OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST DRYWALL CO. INC

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $12934.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation and struck-by hazards.  This was most recently documented at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where employees were removing and replacing the Boom Hoist Cylinders on a Lull Highlander. The employees were exposed in that an equipment specific energy control procedure had not been developed, documented, and utilized while engaging in the following activities:         a) On or about 07/27/18, while replacing the right Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull, Model 1044C-54.     b) On or about 08/03/18, while replacing the left Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull, Model 1044C-54

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5):    The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation and struck-by hazards. This was most recently documented on or about 08/03/18 at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where the forklift operator and employees near the forklift(s) were exposed in that the forklift operator had not been provided both formal and practical powered industrial truck training prior to operating the forklift(s).

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1): The employer did not ensure that only stable or safely arranged loads were handled:    The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards.  This was most recently documented at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where employees were using forklifts to aid in the removal and replacement of the right and left Boom Hoist Cylinders on a Lull Highlander (Model 1044C-54).  The employees were exposed in that the loads on the forklifts were not safely arranged and stable.    a) On or about 07/27/18, a Nissan forklift (CPH02A20V) was used to facilitate the replacement of the right Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC).  The slings and pins were added to cradle the load.  No additional means were provided to prevent the load from becoming unstable or shifting throughout the process.       b) On or about 08/03/18, a Toyota forklift (42-6FGU25) was used to facilitate the replacement of the left Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC).  The slings and pins were added to cradle the load.  No additional means were provided to prevent the load from becoming unstable or shifting throughout the process.

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:    The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards. This was most recently documented at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where employees were using slings to aid in the removal and replacement of the right and left Boom Hoist Cylinders on a Lull Highlander (Model 1044C-54). The employees were exposed in that the slings were not securely attached to their load.      a) On or about 07/27/18, a Nissan forklift (CPH02A20V) was used to facilitate the replacement of the right Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC). The slings and pins were added to cradle the load. No additional means were provided to positively attach the slings to the load.         b) On or about 08/03/18, a Toyota forklift (42-6FGU25) was used to facilitate the replacement of the left Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC). The slings and pins were added to cradle the load.  No additional means were provided to positively attach the slings to the load.

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s)    The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by and crushing hazards. This was most recently documented at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where employees were using slings to aid in the removal and replacement of the right and left Boom Hoist Cylinders on a Lull Highlander (Model 1044C-54). The employees were exposed in that they were not kept clear of the suspended cylinders.    a) On or about 07/27/18, a Nissan forklift (CPH02A20V) was used to facilitate the replacement of the right Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC). The slings and pins were added to cradle the load. No additional means were provided to keep the employees clear of the load(s) throughout the process.       b) On or about 08/03/18, a Toyota forklift (42-6FGU25) was used to facilitate the replacement of the left Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC). The slings and pins were added to cradle the load. No additional means were provided to keep the employees clear of the load(s) throughout the process.

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $12934.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation and struck-by hazards. This was most recently documented at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where employees were removing and replacing the Boom Hoist Cylinders on a Lull Highlander. The employees were exposed in that Locks, tags, chains, adapter pins, or other hardware were not utilized to block and secure the energy sources.       a) On or about 07/27/18, while replacing the right Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull, Model 1044C-54.   b) On or about 08/03/18, while replacing the left Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull, Model 1044C-54

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $12934.00

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:   The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation and crush-by hazards.  This was most recently documented at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where employees were removing and replacing the right and left Boom Hoist Cylinders on a Lull Highlander Model 1044C-54. The employees were exposed in that additions and modifications that affected the capacity and safe operation of the forklift were added without the manufacturer's written approval.    a) On or about 07/27/18, a Nissan forklift (CPH02A20V) was used to facilitate the replacement of the right Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC).  The addition and placement of the slings and pins affected the safe operation of the forklift as the calculated center of gravity and lifting capacity of the forklift was modified.  Manufacturer's written approval was not provided prior to the addition of the slings and pins.    b) On or about 08/03/18, a Toyota forklift (42-6FGU25) was used to facilitate the replacement of the left Boom Hoist Cylinder on the Lull.  In order to accomplish this task 8 foot slings were added to the forks using Countyline hitch pins (part#18PCH001TSC).  The addition and placement of the slings and pins affected the safe operation of the forklift as the calculated center of gravity and lifting capacity of the forklift was modified.  Manufacturer's written approval was not provided prior to the addition of the slings and pins.

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7391.00 · Current $7361.00 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:  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation and struck-by hazards. This was most recently documented on or about 08/03/18 at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where an employee was using a 20 inch Craftsman Drill Press (Model 113.213213, SN 9609200009). The employee was exposed in that a machine guard was not in place to protect the operator from contact with the rotating bit and flying chips and debris.

Issued

2018-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5543.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards. This was most recently documented on or about 08/03/18 at 1351 S. Reca Ct, Wichita, Kansas, where an employee was using a 20 inch Craftsman Drill Press (Model 113.213213, SN 9609200009).  The employee was exposed in that the drill press was not anchored to keep it from moving while in operation.