OSHA Inspection: RHODE ISLAND BIOENERGY FACILITY, LLC

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,702 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplace(s) were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where their presence was detected.  a) Receiving Building: On or about June 4, 2024, an enclosed workplace was not adequately maintained with a continuing and effective extermination program to prevent the harborage of rodents.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $3,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  a) Jobsite: On or about June 4, 2024, the employer did not develop machine-specific lockout tagout procedures for the control of hazardous energy, for the turbo separator, the screw press, the hammer mill, and the biopulper.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.                             a) Jobsite: On or about June 4, 2024, the employer did not ensure all authorized employees received training in lockout tagout, for the control of hazardous energy.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $308 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(e): The employer did not designate and train a sufficient number of persons to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees.  a) Jobsite: On or about June 4, 2024, the employer did not instruct and document employee training for emergency action procedures.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $308 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) Jobsite: On or about June 4, 2024, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate level of personal protective equipment required for employees working at the facility.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146.  a) Jobsite: On or about June 4, 2024, the employer did not ensure all employees received training in confined space entry.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Dec 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $308 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  a) Jobsite: On or about June 4, 2024, the employer did not provide an employee with effective hazard communication training at the time of their initial assignment, when they were required to work with chemicals.