OSHA Inspection: SHARPE HOLDINGS, INC.

Issued

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.    At the time of the inspection, employees were exposed to possible serious injury due to tripping and/or fall hazards from a 15 inch by 17 inch floor opening on the working platform near the clean sand discharge chute that was not covered or guarded.     Abatement: One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install a hinged floor opening cover or standard guardrail system when the chute opening is not in use.    DISCLAIMER:  a/ The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/ The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.      IN THE ALTERNATIVE;      29CFR 1910.23(a)(3)(i): Hinged floor opening cover of standard strength and construction equipped with standard railings or permanently attached thereto so as to leave only one exposed side. When the opening is not in use, the cover shall be closed or the exposed side shall be guarded at both top and intermediate positions by removable standard railings.      At the time of the inspection, employees were exposed to possible serious injury due to tripping and/or fall hazards from a 15 inch by 17 inch floor opening on the working platform near the clean sand discharge chute that was not covered or guarded.       Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1290

General-duty citation text

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:    At the time of the inspection, employees working with chemicals such as formaldehyde were required to wear full face respirators and the employer had not implemented a respiratory protection program.    Abatement: One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to implement a comprehensive respirator program as required by ANSI Z88.2-1992.    DISCLAIMER:  a/ The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/ The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    Confined space in sand separator area were not adequately assessed prior to entry potentially exposing employees to hazards.    Abatement: One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to implement a confined space entry program as required by  ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009 Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces.    DISCLAIMER:  a/ The employer is not limited to the abatement method suggested by OSHA.  b/ The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    At the time of the inspection the following electrical hazards were found exposing employees to a shock and or an electrocution hazard;    The following equipment had openings exposing employees to live electrical circuits;    a. Electrical panel in 20 stall near the break room had openings exposing employees to live 220 volt electricity.    b. Electrical panel in 60 stall mechanical room was covered with electrical tape exposing employees to live 440 volt electricity.        c. Electrical disconnect panel for the feed grinder had openings exposing employees to live 220 volt electricity.    d. Two light switches in 60 stall chemical room did not have face plates exposing employees to live 110 volt electricity.    e. 60 stall chemical room shows disconnect cabinet for milk pumps with opening to 220 volt electric.    Abatement: One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to comply with NFPA 70: National Electric Code.    DISCLAIMER:  a/ The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/ The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a Safety data sheet(SDS) for each hazardous chemical in use:    Employees were exposed to physical and health hazards while using chemicals such as, Ecolab Cir-Klenz, Ecolab Equipment Sanitizer, Valient Catalyst, Enforce LP, Exterminator, Formaldehyde, Exterminator, Bulletproof. Respondent did not provide Safety Data Sheets and related training on contents.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.