OSHA Inspection: SLAYTER, LLC

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.      On or before July 9, 2012 the floor of the front of the mechanic shop was not maintained to provide drainage of rainwater.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.      a) The employer did not explain all energy sources applicable to Cram-A-Lot, Selco, and Will pak Baler cardboard compressors. The employer did not identify stored energy sources such as that existing in the cardboard compressors. The employer did not identify and communicate the necessary methods and means to control this energy.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.      a) Mechanic shop: Employees did not have suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes or skin.  Employees handle chemicals such as, Astro I.  Employees transfer the product(s) from a 55 gallon barrel to secondary containers for dilution. The diluted solution(s) is used to clean chrome on trucks.  The Astro I is a chrome cleaner that contains hydroflouric acid.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).      a) Mechanic shop; The employer failed to ensure employees operating Hyster Forklifts were adequately instructed in safe operations of the truck, such as, a review of the operators manual and importance of safety features.  Employees disconnected the back-up alarms on the forklifts while operating them.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.      a) Mechanic shop; Two drill press did not have a guard around the bit to prevent a point of operation injury:        1. JET drill press, Model#: JMD-18, S/N: 7178312        2. 8" Delta drill press

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Exposure of blades. When the periphery of the blades of a fan is less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded. The guard shall have openings no larger than one-half (1/2) inch.      a) Cardboard shop; A fan used for cooling purposes was observed missing the guard and had openings larger than 1/2 inch. The fan has an approximately 11 inch opening on the front and side. This condition exposed employees to an amupation hazard.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.      a) Mechanic shop: A Delta Shopmaster Bench Grinder pedestal was not secured from moving or walking during use.  Inadvertent movement of the grinder could cause work piece slippage and loss of control resulting in employee injury and/or abrasive wheel breakage.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.      a) Mechanic shop; Compressed oxygen cylinders were stored with acetylene gas cylinders on carts that did not have a fire resistant barrier.    b) Cylinder storage room in rear of mechanic shop; Compressed oxygen cylinders and acetylene gas cylinders were stored together. The cylinders did not have a fire resistant barrier to seperate them and the cylinders were not seperated by at  least 20 feet.    These conditions exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.      a) Mechanic shop; An electrical panelboard had four (4) uncovered circuit breaker openings that exposed employees to possible contact with live electrical conductors and the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.      a) Cardboard shop; a electrical powercord was spliced and used to power a fan. The powercord was plugged in to a powertap and spliced to the wires of the fan. The splicing exposed bare wiring exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Oct 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A) were not kept by the establishment:      The employer did not record work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA Form 300, nor did the employer complete the annual summary of injuries and illnesses on the OSHA Form 300A.  The employer did not have these required forms for recording injuries and illnesses for year(s) 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.  The forms are required to be maintained for five (5) years following the end of the calendar year that these records cover.

Issued

Sep 14, 2012

Abate by

Sep 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either:      a) Mechanic shop: The employer did not ensure all containers were properly labeled.  The condition applies to a 55 gallon drum that is labeled hydraulic fluid but is used to store diesel.