OSHA Inspection: SOLMET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Jan 30, 2013

Abate by

Feb 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

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 and before November 27, 2012, evaluations had not been completed every three years for company employees required to operate forklifts.

Issued

Jan 30, 2013

Abate by

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):   The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    On or about November 27, 2012, cranes in the facility were not inspected in accordance with 1910.179(j)(2)(i) through 1910.179(j)(2)(iv).    ABATEMENT NOTE:    1910.179(j)(2)(i): All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation. Daily.    1910.179(j)(2)(ii): Deterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other parts of air or hydraulic systems. Daily.    1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Hooks with deformation or cracks. Visual inspection daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected. For hooks with cracks or having more than 15 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 10 twist from the plane of the unbent hook refer to paragraph (l)(3)(iii)(a) of this section.    1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations. Visual inspection daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected.

Issued

Jan 30, 2013

Abate by

Feb 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):     Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    The company maintained portable fire extinguishers throughout the facility for use with incipient stage fires. On or about November 27, 2012, visual monthly inspections had not been conducted.