OSHA Inspection: WILSON TRAILER COMPANY

Issued

2016-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $2550.00

General-duty citation text

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 in that an employee was exposed to falling from a step-ladder while attempting to gain access to storage racks.  (a)Wilson Trailer Company @ 3602 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078: On and prior to March 4, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards while utilizing a fiberglass Louisville eight foot step-ladder to gain access to racks storing bundles of aluminum extrusion. Employees would climb up the ladder and step off onto the racking system which created a side load on the step-ladder. The ladder can be destabilized and shift, exposing the employee to a fall hazard. The ladder was not used as intended by the manufacturer. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet.  Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to follow ANSI A14.5 2007, Subparagraphs 9.3.6 and 9.3.7. Side Loading. Portable ladders are not designed for excessive side loading, and such abuse of the ladder shall be avoided. The ladder shall be kept close to the work. The user shall not overreach, but shall descend and relocate the ladder instead. When using a ladder, the user shall never push or pull unless the ladder is properly secured. 9.3.7 Climbing Ladders. When ascending or descending the ladder, the user shall face the ladder and maintain a firm hold on the ladder. The user shall not climb onto a ladder from the side, from one ladder to another, or from a swing-stage to a ladder, unless the ladder is secured against sideways motion or has been tied to the structure.

Issued

2016-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $3400.00

General-duty citation text

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)Wilson Trailer Company, @ 3602 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078: On and prior to March 4, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards associated with crossing over on an elevated walk-way on the south line of the livestock assembly department. The walk-way was missing one side of the guard rail system.  This condition exposed the employee to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet.     Abatement Note:  The following is provided to assist in the abatement of this hazard:     (a)A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.     (b) A standard toeboard shall be 4 inches nominal in vertical height from its top edge to the level of the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. It shall be securely fastened in place and with not more than 1/4-inch clearance above floor level. It may be made of any substantial material either solid or with openings not over 1 inch in greatest dimension.

Issued

2016-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $2550.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.3.1, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P1 1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) should be stored in accordance with all local, state and municipal regulations and in accordance with appropriate standards of the Compressed Gas Association and the National Fire Protection Association.      (a)Wilson Trailer Company @ 3602 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078: On or prior to 3/4/16, the employer did not ensure that oxygen compressed gas cylinders and acetylene cylinders were not stored together within the facility. Section 3.5.3 of Pamphlet P-1 provides that stored oxygen and fuel gas cylinders should be separated by a minimum of 20 feet, or there should be a fire resistant partition between the oxygen and fuel gas cylinders.  This condition exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2016-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $3400.00

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:     (a)Wilson Trailer Company @ 3602 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078:  On and prior to March 4, 2016, the employer did not provide and ensure the use of fall protection by employees in shipping. Employees would access the tops of the side haulers to strap down loads and remove rigging without the use of a fall protection system. Employees were exposed to fall hazards up to approximately 12 feet. This condition exposed the employees to fall hazards.  (b)Wilson Trailer Company @ 3602 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078:  On and prior to March 4, 2016, the employer did not provide and ensure the use of fall protection by employees in the gates department. Employees would access the tops of storage racks to retrieve aluminum extrusion to construct gates for trailers. Employees were exposed to fall hazards up to approximately 10 feet. This condition exposed the employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2016-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $2550.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):  Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:     (a)Wilson Trailer Company @ 3602 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078:  On and prior to March 4, 2016, the employer did not ensure workers and other persons walking adjacent to the robotic MIG welding station in flooring and decking located on the west side of fabrication, were protected from the infrared light by welding screens.  This condition potentially exposes employees to injurious light radiation.