OSHA Inspection: POLYMER VALLEY CHEMICALS & MINERAL SERVICES, LTD. CO.

Issued

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5432.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was four feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  On or about 1/24/2018, in the transfer loading area at 7515 Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA: Employees walking, working, and operating powered industrial truck (PIT's) near the unprotected sides and edges of the transfer lower trailer bay area were exposed to a fall hazard at about four (4)feet six (6)to ground level. The employer failed to protect the employees from fall hazard.

Issued

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5432.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): (a) Training. Before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard, the employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart. Employers did not ensure employees are trained in the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 17, 2017.  On or about 1/24/2018, in the transfer loading area at 7515 Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA: Employees walking, working, and operating powered industrial truck (PIT's) near the unprotected sides and edges of the transfer lower trailer bay area and transfer loading platform were exposed to a fall hazard at heights at or above 13 feet from ground level.  The employer failed to provide fall protection training to protect the employees.

Issued

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5432.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  On or about 1/24/2018, in the transfer loading area at 7515 Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA: Employees walking and working on the tops of the trailer being loaded with the product with unprotected sides and edges were exposed to a fall hazard at about 12 feet five (5) inches to ground level. The employer failed to ensure protective equipment was used to protect the employees from fall hazard.

Issued

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3104.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about 1/24/2018, at 7515 Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA: Where employee(s) operated a powered industrial truck near other workers with broken air filter cover latches,  damage hydraulic lines, and handbrake would not hold the lift in place when applied. The employer failed to remove the powered industrial truck from service until the repairs could be made.

Issued

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5432.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts, except as provided in paragraph (q)(12) of this section. Additional counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer.  On or about 1/24/2018, at 7515 Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA: Employees operated powered industrial trucks with an metal attachment attached to the forks of the lift that was used to lift and move light and heavy recreational vehicles. The employer altered the powered industrial trucks from when originally received from the manufacturer without providing the employees a manufacturer approved attachment.  The employer indicated that they have one (1) non-approved attachments that they use to lift and move super sacks and other material.

Issued

2018-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $726.00 · Current $436.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:  On or about 1/24/2018, at 7515 Industrial Blvd, Macon, GA: Where employee(s) operated a powered industrial truck that was used to lift super sacks in weights up to 800 kilogram or 1763.7 pounds and other material with a manufacturer nameplate that was not legible.