OSHA Inspection: TEXAS TRUCK & TRAILER

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the forklift upon ejection or crushed by the forklift in the event of a tip over.  On or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior there to, employees operated the Toyota forklift model number 7FGU30 without a seatbelt, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the forklift upon ejection or crushed by the forklift in the event of  a tip over.   Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this hazard would be to ensure that forklift seat belts are installed, in a working manner, and used by employees at all times.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all forklifts are equipped with seatbelts.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:  On or about January 9, 2013, the employer required the use of tight fitting respirators but had not developed and implemented a respiratory protection program.  Employees spraying truck bed liners use diisocyanates while spraying, exposing them to an inhalation hazard.    Elements of a required respiratory program include, but are not limited to, medical evaluations for employees required to use respirators, fit testing for tight fitting respirators, training in use and care of respirator and a change-out schedule for respirator cartridges.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a respiratory protection program is developed, implemented, and maintained for all employees required to use a tight fitting respirator.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous conditions: On or about January 9, 2013, the employer did not require employees to use appropriate hand protection while spraying truck beds with Line-X products that contain diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), subjecting employees to dermal exposure. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that hand protection is required when employees are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption or harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):  The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): On or about January 9, 2013, and at times prior there to, employees operated the Toyota forklift model number 7FGU30 without being certified, exposing other employees to the hazard of being struck by the forklift.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all forklift operators are trained and certified in the operation of the lifts they use.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about January 9, 2013, 110-V flexible cords were used as permanent wiring and affixed to the structure, exposing employees to burn and electrical shock hazards.  a:  Two extension cord reels were powered by flexible wiring in the facility.  The reels were used to power various 110-volt tools.    b:  An extension cord passed through the wall of the spray booth to power a fluorescent lamp in the booth.    c:  An extension cord was spliced into a fluorescent lamp on the shelf outside of the spray booth.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are not used as for permanent wiring.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):  Flexible cords and cable were used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors: On or about January 9, 2013, a 110-V orange extension cord powering the fluorescent lamp in the spray booth was run through a hole in wall, exposing employees to burn and electrical shock hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cables donot pass through walls, ceilings, or floors.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about January 9, 2013, a flexible cable was cut and used to power a fluorescent lamp on a shelf outside of the spray booth, exposing employees to burns and smoke inhalation from arcing/fire.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are only used in continuous lengths without splice or tap.

Issued

2013-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about January 9, 2013, the employer did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals they work with, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to inhalation and absorption of hazardous chemicals.   As an example, the MSDS for Line-X CU-33 Isocyanate states that inhalation and skin contact could cause respiratory irritation and sensitization leading to a hyper-reactive response to even minimal concentrations of MDI.  The MSDS states that chemical resistant protective gloves such as neoprene, chlorinated polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, butyl rubber, fluoroelastomer, or nitrile rubber should be worn.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure a hazard communication program is developed and implemented.