| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-08-20
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| Case Closed |
2016-06-29
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
841417 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-14 |
| Current Penalty |
765.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1020.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 struck-by hazard(s): a) Beamer Area, on or prior to 8/20/13: Overhead Lodestar lifting device and attachments used to lift rolls of fabric was not rated, tested, or inspected to determine load capacity and safe operation. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
17 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the freight elevator did not have a gate or door restricting employee access from the front or rear of the elevator pit while the car was in operation exposing them to caught-in and crushing hazards. a) Basement Freight Elevator Shaft, on or about 8/20/2013: Employee access to the area under the elevator was not restricted. b) Freight Elevator, on or about 8/20/2013: Capacity of the elevator was not determined and marked by plates permanently and securely fastened in place and located in a conspicuous position inside the car or equivalent means. c) Freight Elevator, on or about 8/20/2013: Use of elevator was not restricted to frieght only by signs or equivalent means. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 A08 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2040.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded: a) Burlington Tank 24, on or about 8/20/2013: Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards into floor holes while walking through, or operating the tanks in the area. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3): Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards were not guarded with a standard railing and toe board. a) Burlington Tank Area, Tanks 23, 22, and 21, On or about 8/20/2013: Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards into floor holes up to 28 deep while operating the tanks in the area. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2040.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1): Every wall opening from which there was a drop of more than 4 feet was not guarded. a) Tubing Room, on or about 8/20/2013: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 7' 8" through the open doorway to the sidewalk below. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100262 C09 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2040.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.262(c)(9): Pipe(s) carrying steam or hot water for process or servicing textile machinery, within 7 feet of the floor or working platform, were not covered with heat insulating material or otherwise guarded: a) Burlington Tank Area, Tank # 21, on or about 8/20/2013: Employees were exposed to steam burn hazards from contact with pipes covered by plastic bags. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 F01 VIII |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
765.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1020.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD." a) Dry Cans Area, Panel D-23, on or about 8/20/2013: Circuit breakers used for turning the lights on and off each work day were not marked "SWD" (Switch Duty Rated), exposing employees to shock and burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2040.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-04-22 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-14 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Tubing Room, panel to operate the fan, on or about 8/20/2013: Raceway panel enclosure was missing, exposing employees to contact with live 120 volt conductors while moving material into and out of the area. b) Dry Cans Area, Panel D-23, on or about 8/20/2013: Open circuit breaker slots covered with electrical tape exposed employees to contact with live conductors when turning the lights on and off each work day. |
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