Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2016-06-15
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Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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Case Closed |
2019-02-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1100412 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-03 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
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: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the employer had schedule 40 PVC pipe installed to transport compressed air to pneumatic tools and the plasma machine, exposing employees to the hazard of the PVC pipe shattering. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100023 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-01 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the storage area above the office did not have a guardrail, exposing employees to an 8 feet fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100106 B02 VII A |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-20 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(vii)(a): Area(s) surrounding tank(s) containing flammable liquids were not provided with adequate drainage or dikes: a. On June 15, 2016, the above ground 2,000 gallon diesel storage tank did not have a dike, exposing adjacent areas to a fire and environmental hazard. b. On June 15, 2016, the above ground 300 gallon hydraulic oil storage tank did not have a dike, exposing adjacent areas to a fire and environmental hazard. c. On June 15, 2016, the above ground 300 gallon oil storage tank did not have a dike, exposing adjacent areas to a fire and environmental hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-01 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the B&D grinder did not have the work rest adjusted within 1/8- inch of the wheel, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-01 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the tongue guard on the B&D grinder exceeded 1/4- inch, exposing employees to a struck by hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 I |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-07 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the two electrical boxes on the south wall had missing circuit breaker covers, exposing employees to an electrical and fire hazard. b. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the two electrical boxes on the south wall had open knockouts on the top and side of the boxes, exposing employees to an electrical and fire hazard. c. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the above storage area had an electrical junction box without a cover, exposing employees to an electrical and fire hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 A02 I |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-08-10 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations of 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, Romex wiring was used from the two main panel boxes to the lights and machinery in the building, exposing employees to an electrical and fire hazard. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer had not ensured that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by completion of the training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l): a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, employees operating the forklifts were not adequately trained and certified to operate the forklifts. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-06-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-20 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-07-20 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) will be met: a. On June 15, 2016, in the shop, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program for chemicals used in the workplace such as diesel, hydraulic oil, oxygen, and acetylene. |
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