OSHA Inspection: MAC TRAILER MFG. INC.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $2,805 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(iii):     Ladders were used on surfaces which did not provide a secure footing:    On the day of the inspection at least two employees were observed using step ladders which had not been unfolded during use.  The bottom of the foot was not placed firmly flat on the floor.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $1,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(c):     Personal protective equipment was not of safe design and construction for the work to be performed:    Employees welding in some locations performing trailer assembly were not provided with protection from welding radiation for their necks and arms.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 30, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): \r\n\r\nPersonal protective equipment used to comply with 1910.132 was not provided at no cost to employees:\r\n\r\nEmployees welding in some locations performing trailer assembly were required to reimburse the employer for the cost of their welding helmets. \r\n\r\n

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,610 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):     29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to the items of this section:    AVD:    No specific lockout procedure was developed for the moving floor trailers, which were operated in the assembly department.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Aug 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 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 and sparks:    1.	On  7/15/2011 at least 4 Dewalt circular saws used by employees had damaged guards.  In one case the spring loaded guard was stuck open, two others had a broken off guard at the front portion of the blade and one had a broken guard mounting.    2.	On 5/25/2011 the, "large rolls" in the fab shop was unguarded.  A safety cable on the machine was lying on the floor around the machine and the limit switch was jammed with metal so it would not move.    3.	On 5/25/2011 the Wells bandsaw located in the maintenance shop was unguarded on the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Aug 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $3,366

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): \r\n\r\nGrinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:\r\n\r\nThe Dewalt grinder in the mounting building had a work rest that was 5/8 inches from the right wheel and 3/4 inches from the left wheel.\r\n

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Aug 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): \r\n\r\nThe 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:\r\n\r\nThe Dewalt grinder in mounting building had a tongue guard that was 1 1/8i nches from the right wheel and 1 1/8 inches from the left wheel.\r\n

Issued

Aug 12, 2011

Abate by

Sep 26, 2011

Penalty

Initial $27,500 · Current $16,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):     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:    Employees welding in the assembly department were not protected from rays from welders across the aisle and from workers welding on the same trailer.     Note:  Mac Trailer Manufacturing Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311494496, citation number 1 item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/15/2008, with respect to a workplace located at  this same location.