Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2013-09-04
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Case Closed |
2014-01-31
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Related Activity
Type |
Accident |
Activity Nr |
850796 |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-04 |
Current Penalty |
1700.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that, employees were exposed to: Crushing hazard from operating a powered industrial truck which was not equipped a seat belt in the forklift operator's seat. (a) Rear of Building, Outside - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to crushing hazard from tip-over while operating a forklift transporting loads. Clarke forklift (Model C500Y60, serial Number Y685-467-2153) was not equipped with a seat belt in the operator's seat. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-26 |
Current Penalty |
5400.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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. (a) Yard - On or about September 2, 2013 an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while attempting to start a tractor. The employer had not developed written energy control procedures for vehicle and tractor servicing and maintenance activities. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. (a) Rear of Building, Outside - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from a Clarke forklift. The forklift did not have a working horn. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
1350.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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) Service Area, North Wall - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using three abrasive wheel bench grinders located between the roll-up entrance doors. The work rests were not adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the grinding wheel. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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) Building, North Wall - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from three abrasive wheel grinders along the north wall. The abrasive wheel grinders did not have properly installed or adjusted tongue guards. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
1750.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: (a) Service Shop, Tool Storage Area - On or about September 9, 2013 employees were working near two oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders. The cylinders were not secured, such that, they could not be inadvertently knocked over. (b) Service Shop, North Wall - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were working near an oxygen cylinder placed against the north building wall. The cylinder was not secured to prevent cylinder from being knocked over. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 III |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least 30 minutes. (a) Service Shop, Tool Storage Area - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were working in or near an oxygen and acetylene cylinder in storage. The cylinders were not separated by a distance of 20 feet or by a 30 minute fire barrier. |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
1900.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment. (a) Stock Room, East Wall - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to electric shock hazards while accessing a wall mounted power panel. Employees were not protected from contact with live electrical parts by effectively closed openings. |
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Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-04 |
Current Penalty |
1300.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: (a) Stock Room, East Wall - On or about September 4, 2013 employees accessed a 120V power panel without labeling identifying each circuit. (b) Service Area, Southeast Corner - On or about September 4, 2013 employees accessed a power panel without labeling identifying each circuit. |
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Citation ID |
01008 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-21 |
Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: (a) Stock Room, East Wall - On or about September 3, 2013 employees were denied access to 115 volt power panel. Access to power panel was blocked by a Diebold safe. |
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Citation ID |
01009 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100304 A02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-21 |
Current Penalty |
1800.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2700.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity: (a) Stock Room, Main Exit, Left Side - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to electric shock hazard when accesing a wall electrical outlet. The hot and neutral wires were reversed. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition. (a) Service Area Storage Area - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while retrieving tools or equipment from the storage area. Tools, equipment, boxes and hoses were observed on the floor. (b) Building, Southeast Corner - On or about September 4, 2013 employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while working in the service area and walking near the southeast corner. Tools, equipment, boxes and hoses were observed on the floor. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100022 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-26 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. (a) Employee Break Room - On or about September 9, 2013 employees using the break room were not protected by signs showing the allowable floor loading for the roof of the break room. |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100024 H |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: (a) Second Floor Stock Room, Stairs - On or about September 4, 2013 employees must use stairs to access the 2nd floor stock room and they are not protected by a standard railing with a midrail on the open side. |
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Citation ID |
02004 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 |
Issuance Date |
2014-01-13 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. (a) Service Bay, Southeast Corner - On or about September 4, 2013 two diesel tanks did not have labels containing the following information : product identifier, signal word and hazard statement. (b) Northeast and Southeast Building Corners - On or about September 4, 2013 oil tanks did not have labels containing the following information: product identifier, signal word and hazard statement. |
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