OSHA Inspection: TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT, INC

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4931.00 · Current $4931.00

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:  a) Transport Equipment, Inc.: On or about January 20, 2022 and times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while utilizing the Komatsu FG25S forklift with modified (holes drilled in the forks) forks to hoist parts during large vehicle repairs.

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-09 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 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):   a) Transport Equipment Inc: On or about January 20, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating equipment including, but not limited to; Komatsu FG25S Forklift,  to move materials throughout the worksite without proper training.

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4931.00 · Current $4931.00

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:  a)  Shop Area: On or about January 20, 2022 and at times prior, Employees were exposed to stuck by hazards while pressing bearings with an unguarded Hydraulic Press.  b)  Shop Area: On or about January 20, 2022 and at times prior, Employees were exposed to caught in hazards while operating a Delta drill press without a chuck guard.

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3143.00 · Current $3143.00

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:  a) Transport Equipment Inc.: On or about January 20, 2022 and times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while using Jet Equipment and Tools bench grinder (serial # 8030038, Grinder Sander #1) to preform operations including but not limited to; sharpening, modifying material,  without the tool rest properly adjusted.

Issued

2022-04-13 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)	Transport Equipment Inc.: On or about January 20, 2022 and times prior, employees were exposed to stuck by hazards while using Jet Equipment and Tools bench grinder (serial # 8030038, Grinder Sander #1) to preform operations including but not limited to; sharpening, modifying material, without a tongue guard properly adjusted.

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3143.00 · Current $3143.00

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:  a) Transport Equipment Inc.: On or about January 20, 2022 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards while using extension cords to power equipment including, but not limited to; chargers and hand tools,  that  were anchored in place by plastic straps (zip-tie) or twisted wires.

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Lower Area Leading off Detail Bay: On or about January 20, 2022 and at times prior, employees were exposed to entrapment hazards in the event of an emergency while performing work operations. The employer failed to ensure that all exits were clearly marked with a sign indicating  "EXIT".

Issued

2022-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)Transport Equipment Inc: On or about January 20, 2022 and at times prior the employees were exposed to retinal burns when performing welding operations including but limited to; tack and MIG, without utilizing welding screens.