OSHA Inspection: A. FINKL & SONS CO.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The lockout tagout procedures created by the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including (a) through (d) of this paragraph.    a) The employer failed to ensure that the lockout tagout procedures adequately outlined the rules, restart procedures, and techniques to be utilized for the control of each hazardous energy source on equipment including the Overhead Cranes.    b) The employer failed to ensure that the lockout tagout procedures adequately outlined the rules, restart procedures, and techniques to be utilized for the control of each hazardous energy source on equipment including the Manipulators and Huma Cutter Trucks.    c) The employer failed to ensure that the lockout tagout procedures adequately outlined the rules, restart procedures, and techniques to be utilized for the control of each hazardous energy source on equipment including the Compressors and Boilers.     d) The employer failed to ensure that the lockout tagout procedures adequately outlined the rules, restart procedures, and techniques to be utilized for the control of each hazardous energy source on equipment including the Heat Treat Furnaces.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Dec 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources during the application of lockout tagout.    a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to provide persons with sufficient protective materials and hardware, such as locking mechanisms to secure the pneumatic and gas on machines and equipment, an adequate number of locks to use while performing lockout tagout operations on machines such as the Hydraulic Presses, Furnaces, Cranes and Manipulators.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): Powered industrial trucks, equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, were not marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.    a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that powered industrial trucks, such as the Ingot Forklift, that were equipped with front end attachments other than the factory installed attachments, such as the fork caps which was used to move hot pieces of steel, were marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and the attachment combination at the maximum elevation with the load laterally centered.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): Powered industrial trucks did not have all nameplates and markings in place and also have them maintained in a legible condition.    a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that all powered industrial trucks, such as the Ingot Forklift and the Clark Forklift #3822, were provided with nameplates and that when provided with nameplates that those nameplates were maintained in a legible condition.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 paragraph (l) of this standard.    a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that all persons who operated powered industrial trucks, such as the Sitdown Forklifts, and Manlifts, were competent to operate trucks safely as demonstrated through the completion of an evaluation and training.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of the crane was not plainly marked on each side of the crane, and if the crane has more than one hoisting unit, each hoist did not have its rated load marked on it or its load block and these markings were not clearly legible from the ground or floor.    a) Forge Shop 1, Forge Shop 2, Cameron, Machine Shop 2, Machine Shop 2 Annex, and Heat Treat- The employer failed to ensure that all cranes and all hoists on cranes with more than one hoisting unit, such as Cranes #T2482, #T2480, #T865, #T2108, #T3454, #T852, #T2313, #T3310, #T3654, #T3479, #T677, were plainly marked on each side of the crane and hoisting unit with the capacity those areas of the crane.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(f)(4)(iv): The wearing surface of all brake drums or discs on cranes were not smooth.    a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that all brake drums and brake shoes had a smooth wearing surface on cranes such as Crane #T2480.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(f)(4)(ix): Brakes on the trolleys and bridges of cranes did not have ample thermal capacity for the frequency of operation required by the service to prevent impairment of functions from overheating.    a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that all trolleys and bridges for cranes at the facility, such as Crane #T2480, were equipped with brakes that had an ample thermal capacity for the frequency of operation that was required by the service to prevent impairment of functions from overheating.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(h)(1)(i): Sheave grooves were not smooth and free from surface defects which could cause damage to crane hoisting ropes.    a) Cameron, Forge Shop 1, Machine Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that all sheave grooves were smooth and free from surface defects that could cause damage to hoisting ropes on cranes such as Cranes #T3654, #T677, and #T2313.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(h)(2)(viii): Crane replacement rope was not the same size as the original rope furnished by the crane manufacturer.    a) Forge Shop 1- The employer failed to ensure that crane ropes were replaced with the same size rope as originally provided by the manufacturer on cranes such as Crane #T677.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(i): Cranes in need of adjustments and repairs did not have precautions taken as required by (a) through (e) of this standard.    a) Machine Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that precautions were taken on any and all cranes in need of adjustments and repairs, such as Crane #T2313.  When cranes were in need of repair, and during the time of repair, the employer did not ensure that  precautions were taken as required by (a) through (e) of this standard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that all deterioration on crane ropes, that would result in appreciable loss of original strength, from a number of broken outside wires and the degree of distribution or concentration of such broken wires, was carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use constituted a safety hazard during monthly rope inspections.    a) Machine Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that a thorough inspection of all ropes was completed and that a number of broken outside wires and the degree of distribution or concentration of such broken wires were carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard on cranes such as the rope used on Crane #T3310.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that all deterioration on crane ropes, that would result in appreciable loss of original strength, from worn outside wires, was carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use constituted a safety hazard during monthly rope inspections.     a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that a thorough inspection of all ropes was completed and that worn outside wires were carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard on cranes such as the rope used on Cranes #T2480 and #T2482, which had worn outside wires that were separating from each other and the core of the rope.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1)(vi): The employer did not ensure that all deterioration on crane ropes, that would result in appreciable loss of original strength, from severe kinking or crushing, was carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use constituted a safety hazard during monthly rope inspections.    a) Machine Shop 2, Machine Shop 2 Annex- The employer failed to ensure that a thorough inspection of all ropes was completed and kinks in running ropes were carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard on cranes such as the rope used on Cranes #T2313, #T852 and #T2108.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): At the beginning of each operator's shift, the upper limit switch of each hoist was not tested out under no load.     a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that all operators checked the upper limit switch of each hoist, under no load, at the start of the operators shift on cranes such as Cranes #T2482, #T2480, #T3654, #T3479, #T3310, #T2313, #T852, #T3454, #T865, #T2108 and #T677.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures.    a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that live parts, such as the bus bar within the lighting panel that was operating at or above 220 volts, were guarded against accidental contact by use of a cabinet or other forms of approved enclosures.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed.    a) Annex- The employer failed to ensure that conductors entering boxes, such as the 220 Volt Gilson Mixer cord entering the disconnect box, were protected from abrasion and that all boxes were kept closed.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,500 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.    a) Annex- The employer failed to ensure that flexible cords and cables, such as the cord running into the 220 Volt Gilson Mixer, were provided with strain relief to prevent pull from being transferred to joints.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment was not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects, such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation, and for evidence of possible internal damage, such as pinched or crushed outer jacket.     a) Heat Treat Area- The employer failed to ensure that portable plug and cord connected equipment, such as the 220 Volt Industrial Fans next to the Heat Treat water tank, were visually inspected before use for external defects such as damage to the outer jacket or insulation.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): When there was a defect or evidence of damage to portable plug and cord connected equipment that may have exposed an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service, and it was not ensured that no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe had been made.    a) Annex- The employer failed to ensure that portable plug and cord connected equipment, such as the Milwaukee Drill that was used to mix motar, was free from defect or evidence of damage, such as taped over splices in the cord, which may expose employees to injury.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(ii): Attachment plugs for portable plug and cord connected equipment were altered in a manner which would prevent proper continuity of the equipment grounding conductor at the point where plugs are attached to receptacles.     a) Annex- The employer failed to ensure that attachment plugs on portable plug and cord connected equipment, such as the Milwaukee Drill that was used to mix motar, were not altered in a manner which would prevent the proper continuity of the equipment grounding conductor, such as the removal of the grounding pin, for where the plug attached to receptacles.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.    a) Annex- The employer failed to ensure that open pits, in areas such as the ladle rebricking area, were guarded by standard railings and/or covers to protect employees from the hazards of the pit opening.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): All deficiencies identified during the frequent inspections of cranes were not carefully examined.    a) Forge Shop 2, Machine Shop 2 Annex, Cameron, Service Center- On or about February 1, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that all deficiencies found during frequent inspections, such as the daily inspections performed for each crane by the operator, were carefully examined.  Deficiencies identified in frequent inspections included malfunctioning bridge brakes, trolley brakes, main hoist brakes, radio controls, and missing bolt(s), on cranes such as the Middle Bay North Crane in the Service Center, Crane #T3654, Crane #T2108, and Crane #T2480.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe conditions disclosed by the inspection requirements of paragraph (j) of this section were not corrected before operation of the crane was resumed.     a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that all unsafe conditions found during inspections of the cranes, such as the worn bridge brake drum on Crane #T2480, were corrected before operation of the cranes were resumed.     b) Machine Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that all unsafe conditions found during inspections of the cranes, such as the damaged sheaves and a malfunctioning 20 Ton hook hoist brake on Crane #T2313, were corrected before operation of the cranes were resumed.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $50,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and were placed in service after examinations showed conditions that adversely affected the safety of the vehicle.  Such examinations were not made at least daily. And where industrial trucks were used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined prior to or after each shift. Defects, when found, were not immediately reported and corrected.     a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that an examination was performed of all powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts Clark #3823, Toyota #70623, Clark #3824 and Genie Manlift #3801, prior to being placed into service and where the trucks were used on a round-the-clock basis they were not examined at the start or end of each of the shifts.     b) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that powered industrial trucks, such as the Gurlinger Straddle Carrier #T3563, was removed from service after examinations showed conditions that would adversely affect the safety of the vehicles, such as leaking tires, leaking fluids, bad shocks, and damaged or missing wheel guards.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 311353866, Citation 1, Item 2(a), issued on February 22, 2008, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 309882108, Citation 2, Item 2(a), issued on September 12, 2006, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 308528215, Citation 1, Item 1, issued on March 7, 2005, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 306718644, Citation 1, Item 5, issued on August 14, 2003, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Abate by

Aug 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10): Industrial trucks were not kept in a clean condition, free of lint, excess oil, and grease.    a) Facility Wide- The employer failed to ensure that all powered industrial trucks, such as Gurlinger Straddle Truck #T3563 was kept in a clean condition and free from lint, excess oil, and grease.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.       A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 311353866, Citation 1, Item 2(b), issued on February 22, 2008, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 309882108, Citation 2, Item 2(b), issued on September 12, 2006, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 308528215, Citation 1, Item 1, issued on March 7, 2005, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.      A. Finkl & Sons Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 306718644, Citation 1, Item 5, issued on August 14, 2003, with respect to the workplace at 2011 North Southport, Chicago, Illinois.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a): At the end of each calendar year, the OSHA 300 Log was not reviewed to verify that all entries were complete and accurate, an annual summary of injuries and illnesses was not recorded based upon the OSHA 300 Log, the summary was not certified and was not posted.     a) The employer failed to ensure that all the of the OSHA 300 Log entries were complete and accurate and correct, the OSHA 300A Summary Form or its equivalent was completed to create a summary of those injuries, that the summary was certified by a company executive, and that the summary was posted by no later than February 1st of the following year, for years such as the year 2011s OSHA 300A Summary Form.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.