OSHA Inspection: BASS SIGNAL CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which was incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA;  The cylinders were stored in the garage bay, just outside of the restroom, exposed to foot and vehicle traffic. The cylinders are used for daily welding and cutting operations.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $4,410

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; the employer failed to develop specific procedures for the Ben Pearson Tubemaster, vehicle lift which has hydraulic, pneumatic, and gravity energy sources in which, employees are required to perform servicing and maintenance.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $4,410

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees were exposed to potential struck-by and caught-in hazards while performing maintenance tasks on machinery that required lockout/tagout. The employer failed to ensure that the employees were trained in performing lockout/tagout.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $2,142

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; fire extinguishers had not been inspected on a monthly basis since 09/11/2012 where employees are required to fight incipient level fires.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; portable fire extinguishers were not inspected annually since September, 2011. Employees are required to fight incipient level fires.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $2,142

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees were exposed to struck-by hazards where the drill press was not permanently affixed to the floor.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,821 · Current $1,821

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s)    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Millidegeville, GA; employees were exposed to struck-by hazards where the bench grinder was missing the side guard covering the grinding wheel.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees performing grinding operations were exposed to struck-by hazards where the work rest on the bench grinder was not installed.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while performing grinding operations where the employer failed to ensure that the tongue guard was installed.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees were exposed to electrical hazards while performing grinding operations where the ground pin for the power cord was removed.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Nov 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees were using compressed air at greater than 100 P.S.I. to clean dirt from the floor.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 Industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees were exposed to fire hazards where an oxygen cylinder was stored with acetylene cylinders.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    On or about 10/02/2012 at 251 industrial Park Drive Milledgeville, GA; employees are exposed to struck-by hazards where the employer failed to evaluate the training of employees operating powered industrial trucks.