OSHA Inspection: G2K CORP. D/B/A/ GBC

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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 death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards while operating a powered industrial truck that was not provided with a seat belt.      a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, a Clark Forklift, Model #C500-800 was missing a seat belt and was not taken out of service for repairs prior to use. The employees who used the forklift were exposed to crushing injuries in the event of a forklift tip-over.     Feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazardous condition would be to install a seat belt in accordance to the following requirements for powered industrial trucks ASME B56.1-1993 - Safety Standard for Low and High Lift Trucks; or to follow the safety instruction set forth in accordance with the manufacturer operator's instruction manual.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and were placed in service when examination showed any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination was not made at least daily:  a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, Clark forklifts, Model C500 and C138 were not inspected at least daily for defects and safety prior to use.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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):      a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, four employees operated a forklift at the machine shop. The employees were not certified on operating the forklift through a forklift training and evaluation program.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:     a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, two synthetic slings attached to two C-clamps were soaked with oil, frayed, showed abrasions, and had cuts on them. Employees used the slings to lift a 2600 pound press brake ram and other metal materials and were exposed to crushing injuries.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, two synthetic slings were not inspected by a competent person prior to the employees use. The slings were soaked with oil, frayed, showed abrasions, and had cuts on them. Employees used the slings to lift a 2600 pound press brake ram and other metal materials and were exposed to crushing injuries.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, employees used a bench grinder and a drill press that were not anchored or bolted to the floor to prevent them from walking or moving. Employees using the equipment were exposed to serious injuries.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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 March 6, 2013 and at times prior, the opening between the abrasive wheel and work rest of a Stony Craft 6 inch bench grinder (Model HG-6A) was measured at 1 1/2 inch. Employees used the abrasive wheel for grinding metals and were exposed to serious injuries.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 March 6, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from an 8 inch bench grinder (Model 4Z909B) with missing adjustable tongue guards. The employees used the bench grinder for grinding metal materials.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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 March 6, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye and other injuries in that, 90 p.s.i. compressed air was used in the machine shop for cleaning purposes.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, a Relocatable Power Tap (power strip) was not used according to its listing and labeling. Employees used the Relocatable Power Tap to provide power to a Wilton drill press and were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, a Degreaser and Emuge tapping fluid were used by the employees in the machine shop as part of their regular work duties. The two chemicals were not included on the hazardous chemical list.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, employees in the machine shop were exposed to injury in that, several  containers of chemicals were not labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the chemicals.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, material safety data sheets were not readily available to the employees in the machine shop, including but not limited to, the following chemicals:  1. Degreaser  2. Emuge tapping fluid

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $49,000 · Current $30,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(n)(2)(ii): The load was not attached to the load block hook by means of slings or other approved devices:      a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that, two Armstrong 78-040 C-clamps were used by employees in the machine shop to lift a 2,600 pound press brake ram and other metal materials. The C-clamps are not approved devices for lifting loads.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $8,400 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from rotating parts and flying debris in that, machine guarding was not provided on the following machines:    1. A Harmon Richard lathe machine.  2. A Bridgeport milling machine.  3. Wilton milling machine.      G2K Corp. dba GBC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312140783, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/21/09, with respect to a workplace located at 190 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, six exit doors were not marked with a sign reading "Exit".  Employees were exposed to entrapment in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

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29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was used when the markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary were missing.   a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, three electrical switch panels were not marked with their voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings. The employees accessed the electrical panel to provide power to the equipment at the machine shop and to turn the lights on and off.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, circuit breakers from three electrical panels were not marked or indicated with their indicated purpose. The circuit breakers were accessed by the employees to provide power to the equipment and to turn the electric lights on and off.

Issued

Jul 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, an electrical panel used by the employees at the maintenance room was blocked by a 3 feet by 6 feet table. The electrical panel was not readily accessible to the employees in the event of an emergency.