OSHA Inspection: FRICTION STIR LINK, INC.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):   The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  (a) The employer did not establish an energy control program (Lockout/Tagout) ton ensure employees or contractors who perform maintenance or servicing activities were not exposed to unexpected energizing, start-up, or release of stored energy.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  The employer did not develop and document for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees or subcontractors were engaged in activities required lockout/tagout.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):   The training program of the employer did not include all the training elements listed under Items A-C of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  (a)  The employer did not provide training affected employees to ensure they understood the purpose and use of the energy control procedures when subcontractors were performing servicing and maintenance.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):   Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a)  The Yale Propane Forklift (S/N:  B818N02313Y) had holes in the forks of the forklift without prior approval from the manufacturer exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):   An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years.  (a)  Forklift re-evaluation was not being conducted at least once every three years to ensure the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Dec 22, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):   Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:  (a) The Toyota Propane Forklift (S/N:  E627894) and Yale Propane Forklift (S/N:  B818N02313Y) were not examined at least daily to ensure it was in safe working order.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Dec 22, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v):   Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:  (a)  The pendant control for the Handling Systems 2 Ton Capacity ACI hoist was not labeled for the down motion exposing employees to struck by hazards.  (b)  The radio control for the Superior Crane Corp 10 Ton Capacity (S/N:  16372) overhead crane was not labeled with the different functions on the control exposing employees to struck by hazards.  (c)  The radio control for the Schuette Crane Corp overhead crane (S/N:  785517A-9) was not labeled with the different functions on the control exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Jan 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):   The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  (a)  Frequent inspection, on daily to monthly intervals, were not conducted on the overhead cranes to ensure all lifting parts, components, and safe guards were functioning, adjusted, and in good repair.

Issued

Dec 1, 2011

Abate by

Dec 22, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):   The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  (a)  Friction Stir Link, Inc. did not maintain a log of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA form 300).  (b)  Friction Stir Link, Inc. did not maintain the OSHA 300A Summary of  Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.