OSHA Inspection: WICK'S TRUCK TRAILERS, INC.

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Abate by

Aug 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):  The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s)  were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material being cut:    10580 S. 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68138 (West End of Shop): The employer did not ensure that an adequate guard was used on the DeWalt Radial Saw.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Abate by

Aug 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

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:  		  10580 S. 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68138 (East End of Shop): A tongue guard on the 8795 Pedestal Grinder bench grinder was not being used to ensure that it was adjusted to a 1/4 inch opening. The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top opening was 1/2 of an inch.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with these citations.

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Abate by

Aug 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which were subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors:    10580 S. 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68138 (Blast Bay): The employer is failing to ensure that welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which were subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. This violation was most recently observed at a jobsite located at 10580 S. 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68138.An employee was cutting on a 55-gallon drum which previously held lacquer thinner (a DOT Class 3 Flammable Liquid) in order to complete work on a coupler for a bulk trailer.  The drum had not been cleaned or purged when the employee began cutting on it. The drum exploded; causing significant injuries to the employee.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.