OSHA Inspection: TRI C COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2013-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 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:    Employees moving cast metal blanks with an overhead hoist were exposed to foot injuries and the employer did not require the use of steel-toed footwear.

Issued

2013-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):   The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   Employees moving cast metal blanks with an overhead hoist were exposed to foot injuries and the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment of the operation to determine if protective footwear was necessary.

Issued

2013-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:  The employer did not require the wearing of safety shoes when employees were exposed to potential foot injuries while moving metal stock from the crate to the lathes.