| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-10-06
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2023-03-28
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
5100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): a. Fabrication Shop - On or about October 6, 2021 the mezzanine used for supply storage did not have a guardrail to prevent employees from falling from the mezzanine. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
3700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7252.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. Shop Area - On or about October 6, 2021 the seatbelt for the 2 ton forklift, Tailift 25 USA, was stuck behind the seat and not used by the forklift operators. The operators were exposed to struck against or crush injuries if the forklift were to strike an object or roll over. b. Shop Area - On or about October 6, 2021 the horn was not working on the 2 ton forklift, Tailift 25 USA. The employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard due to the operator not being able to warn employees when approaching. c. Shop Area - On or about October 6, 2021 the 2 ton forklift, Tailift 25 USA, was leaking hydraulic fluid. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 C14 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4351.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Employers used slings without affixed and legible identification markings. a. Water Jet Hoist - On or about October 6, 2021 the nylon sling attached to the hoist hook did not have legible tag. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4351.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. Fabrication Shop - On or about October 6, 2021 the sweep auger located on the backside of the Hurricane - 2030A horizontal bandsaw was not guarded exposing employees to a laceration hazard. b. Fabrication Shop - On or about October 6, 2021 the Hurricane - 2030A horizontal bandsaw blade was not guarded on the backside of the bandsaw exposing employees to a laceration hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. a. CNC Machines - On or about October 6, 2021 the employer had not developed and implemented written specific energy control procedures for the CNC machine and the CNC loader. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place. a. Shop Area - On or about October 6, 2021 the warning labels for a 2 ton forklift, Tailift 25 USA, were torn and partially missing. The operators are not made aware of the forklift manufacturer warnings. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision: a. Axleson Lathe - On or about October 6, 2021 the junction box located at the bottom of the lathe did not have a cover. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws. a. Machine Shop - On or about October 6, 2021 the cable for the Axelson Lathe control box did not have strain relief. b. Machine Shop - On or about October 6, 2021 the cable for the Morris drill press control box did not have strain relief. |
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