OSHA Inspection: DOUBLE R TRAILER MFG, INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a)  On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguishers were not readily accessible for use and found blocked with miscellaneous equipment and/or supplies.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):     Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    (a) On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, portable fire extinguishers were located throughout the workplace and had not received visual checks to ensure they were charged and ready for use in the event of a fire.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):     The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    (a) On or about July 18, 2012, and at times thereto, the employer anticiipated use of the fire extinguishers to fight small fires in the workplace and did not offer instruction to employees on the hazards of fighting a fire, and how to properly operate the fire extinguishers, and how to properly operate the fire extinguishers, and what procedures to follow in alerting others to the fire emergency.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9):     All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219    (a)  Woodshop:  On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the belt and pulley on the Ridgid table saw model TS3650 did not have a guard.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1):     Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    (a)  Woodshop: On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized a Ridgid table saw, model TS3550 without a guard.    Note: Abatement certification IS NOT required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):     Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    (a) RV Trailer: On or about July 18, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide an approved fitting mounted on the side of the box for a two pole, 240 volt flexible cord that was directly wired into the panel. The cover was not installed and the cable entered through the open front of the box.     Note: Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2):     Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures approved for the purpose and were not dead front    (a)  RV Trailer:  On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an electric panelboard was not equipped with a dead front enclosure.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a)  Main Shop floor: On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an extension cord with exposed conductors was in need of strain relief.    (b)  Trailer:  On or about July 18, 2012, the employer did not ensure strain relief was provided in electrical power box.    (c)  East entry into main shop: On or about July 18, 2012, the hanging pendant box with exposed conductors was in need of strain relief.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Shop floor:  On or about July 18, 2012, two 4-way junction boxes were found hanging from the ceiling and in use with temporary wiring on the floor.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    (a)  Back of the Shop: On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, The Lincoln Electric Welder Power MIG 255 did not have a grounding prong.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) East entry into the main shop: On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a pendant switch box had two  knockouts missing exposing the internal conductors.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    (a) West wall in wood cutting department:  On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the electrical outlet was missing a cover.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(a):     Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    (a) Back of the Main Shop:  On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the Lincoln Electric Welder Power MIG 255 gauges had the protective covers removed.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):     Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    (a)  Entry into Shop:  On or about July 18, 2012, oxygen cylinders were found not properly chained and stored to prevent the potential of being knocked over.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):     The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    (a) (Panel A): On or about July 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the required working space was blocked with five (5) unservicable welders.    Note: Abatement certification IS NOT required for this item.