OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

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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:    On or about August 25, 2011, the aisleways, passageways, and rooms were not kept in a clean and orderly fashion, creating trip and fall hazards and obstructions for powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about August 25, 2011, employees operating powered industrial trucks were not provided with operator training.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9):  Synthetic web slings with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present:    On or about August 25, 2011, the employer did not remove damaged web slings, used to move steel, from service.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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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.  The Kasto horizontal band saw was unguarded and 17-inches of the blade were exposed; and    b.  The Peerless horizontal band saw was unguarded and 13-inches of the blade were exposed.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):  Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about August 25, 2011, the vertical belts on the Peerless horizontal band saw were unguarded.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:      On or about August 25, 2011, there were outlet boxes not of solid construction attached to flexible cords throughout the facility.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about August 25, 2011, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program and employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas and general lubricants.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used:     On or about August 25, 2011, the employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for all the hazardous chemicals in the workplace, such as, but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas and general lubricants.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:       On or about August 25, 2011, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to liquefied petroleum gas and general lubricants.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii):  Permanent and removable fuel containers were not securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating:      On or about August 25, 2011, the liquefied petroleum gas tank hasps were broken on the Caterpillar powered industrial truck T80C 41L731 and the tank was not secured properly.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i):  Containers in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons:    On or about August 25, 2011, a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder was stored behind the Caterpillar powered industrial truck T80C 41L731.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    On or about August 25, 2011, portable fire extinguishers were not inspected annually.  The fire extinguisher by the plasma cutter has not been inspected since December 2005.    Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):  The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    On or about August 25, 2011, although portable fire extinguishers were available for use, employees were not trained initially or annually thereafter.      Note:  Applies where all employees are expected to fight fires.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Where powered industrial trucks were found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the trucks were not taken out of service until they had been restored to safe operating condition:    On or about August 25, 2011, the Caterpillar powered industrial truck T80C 41L731 had a crack in the fork and weak brakes and was not removed from service.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    On or about August 25, 2011, the Caterpillar powered industrial truck T80C was not inspected at least daily. The powered industrial truck had a crack in the fork, weak brakes, and broken tank hasps.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):  Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    On or about August 25, 2011, a flexible cord was run through the doorway of the bathroom.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(xi):  Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables were not supported in place at intervals that ensure that they will be protected from physical damage:    On or about August 25, 2011, flexible cords were not supported.     a.  The yellow flexible cord run through the doorway was not supported.    b.  The white flexible cord in the breakroom was not supported.      NOTE:  Support shall be in the form of staples, cables ties, straps, or similar type fittings installed so as not to cause damage.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,080 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a.  On or about August 25, 2011, there was exposed electrical wiring between the electrical disconnect and switch box at the Peerless horizontal band saw that was not protected against abrasion.    b.  On or about August 25, 2011, there was exposed electrical wiring between electrical disconnects for the plasma cutter that was not protected against abrasion.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      On or about August 25, 2011, there were open, unused knockouts in the electrical disconnects for the plasma cutter.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:    On or about August 25, 2011, there was an outlet box attached to a flexible cord near the plasma cutter that was missing a cover.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2):  Switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were not enclosed in weatherproof enclosures:    On or about August 25, 2011, the switch box on Peerless horizontal band saw was not enclosed and was sitting in water.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv):  Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lamp holders or other electrical parts:    On or about August 25, 2011, the roof was leaking and overhead lighting installed in these wet locations was not constructed such that water would not enter.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):  Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about August 25, 2011, flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths.     a.  The flexible cord from the hot water tank was spliced.    b.  The yellow flexible cord run through the doorway was spliced.    c.  The flexible cord for the portable light clamped to the gray cabinet was spliced.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      On or about August 25, 2011, the flexible cord on pedestal fan near the sales desk did not have adequate strain relief provided.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, identified the document as a certification of the hazard assessment:    On or about August 25, 2011, the employer did not have a written certification of hazard assessment.  Employees were exposed to lacerations and flying particles when cutting, grinding, and handling steel.

Issued

Feb 6, 2012

Abate by

Feb 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1):  Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:      On or about August 25, 2011, the sinks, toilets, and urinals were unsanitary.