OSHA Inspection: SIEVEKING INC.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings on all open sides:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO 63042, workers were not protected by standard railings on all open sides  in the following areas:    1) REFUELING STATION-Drivers were required to stand along the edge of the platform in the refueling station, approximately 9 feet 8 inches, above the adjacent ground level.    2) PART DEPARTMENT-Workers were reqiuired to stand along an open side, on the second level, approximately 9 feet 6 inches, above the adjacent floor level.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired by either maintenance department or the manufacturer:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO 63049, at this facility, the employer did not remove service ladders with defects until repaired.  The workers udsing the ladders were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every three (3) years:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, at this facility, the employer failed to conduct an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance at least once every three (3) years.  Employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):      JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, at this facility, located in the Warehouse, a safety check of a Yale Forklift Model: GLC 040AFNUAE882, S/N: 809N02066S, revealed the emergency brakes would not prevent the forklift from moving when accerlerated.  Employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d):  Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected by a competent person each day, before being used, for damage or defects:      JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, at this facility, Synthetic web slings were not inspected by a competent person prior to each use.  The workers were exposed to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Aug 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:                                                                                                                                            JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, at this facility, Synthetic web slings with snags, tears and cuts were used to lift and load fuel tanks weigting ups to 1,000lbs, and were not removed from service.  The workers were exposed to struck-by hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by a drill press:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, in the maintenance service shop, a Dayton Drill Press was not equipped with a guard.  The workers were exposed to a rotating part hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Aug 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:      JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO 63042, in the vehicle maintenance shop , the abrasive wheel on the right side of the grinder (illegible lablel) was not provided with a safety guard which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Aug 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, the distance between the work rest and wheel on the pedestal grinder in the maintenance shop was 1 1/4 inch.  Workers were exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Aug 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO 63049, the distance between the wheel and tongue on the pedestal grinder in the maintenance shop was 1 3/4 inch.  Workers were exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Aug 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    JOB SITE: 4636 Waldo Industrial Drive, High Ridge, MO  63049, at this facility, the employer failed to enssure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check, thus exposing employees to a fire hazard.  The following exitnguishers did not have a maintenance check since Oct 2010:    1) In Truck #57.  2) In the warehouse, next to the loading dock.  3) In the lube storage tank area.  4) Refueling Terminal.  5) In the Parts Department.