MERCER FRASER COMPANY
WILLOW CREEK PLANT HWY 96, WILLOW CREEK, CA 95573
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Aug 8, 2024#347678393Aug 8, 2024Final Order RecordedPlanned (H) · Complete scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#347678393$1,3004 viol.4 violations$1,300 in penalties
Inspection #347678393
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 2024
- Final Order
- Nov 12, 2024
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,300
- Site Address
- 351 Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.17 Guarding of Energized Parts OSHA citation code: 23400017 B | Other | 2 | 2 | $200 | $200 | - | Nov 12, 2024 | |
| 01002 | 3276(E)(3) Portable Ladders | Other | 2 | 2 | $300 | $300 | - | Nov 12, 2024 | |
| 01003 | 4002(A) Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment | Other | 5 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Oct 31, 2024 | - | Nov 12, 2024 |
| 01004 | 7014(G) Private Roads | Other | 2 | 2 | $400 | $400 | - | Nov 12, 2024 |
Aug 1, 2023#346885890Aug 1, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346885890$9702 viol.2 violations$970 in penalties
Inspection #346885890
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 2023
- Contested
- Aug 22, 2023
- Final Order
- Jan 12, 2024
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $970
- Penalties on Record
- $970
- Site Address
- Intersection Of The Terrace And Country Club Dr, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 212319 Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1541.1 Requirements for Protective Systems OSHA citation code: 15410001 G02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $365 | $365 | Aug 22, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | |
| 01003 | 3395(I) Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment | Other | 1 | 8 | $605 | $605 | Aug 22, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
Jul 11, 2017#342461464Jul 11, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342461464$1,1203 viol.3 violations$1,120 in penalties
Inspection #342461464
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 2017
- Contested
- Jul 18, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 25, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,775
- Penalties on Record
- $1,120
- Site Address
- Mile Marker 29.6 Hwy 299 West Of Willow Creek, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1509(C) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 5 | $420 | $335 | Jul 18, 2017 | Jun 25, 2018 | |
| 01002 | 3395(I) Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment | Other | 1 | 5 | $420 | $335 | Jul 18, 2017 | Jun 25, 2018 | |
| 01003 | 3664(B)(6) Operating Rules | Other | 1 | 1 | $935 | $450 | Jul 18, 2017 | Jun 25, 2018 |
Jun 20, 2012#314449885Jun 20, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314449885$2253 viol.3 violations$225 in penalties
Inspection #314449885
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 20, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 2012
- Closed
- Nov 26, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $225
- Penalties on Record
- $225
- Site Address
- Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4050 Shafting, Collars, Clutches, and Couplings OSHA citation code: 4050 A | Other | 2 | 1 | $225 | $225 | Jul 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3212 Floor Openings, Floor Holes, Skylights and Roofs OSHA citation code: 3212 A02 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 03001 | 5157 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 5157 C02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 2012 | - | - |
Jun 22, 2009#311727135Jun 22, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311727135$1851 viol.1 violation$185 in penalties
Inspection #311727135
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $185
- Penalties on Record
- $185
- Site Address
- Willow Creek Plant Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4002 Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment OSHA citation code: 4002 A | Other | 2 | 1 | $185 | $185 | Jul 27, 2009 | - | - |
Jun 16, 2008#311722789Jun 16, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311722789$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311722789
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 2008
- Closed
- Jun 24, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Willow Creek Plant Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Aug 7, 2006#309988194Aug 7, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309988194$1,1252 viol.2 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #309988194
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 2006
- Contested
- Jan 5, 2007
- Final Order
- Oct 30, 2007
- Closed
- Jun 20, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- Pm 0.6 Highway 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2500.25 Maintenance of Outer Sheath | Other | 1 | 1 | $225 | $225 | Sep 12, 2006 | Jan 5, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 |
| 02001 | 3277 Fixed Ladders OSHA citation code: 3277 J03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | $900 | Oct 2, 2006 | Jan 5, 2007 | Oct 30, 2007 |
Jun 6, 1996#125657452Jun 6, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125657452$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #125657452
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 22, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Willow Creek Plant Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1593 Haulage Vehicle Operation OSHA citation code: 1593 D | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 1996 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1993#111889192Jun 23, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111889192$1001 viol.1 violation$100 in penalties
Inspection #111889192
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 13, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- Willow Creek Plant Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3660 Rated Capacity OSHA citation code: 3660 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Jul 19, 1993 | - | - |
May 20, 1992#112049713May 20, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#112049713$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112049713
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- May 20, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Willow Creek Plant Hwy 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
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