained, and tested by the employer according to NFPA 10-2002 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers:  On or about September 6, 2023, on the dry dock, portable fire extinguishers for employee use were not maintained in an operable condition and mounted in designated areas.  a) On or about September 6, 2023, a fire extinguisher without charge was on the ground near the supervisor's office.  b) On or about September 6, 2023, a fire extinguisher was near the ice machine outside employee breakroom.

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1281.00 · Current $769.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On or about September 6, 2023, in the dry dock breakroom, the electrical outlet on the wall above the counter used to provide power to equipment such as but not limited to a microwave and light bar did not have face plates.

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1281.00 · Current $769.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.81(a)(5):  The employer did not dispose of flammable and combustible substances, such as paint thinners, solvents, rags, scrap, and waste, or store them in covered fire-resistant containers at the end of each work shift or when the job is completed, whichever occurs first:   a) On or about September 6, 2023, a sun-bleached flammable gas container was stored near the corner of the supervisor's office front door. b) On or about September 6, 2023, a red flammable gas container was stored near the corner of the supervisor's office front door. c) On or about September 6, 2023, one yellow flammable gas container was stored across from the supervisor's office.  d) On or about September 6, 2023, one red flammable gas container was stored across from the supervisor's office.  e) On or about September 6, 2023, one red metal gas container was stored near the barge timberhead.

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1281.00 · Current $769.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.81(b)(1)(iv)(C): Place each hose and cord on walkways, provided the hoses and cords are covered by crossovers or other means that will prevent injury to employees and damage to the hoses and cords.  On or about September 6, 2023, on the dry dock, items such as but not limited to uncovered cords, cables, and hoses were placed on walkways.   a) On or about September 6, 2023, employees were exposed to an uncovered cable near the supervisor's office. a) On or about September 6, 2023, employees were exposed to an uncovered hose near the fabrication area by the NexAir Oxygen storage.

Issued

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1281.00 · Current $769.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.88(e)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each handwashing facility was equipped with either hot and cold or lukewarm running water and soap, or with waterless skin-cleansing agents that are capable of disinfecting the skin or neutralizing the contaminants to which the employees may be exposed:  On or about September 6, 2023, in the dry dock bathroom, employees did not have running water in the sink to sanitize hands.