OSHA Inspection: MAZEL & CO.

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests in accordance with Tables I-5 and I-6:    (a) Type 1 Class 0 White Rubber Co. rubber insulating gloves were not tested every six months after first issue. The gloves are used by the in-house electrician when performing voltage checks after powering down equipment and before performing work. On or about 5/29/2012 the gloves were used when troubleshooting and replacing the PC of machine #2 (230 volts).      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(xii):     The employer did not certify that electrical protective equipment had been tested in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(viii), (b)(2)(ix), and (b)(2)(xi) of this section:    (a) The Type 1 Class 0 White Rubber Co. gloves used by the in-house electrician have not been certified that they have been electrically tested.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    On or about 5/30/2012,    (a) The horn on the Caterpillar 50 CN-786 forklift was not functioning, exposing the operator and employees in the southwest section of the building to struck-by hazards associated with a lack of ability to provide an audible warning and therefore safe operation of a forklift. The forklift was not removed from service despite the need for repair.    (b) The horn, brake lights, and head lights on the Yale 671383 forklift were not functioning, exposing the operator and employees in the northeast section of the building to struck-by hazards associated with a lack of ability to provide audible and visible warnings and therefore safe operation of a forklift. The forklift was not removed from service despite the need for repair.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    (a) The employer did not develop and implement a pre-use daily check of its Caterpillar 50 CN-786 and Yale 671383 forklifts. This resulted in defective horns and lights which went unnoticed, exposing the operator and any employees working nearby to struck-by hazards associated with a lack of ability to provide audible and visible warnings and therefore safe operation of a forklift.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i):     When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:    (a) A screwdriver and cutting tool used by the electrician in performing work are not insulated properly for electrical work and are not marked as being acceptable for electrical work.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6):     The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:    (a) The nameplates located adjacent to the driver's seat on the Caterpillar 50 CN-786 and Yale 671383 forklifts were illegible. Both were covered with grease and the nameplate on the Caterpillar 50 CN-786 had a sticker on it.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).