OSHA Inspection: EQUALIZER, INC.

Issued

2018-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(4): Ladders were not used on stable and level surfaces and were not secured or stabilized to prevent accidental displacement:          In the fertilizer manufacturing facility, the employer did not ensure that a 13 feet portable ladder used by employees to get in and out of holding tanks was secured to protect employees from fall hazards.

Issued

2018-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(A): Each fixed ladder installed before November 19, 2018, was not equipped with a personal fall arrest system, ladder system, cage, or well:         In the blending area of the facility, the employer did not ensure that a 30 feet fixed ladder attached to the blender for employee use during mixing of fertilizer had a cage installed and/or have a fall arrest system to protect employees from falling more than 15 feet to 30 feet to the lower level.

Issued

2018-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:      In the fertilizer manufacturing facility, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed and certified to protect and train employees of the hazards associated with using ladders, going in to confined spaces and respiratory protection.

Issued

2018-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:      In the fertilizer manufacturing facility, employees required to wear respirators to perform tank cleaning operations were not provided with a respiratory protection program.

Issued

2018-06-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section:      In the fertilizer manufacturing facility, yard employees entered confined spaces, such as but not limited to storage tanks and were not provided training.