OSHA Inspection: TULLAHOMA INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     (a)  On or about 02/27/13 - 231 Carlee Street, Brilliant, AL, Department 1, the point of operation on sewing machines was not guarded.    (b)  On or about 02/27/13 - 231 Carlee Street, Brilliant, AL, Department 2, the point of operation on sewing machines was not guarded.    (c)  On or about 02/27/13 - 231 Carlee Street, Brilliant, AL, Department 3, the point of operation on sewing machines was not guarded.    (d)  On or about 02/27/13 - 231 Carlee Street, Brilliant, AL, Eton Department 4, the point of operation on sewing machines was not guarded.    (e)  On or about 02/27/13 - 231 Carlee Street, Brilliant, AL, Eton Department 5, the point of operation on sewing machines was not guarded.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 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:     (a)    On or about 2/27/13 - Maintenance Shop, a bench mounted grinder had a work rest adjusted to approximately 2 inches.     (b)    On or about 2/27/13 - Maintenance Shop, ETON Department 4, a bench mounted grinder did not have a work rest installed.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:  (a)    On or about 2/27/13 - Maintanance Shop, a Wissota bench mounted grinder had it's peripheral guards over one-inch from the abrasive wheel.  (b)    On or about 2/27/13 - Maintanance Area, ETON Department 4, a Ryobi bench mounted grinder did not have peripheral guards installed.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 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.:     (a)  On or about 02/27/13 - Throughout the facility, compressed air was used at approximately 80 p.s.i.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling identifying the purpose for which it was designed:      (a)    On or about 02/27/13 - Maintenance Shop, a shop-made extension cord was fabricated using parts designed for permanent installation.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    (a)    On or about 02/27/13 - Maintenance storage, the cord servicing a fan was spliced together improperly.     (b)    On or about 02/27/13 - Department 2, the cord servicing a emergency light was spliced together improperly.     (c)    On or about 02/27/13 - Department 2, the cord servicing a Brother sewing machine was spliced together improperly.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced:  (a) On or about 02/27/13 - Department 5 ETON, an extension cord servicing a box fan was spliced together improperly.  (b) On or about 02/27/13 - Department 5 ETON, an extension cord servicing a fan was spliced together improperly.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      (a)    On or about 02/27/13 - Maintenance Shop, unused openings in the 220-volt circuit breaker panel were not effectively closed.     (b)    On or about 02/27/13 - Maintenance Shop, unused openings in the 220-volt 4 x 4 junction box were not effectively closed.     (c)    On or about 02/27/13 - Wall leading from Department 3 to Department 2, unused openings in the 110-volt light switch were not effectively closed.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   (a)    On or about 02/27/13 - General Managers office, a 110-volt branch circuit receptacle was missing the faceplate.   (b)    On or about 02/27/13 - Hood department, a 110-volt branch circuit receptacle was missing the faceplate.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 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:     (a) On or about 02/27/13 - Throughout the facility, extension cords were being used instead of permanent wiring.

Issued

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a) On or about 02/27/13 - Maintenance Shop, a fire extinguisher was blocked by materials.   (b) On or about 02/27/13 - Receiving dock, a fire extinguisher was blocked by materials.