OSHA Inspection: H & W TRANSFER

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a) Maintenance shop - The employer did not ensure that the K & F 16 speed drill press located in the maintenance shop had a proper guard attached, exposing employee(s) to caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    (a) Maintenance shop - The employer did not ensure that the work rest on the 6 inch bench grinder located in the maintenance shop was equal to or less than 1/8th inch from the grinding wheel, exposing employee(s) to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,517 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.    (a) Throughout site - The employer did not ensure that a written hazard communication program was implemented exposing employee(s) to hazards such as struck-by, caught-in and, fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    (a) Shop area - The employer did not ensure that the 500 gal. and a 250 gal. motor oil tanks that were located in the maintenance shop were marked with the proper contents of the tanks, exposing employees to possible fire and, or health hazards.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    (a) Throughout site -The employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment was conducted throughout the yard and shop area, exposing employees to possible struck-by, caught-in and fire hazards.