OSHA Inspection: TRAILBOSS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6913.00 · Current $11524.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition.  Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat.  On or about June 16, 2024,  at the southwest side of maintenance shop building; mechanics utilized a Safety Kleen parts washer with solvent (flammable) to clean mechanical parts next to an ignition source.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · 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.  On or about June 18, 2024,  on the southwest side of the maintenance shop building; employees used a bench grinder for parts cleaning/grinding that was not securely anchored to the floor.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s).  On or about June 18, 2024, on the southwest side of the maintenance shop building;  employees used a bench grinder where the abrasive wheel and wire brush installed in the grinder without the outside guard.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.  On or about June 18, 2024,  on southwest side of maintenance shop building; mechanics used a bench grinder where the abrasive wheel  was not provided with a tongue guard.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6913.00 · Current $3456.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(a)(2): The employer did not establish and maintain a respiratory protection program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134(c).  On or about June 18, 2024, at the maintenance shop building; the employer did not establish and maintain a respiratory protection program for those employees who are required to use a respirator when handling corrosives.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · Current $5762.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0340043514602085

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about June 18, 2024, on southeast side of the maintenance shop building; employees utilized corrosives where no suitable facilities for quick drench and eye flushing were made available.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were not permitted to be used when attached to building surfaces:   On or about June 18, 2024, on the southeast side of the machine shop building; employees use an electrical power flexible cord that was attached to the eastside building wall.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about June 18, 2024, on the southside of the machine shop building; an employee utilized an industrial power washer machine with a cord both connectors were not provided with strain relief device.