OSHA Inspection: TRANSITION OF SUPERIOR SYSTEMS

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): OSH ACT of 1970 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by and caught in hazards.      On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to three instances of struck by and caught in hazards when the employer did not provide seat belts on the power industrial trucks.    a) Hyster Model H280XL/ Propane Powered Fork Lift    b) White Diesel Powered Toyota Fork Lift/No Information    c) Orange Toyota Propane Powered Fork Lift/ No Information

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:    On or about July 8, 2014 the employer failed to provide a chain or swinging gate on the entrance to the loft area exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to the platform.    On or about July 8, 2014, the employer did not ensure there was a top rail and mid-rail in the loft area exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):      On or about July 8, 2014, the employer did not ensure the use of fall protection devices to employees working on top of tanks that were manufactured, exposing them to fall hazards.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(c): Fixed stairway(s) were not designed and/or constructed to carry a load of five times the normal live load anticipated or the strength to carry safely a moving load of 1000 pounds:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of fall hazards.    a) Steel stairs were broken from the frame on the upper portion entering catwalk.    b) Plastic container was holding up the left lower side of the step frame.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    On or about July 8, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the stairway leading to the cement mixer had a hand rail on the right side of the steps exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(i):   Maximum capacity. Not more than 60 gallons of Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquids, nor more than 120 gallons of Category 4 flammable liquids may be stored in a storage cabinet.    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer failed to adequately store the individual capacity of flammable liquids.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the face piece and exhalation valve:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to inhalation hazards due to improper storage of respirators.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards in that the employer used an unapproved man basket to lift employees by use of fork lift to change lights in garage area and perform maintenance on the crane.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure the power industrial truck had legible metal plates informing employees of allowable lifting weight and general  operating instructions.    a) Orange Toyota Power Industrial Truck 8 Series    b) White Toyota Power Industrial Truck No Model Information

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck was left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set.    On or about July 10, 2014, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the fork lift was in a unoperable condition as employees walked from the fork lift.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards in that the employer did not insure that the tires of the Toyota Industrial Truck were in a safe operable condition.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(5): All parts of any such industrial truck requiring replacement shall be replaced only by parts equivalent as to safety with those used in the original design.    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to explosion hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the correct manufactured bracket holding the LP Tanks was used on the Hyster Propane Forklift.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 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 July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not perform inspections on the hooks used on the crane.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 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, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of struck by and caught in hazards.    a) Hitachi Hand Grinder Maintenance Area    b) Hitachi Hand Grinder Paint Garage

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On  or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in hazards in that the employer did not provide any type of guard on the plate roller.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards in that the employer did not provide any guarding on the bench grinder.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards in that the employer failed to provide the adequate measured opening between the work rest and the grinder wheel.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power presses were protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of caught in hazards from unguarded power press and punch press operating pedal mechanisms.     a) US Industrial Machinery Shear Model # US 1225    b) Kingsland Multi 70 Ironworker

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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 presses.    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to three instances of caught in hazards in that the employer did not provide adequate point of operation guards on the following machines:    a) Edwards 100 Ton Ironworker.    b) Kingsland Multi 70 Ironworker.    c) Accurpress Bress Break.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in hazards in that the employer did not provide any guards on the pulley system of the air compressor.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to caught in hazards in that the employer did not provide any guards on the pulley system on the cement mixer.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of caught in hazards in that gears and sprockets less than seven feet from the ground were not covered.    a) Accurpress Shearpress Model 725014.    b) Strong Manufacturing Company Deckmate D2E Cement Mixer.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from the recognized hazard of damaged insulation.     On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to four instances of electrical shock hazards due to worn and frayed electrical cords.    a) Main garage area north wall.    b) Main garage are near welders.    c) Main garage near entrance area.    d) Maintenance yard western area near cement mixer.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of electrical shock hazards in that the employer did not ensure the ground prongs were available on power cords.    a) Power cord located in maintenance yard near permanent electric at cement mixer.    b) Power cord near entrance of the main garage.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to two instances of electrical shock hazards in that the employer did not ensure that covers closed live electrical wires.    a) Entrance to main garage on south wall.    b) West wall missing cover on 220 volt outlet

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about July 8, 2014 employees were exposed to three instances of electrical shock hazards in that the employer used temporary power cords for permanent power.    a) Temporary power cord used to power the lights in the employee bathroom located in the garage area.    b) Temporary power cord used to power heater in the employee bathroom located in the garage area.    c) Temporary power cord used to power the mixer mechanism on the cement mixer.

Issued

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about July 8, 2014, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the employer did not provide strain relief on cables exposing bare copper wires to employees on the north side of the garage.