OSHA Inspection: AUTOMATED BIOMASS SYSTEMS LLC

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $3,291 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:   a) Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024; Compressed oxygen cylinders (oxidizer) and acetylene cylinders (flammable) were stored within inches of each other.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Compressor Room, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, The junction box supplying power to the Qunicy Compressor did not have a cover.  b) Above horizonal band saw, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, The junction box supplying power to the Hyd-Mech S-20A Series II Horizontal band saw did not have a cover.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Welding Area, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, An extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring for the welding fixture used to weld cylinders.  b.) Plasma Table, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, Extension cords were used in place of fixed wiring for the grinding station at the plasma table.  c.) Horizonal Band Saw, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, Extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring for the grinding station at the horizonal band saw.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a.) Horizonal Band Saw, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024; A flexible cord was used to supply power from the ceiling to the Hyd-Mech S-20A Series II Horizontal band saw and no stress relief devices were present at ceiling height to prevent tension from being transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $3,291 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.333(c)(10):An interlock system was not returned to its operable condition when the work was completed:  a) Machine Shop, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024; The interlocks on the doors to the HAAS TM-1P Serial Number 1103992 were bypassed.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $2,468 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   a.) Machine Shop, Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024; Secondary chemical containers (spray bottles) of Coolant, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Hydraulic Fluid were not labeled to identify the contents.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,371 · Current $823 Reduced

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29 CFR  1904.32(a)(4):The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  a.) Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024; the employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent for calendar year 2023.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, The employer allowed voluntary use of half face elastomeric Miller LRP-100 SN ML00894 and did not ensure the employee was medically able to use that respirator.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) Automated Biomass, 113 Falso Drive, Syracuse, NY 13211, on or about 4/16/2024, The employer did not complete annual maintenance checks on portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.