OSHA Inspection: ROBERT T WINZINGER INC

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $6519.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a) Heavy Equipment Shop back storage room: A mezzanine storage area, used to store items, such as, but not limited to, Envirobags and hoses, did not have a fall protection system to prevent employees from falling nine feet to the ground below, on or about 8/11/17.    b) Yard Fueling Station: A platform used to access the On Road fuel tank did not have a mid-rail, on or about 9/8/17.  c) Yard Fueling Station: A platform used to access the Off Road fuel tank did not have a mid-rail, on or about 9/8/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a) Heavy Equipment Shop back storage room: The right hand ascending side of the stairway used to access the mezzanine storage area, which had 14 risers, did not have a stair rail system, on or about 8/11/17.  b) Heavy Equipment Shop back storage room: The left hand ascending side of the stairway used to access the mezzanine storage area, which had 14 risers, did not have a mid-rail, on or about 8/11/17.  c) Yard Fueling Station: The left hand ascending side of the stairway used to access the top of the On Road fuel tank, which had 12 stairs, did not have a mid-rail, on or about 9/8/17.  d) Yard Fueling Station: The right hand ascending side of the stairway used to access the top of the On Road fuel tank, which had 12 stairs, did not have a top rail or mid-rail, on or about 9/8/17.  e) Yard Fueling Station: The right hand ascending side of the stairway used to access the top of the Off Road fuel tank, which had 17 stairs, did not have a mid-rail, on or about 9/8/17.  f) Yard Fueling Station: The left hand ascending side of the stairway used to access the top of the Off Road fuel tank, which had 17 stairs, did not have a mid-rail, on or about 9/8/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $6519.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(4)(ii): Crane(s) which were idle for a period of over six months were not given a complete inspection conforming with 1910.179(j)(2), 1910.179(j)(3), and 1910.179(m)(2) before being placed into service:  a) Truck Shop: A 2 ton overhead gantry crane that had not been used in over six months was not inspected prior to use according to the standard. The hook latch had been removed, on or about 8/11/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $6519.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  a) Truck Shop: A bench grinder did not have a guard that covered the spindle end, nut and flange projections, on or about 8/11/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Heavy Equipment Shop: A Baldor bench grinder, model 1022W serial number F387, did not have a tongue guard and the opening between the periphery of the machine and the grinding wheel exceed 1/4 inches, on or about 8/11/17.  b) Truck Shop: A bench grinder (no label available) did not have a tongue guard and the opening between the periphery and the wheel measured one inch, on or about 8/11/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6519.00 · Current $6519.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):  a) Outside welding area: A DeWalt portable angle grinder used for precision cutting did not have a guard, on or about 8/11/17  b) Heavy Equipment Shop welding area: A DeWalt portable angle grinder used to smooth surfaces after welding did not have a guard, on or about 8/11/17.  c) Heavy Equipment Shop: A DeWalt portable angle grinder used to smooth metal used to make parts of a trailer did not have a guard, on or about 9/8/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $4889.00

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) Heavy Equipment Shop: Noncombustible or flameproof screens were not used to protect workers adjacent to the welding station, on or about 9/8/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $4889.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): 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":  a) Truck Shop: Circuit breakers used to turn the front and back lights on were not labeled SWD, on or about 8/11/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $4889.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Heavy Equipment Shop wall between roll up doors: A 4x4 inch junction box containing energized wires did not have a cover, on or about 8/11/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $4889.00

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:  a) Heavy Equipment Shop: The plug end of a Baldor bench grinder model 1022W serial number F387 had a torn strain relief, on or 8/11/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3) Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:  Throughout facility: On or about 8/11/17 the employer did not record the following workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2017 within seven calendar days:  a) Truck Shop: On 2/9/17 an employee suffered a laceration to the left thumb when a drive shaft fell onto his hand when working on a vehicle. The employee received a splint and was placed on work restriction for one week.   b) Heavy Equipment Shop: On 5/11/17 an employee was using a portable grinder and a piece of metal flew under his safety glasses and into his eye. The employee was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion and prescribed antibiotics.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a) Outside welding area: An ABC rated fire extinguisher provided for use with welding equipment was not maintained in a fuly charged condition, on or about 8/11/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not train employees on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting upon hire and annually thereafter, on or about 8/11/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that employees operating a powered industrial truck in the facility, including, but not limited to, a Harrington Manufacturing Company lift, model 8F8000T serial number 3111, were competent to operate the lift as demonstrated by an evaluation of the employee's operational capabilities, on or about 8/11/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not evaluate each employee that operated a Harrington Manufacturing Company model 8F8000T serial number 3111 forklift at least once every three years, on or about 8/11/17.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):   a) Throughout facility: A Harrington Manufacturing Company lift, model 8F8000T serial number 3111, with an inoperable horn and the back up alarm was not taken out of service and continued to be used by employees, on or about 8/11/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 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:   a) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that employees operating a powered industrial truck in the facility, including, but not limited to, a Harrington Manufacturing Company lift, model 8F8000T serial number 3111, examined the truck prior to placing it into service. The horn and the back up alarm on the truck were inoperable, on or about 8/11/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Truck Shop wall next to vehicle service pits: A power strip was mounted to the wall and used to power a fluorescent light and burglar alarm, on or about 8/11/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not compile a list of hazardous chemicals used by the employees, such as, but not limited to, oxygen, acetylene, NOS cylinders, brake cleaner, hydraulic oils, motor oils, antifreeze, diesel fuels, WD 40 and solvent in the parts washer, on or about 8/11/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) Heavy Equipment Shop: A spray bottle containing a blue liquid was not labeled according to the requirements of the standard, on or about 8/11/17.  b) Heavy Equipment Shop: Plastic containers holding hydraulic fluid, motor oil, diesel fuel and antifreeze were not labeled according to the requirements of the standard, on or about 8/11/17.  c) Truck Shop: A spray bottle containing a green liquid was no labeled according to the requirements of the standard, on or about 8/11/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which was used:   a) Throughout facility: The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for the chemicals used by the employees, such as, but not limited to, oxygen, acetylene, NOS cylinders, brake cleaner, hydraulic oils, motor oils, antifreeze, diesel fuels, WD 40 and solvent in the parts washer, on or about 8/11/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide effective information and training for the chemicals used by the employees, such as, but not limited to, oxygen, acetylene, NOS cylinders, brake cleaner, hydraulic oils, motor oils, antifreeze, diesel fuels, WD 40 and solvent in the parts washer, on or about 8/11/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.