OSHA Inspection: EMS INDUSTRIAL INC

Issued

Jan 24, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $140 · Current $140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) as referenced by 29 CFR 1915.120:     An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.    a.)  EMS Industrial Inc., Shop Area, Caterpillar Forklift, Serial No. AT-8700-599, Type LP, Capacity 8000 lbs., Model 6040K-STR.  On or about January 10, 2013, the employer did not conduct a performance evaluation every three years for each operator of the powered industrial truck used in the shop and yard areas.      EMS Industrial Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 309732253, Citation 2, Item 2, issued on May 27, 2009.

Issued

Jan 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    a.)  EMS Industrial Inc., Superintendent's cubicles, 2nd floor, Relocatable Power Tap, Model BB-05, 125VAC, 15A max load.  On or about January 10, 2013, an energized re-locatable power tap, with six (6) outlets, was not being used as to its listed and labeled purpose in that a Haier portable refrigerator (Model BC1117LW, Serial No. D2002625665, 115V) and an Emerson microwave (Model No. MT3060, 120V, 600w-1050w) were plugged into the unit.    b.)  EMS Industrial Inc., Shop, Break Area, American Power Conversion (APC) re-locatable power tap, UL1363, 120V, 15amp, 50/60Hz.  On or about January 10, 2013, an energized re-locatable power tap with seven (7) outlets, was not being used as to its listed and labeled purpose in that two large vending machines were plugged into the unit.

Issued

Jan 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;    a.)  EMS Industrial Inc., Superintendent's cubicles, 2nd floor, Relocatable Power Tap, Model BB-05, 125VAC, 15A max load.  On or about January 10, 2013, an energized re-locatable power tap, with six (6) outlets, was being used in lieu of permanent wiring in that a Haier portable refrigerator (Model BC1117LW, Serial No. D2002625665, 115V) and an Emerson microwave (Model No. MT3060, 120V, 600w-1050w) were plugged into the unit instead of directly into a 120V duplex receptacle.    b.)  EMS Industrial Inc., Shop, Break Area, American Power Conversion (APC) relocatable power tap, UL1363, 120v, 15 amp, 50/60Hz.  On or about January 10, 2013, an energized re-locatable power tap, with seven (7) outlets, was being used in lieu of permanent wiring in that two large vending machines were plugged into the unit instead of directly into a 120V duplex receptacle.

Issued

Jan 24, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.87(c)(5):     The employer shall ensure that each first aid provider maintains current first aid and CPR certifications, such as issued by the Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other equivalent organization.    a.)  EMS Industrial Inc.  On or about January 10, 2013, the employer did not ensure employees previously trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation maintained current certifications.