OSHA Inspection: GULF MANUFACTURING INC.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not 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):        645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT, Facility: On or about 10/22/2012 the employer did not establish a fork truck Training program. An employee was driving a forklift without being trained by the employer.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:         645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT.: Fabrication area: On or about 10/22/2012 synthetic web slings were not marked to show rated capacity.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2160.00 · Current $1296.00 Reduced

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      645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT., Production area: On or about 10/22/2012 the employer did not ensure that the work rest on the Continantal International bench grinder was adjusted to one eighth inch.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

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.:       645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT., Facility: On or about 10/22/2012 the employer did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:        645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT: Outside storage building: On or about 10/22/2012 the employer was storing Oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders next to each other.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1440.00 · Current $864.00 Reduced

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:         645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT. fabrication area: On or about 10/22/2012 the pedestal industrial fan plug was missing the ground pin.

Issued

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:           645 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT: Fabrication Area: On or about 10/22/2012 the electrical panel near the exit door was missing two circuit breakers and the two openings were not provided with covers exposing.