OSHA Inspection: N.F. SHELDON, INC.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    Motorcycle wash bay, N.F. Sheldon, Inc., Auburn, Massachusetts; The employees in the wash bay were exposed to electric shocks of at least 120 volts as an extension cord with damaged insulation was in use and the defective section was on the ground in a wet area.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):     Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were 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):      Service area, N.F. Sheldon Inc., Auburn, Massachusetts; The employer allows the use of extension cords at individual work stations and in the motorcycle cleaning area without requiring a visual inspection before use or on any shift for external defects exposing employees to electric shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,570 · Current $2,499 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Warehouse, N.F. Sheldon, Incorporated, Auburn, Massachusetts;  Employees were required to step over and around batteries on the floor when walking in the egress aisle by the battery charging area exposing them to slip and fall hazards as well as fire and explosion hazards in an emergency.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2):     Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area:    Warehouse, N.F. Sheldon, Incorporated, Auburn, Massachusetts; The exit route in the warehouse required the employees to walk through the battery charging area exposing them to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):     An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years:    Service Area, N.F. Sheldon, Incorporated, Auburn, Massachusetts;  Management did not perform an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance at least once every three years.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Aug 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $417 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)(ii):     In work operations where employees only handled chemicals in sealed containers which were not opened under normal conditions of use, the employer did not ensure that the material safety data sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s):      N.F. Sheldon Harley Davidson, Auburn, Massachusetts;  The employer did not ensure the material safety data sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees.

Issued

Jul 12, 2012

Abate by

Aug 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(4)(iii):     In work operations where employees only handle chemicals in sealed containers which are not opened under normal conditions of use, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with information and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) to the extent necessary to protect them in the event of a spill or leak of a hazardous chemical for a sealed container:     N.F. Sheldon Harley Davidson, Auburn, Massachusetts; Employees were not trained how to protect themselves in the event of a spill or leak of a hazardous chemical such as battery electrolyte.