OSHA Inspection: S & H TRANSPORTATION, INC.

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 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:   Employee(s) operating the Central Machinery 8 inch bench grinder in the truck shop were exposed to struck by hazards while grinding materials due to the work rest being approximately 1-1/2 inch from the abrasive wheels.

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:   Employee(s) operating the Central Machinery 8 inch bench grinder in the truck shop were exposed to struck by hazards while grinding materials due to no adjustable tongue guards being provided for the abrasive wheels.

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 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 (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:       Employee(s) working in the truck shop were exposed to an explosion hazard due to oxygen and acetylene cylinders being stored together along the north wall.

Issued

Jun 7, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:   Employee(s) working in the truck shop near electrical control boxes EF-9 and EF-29 along the north wall were exposed to electrical hazards due to 1/2 inch diameter bulbholder openings on the front side of the two electrical control boxes not being effectively closed to prevent employee access to live parts.