OSHA Inspection: HURRICANE CARGO, INC.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3825.00 · Current $3825.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Weld Area - On or about May 15, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the Exit door  behind the chop saw table was free from all obstructions including the chop saw table, exposing employees to a fire hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $3060.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):     Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) Production Area Entryway - On or about May 15, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the door next to the pedestrian exit door could not be mistaken for an exit by marking it as Not an Exit, exposing employees to a fire hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQURED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $3600.00

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(ii):     Wastes were not collected and removed as often as necessary to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition:    a) Mens Restroom in Production Area - On or about May 15, 2012, employees were exposed to possible health hazards due to excessive soiled toilet paper littering the floors of the stalls and soiled toilets.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00

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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) Throughout Production Area - On or about May 15, 2012, the employer did not establish a program for energy control procedures to ensure employees were isolated from sources of energy while maintenance was being performed on machinery, exposing employees to amputation and electrical hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $3600.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a) Throughout the Plant - On or about May 15, 2012, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial trucks (PITs) received comprehensive training that consisted of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operators performance, exposing employees to potential struck-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) Throughout Plant - On or about May 15, 2012, the employees were operating the Optimum 50 Nissan powered industrial truck (forklift) designated as P5, with one headlight that was not operational and had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating conductions, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2700.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):     There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) Wood Department- On or about May 15, 2012, a red extension cord used to power the hand drill had worn outer sheathing, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2700.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):     Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):    a) Wood Department - On or about May 15, 2012, a flexible cord was substitute for the fixed wiring of a 120-volt duplex receptacle outlet mounted on the 10-inch Delta Tilting Arbor Saw, exposing employees to a possible fire hazard.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Wood Department - On or about May 15, 2012, the flexible power cord that energized the electrical outlet on the Delta Tilting Arbor Saw did not have strain relief, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):     A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) Paint Department - On or about May 15, 2012, the employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear tight-fitting facepiece respirators that were using chemicals such as but not limited to No. 7960-330 and No. 8655 Waterbase coatings, exposing employees to possible respiratory hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:    a) Paint Department - On or about May 15, 2012, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a written hazard communication program at the workplace, exposing employees to possible skin and respiratory irritations from chemicals including but not limited to No. 7960-330 and No. 8655 Waterbase coatings being used to coat the exterior of the trailers.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED