OSHA Inspection: TOWER COMPONENTS, INC.

Issued

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:   On or about May 13, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure monthly inspections of the cranes were performed.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a falling load.

Issued

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation:   On or about May 13, 2014, the employer did not provide machine guarding for the unused portion of the horizontal band saw.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of amputations.

Issued

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism on mechanical power press full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:   On or about May 13, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide a cover for the foot pedal on the full revolution mechanical power press.  Employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck by the point of operation in the case of accidental start up.

Issued

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es):   On or about May 13, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide point of operation guards on the mechanical power press.  Employee was exposed to being struck by the point of operation.

Issued

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:   On or about May 13, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure any inspections of the mechanical power press was conducted to ensure all parts and guarding were in safe operating condition.  Employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck by the point of operation.

Issued

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   On or about May 13, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct inspections on powered industrial trucks before being placed into service.  Employees were exposed to being struck by/crushed by a powered industrial trucks and/or a falling load.