OSHA Inspection: LONE STAR WHEEL COMPONENTS, INC.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2142.00 · Current $2142.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  In the tire and wheel production areas, the employer did not ensure that production areas floors were maintained in a clean and dry condition exposing employees to slip, fall and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): Mechanical ventilation was not kept in operation at all times while spraying operations were being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted.  In the tire and wheel production paint booth, the employer did not ensure that mechanical ventilation was operational and maintained exposing employees to respiratory health hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  In the tire and wheel production areas, the employer did not develop or implement a written respiratory protection program exposing employees who are required to use respirators to adverse respiratory and illnesses effects.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  In the tire and wheel production areas, the employer did not establish an energy control program to protect the employees who service or perform repairs to equipment exposing them to caught-in and amputation to hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1607.00 · Current $1607.00

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  In the tire and wheel production welding areas, the employer did not ensure that all of the fire extinguishers in the facility were mounted where employees have easy access to them.  Employees were exposed to burn hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  In the maintenance department and production areas, the employer did not ensure storage areas were kept free of accumulation of flammable materials exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  The employer did not ensure that forklift operators were trained prior to allowing them to operate the equipment exposing employees crush-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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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):  The employer did not ensure that forklifts with in-operable horns were removed from service exposing employees crush-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  The employer did not ensure forklifts were inspected prior to each daily or shift use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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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:  In the tire and wheel production area, the employer did not ensure that the Well Band Saw was guarded exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2142.00 · Current $2142.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  In the tire and wheel production area, the new axle line rotating shafts were not guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:   In the tire and wheel production area, the new axle line rotating chain and sprockets were not guarded exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2142.00 · Current $2142.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):   In the tire and wheel production area, the new axle line rotating shafts were not removed or guarded exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2142.00 · Current $2142.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:  In the tire and wheel production welding area, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were maintained exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(B): Cylinders were not handled carefully which could result in damage to the cylinder, valve or safety devices and cause leakage:  In the tire and wheel welding production area, the employer did not ensure that acetylene and oxygen gauges were not damaged exposing maintenance employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3150.00 · Current $3150.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  In the tire and wheel production area, electrical panels were exposed to water from roof leaks exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1890.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(e): The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified was not placed on the electrical equipment that was used:  In the tire and wheel production areas the employer did not ensure that all electrical cabinets were identified with manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1890.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  In the tire and wheel production and maintenance areas, the employer did not ensure that all electrical circuit breakers were marked exposing employees to shock or injury.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1890.00

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD."  In the tire and wheel production areas, the employer did not ensure that circuit breakers used for florescent lighting were listed and marked "SWD" exposing employees to electrical hazards or injury.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3150.00 · Current $3150.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  In the tire and wheel and maintenance areas, the employer did not ensure that all circuit breaker panels openings were effectively closed exposing employees to electrical shock injuries.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3150.00 · Current $3150.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  In the tire and wheel production area, the employer did not ensure that electrical outlets and electrical cabinets were provided with covers exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1890.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  In the tire and wheel production area, the employer attached an electrical extension cord to the wall, ceiling and column to supply electrical power to a work station exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

General-duty citation text

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 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  In the tire and wheel and maintenance areas, the employer did not develop and implement hazard communication program exposing employees to hazards associated with chemicals.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  In the tire and wheel and maintenance area, the employer did not perform a work place hazard assessment.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  In the tire and wheel, maintenance and paint booth, the employer did not provide training on the proper usage of personal protective equipment. Employees performing manufacturing activities such as but not limited to welding, grinding, use of chemicals painting were exposed to chemical burns , eye injuries and hearing loss.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees.  In the tire and wheel, maintenance and welding production areas, the employer did not provided protective equipment at no cost to employees.