OSHA Inspection: GARGIULO INC.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:     a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working on a storage area with open sided edges that lacked guardrails.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fire hazard while working in an area where an oxygen cylinder was not capped and/or marked as being empty.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):       a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above referenced jobsite, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while operating a powered industrial truck without training and evaluation.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:     On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite.      a. An employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with a drill press (i.e. Central Machinery, Model 813B) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.    b. An employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with a table saw  (i.e. Skilsaw 10", Model 18922) which was not guarded.    c. An employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with a milling machine (i.e. Model 00686420, Serial # 530197) that lacked a guard on its point of operation.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):       a. On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught-by hazard while working with an angle grinder (Makita, Serial Number 9557PB) with a 4-1/2" diameter disk that lacked a guard.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 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 half-hour:       a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fire hazard while working in an area where an oxygen and an acetylene cylinder were stored together, with their regulators on, chained to a cart.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

May 28, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working in close proximity of a fan (high velocity flow pro), which lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a chemical hazard while maintaining batteries without having an emergency eye and shower facility.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above referenced jobsite.   a.  An employee was exposed to an ergonomic hazard while driving a powered industrial truck (Caterpillar, Model GC18) that had its seat broken.    b.  An employee was exposed to an ergonomic hazard while driving a powered industrial truck (Caterpillar, Model GO18K) that had its seat broken.    c.  Employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while a powered industrial truck (Caterpillar, Model GC18) was operated with its broken/missing front lights and lacking a light indicator in the back.    d.  Employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while a powered industrial truck (Caterpillar, Model GO18K) was operated with a non functioning back light indicator.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws   a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while energizing a fan (high velocity flow pro), which lacked strain reilief where its cable entered inside the motor.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite.  The employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for protecting employees from a chemical hazard presented by products (i.e. Warren 303 tractor fluid, Summer coolant antifreeze, motor oil, Mstr brake cleaner, Napa engine degreaser, etc.) used for maintenance of tractors.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while performing maintenance of tractors as material safety data sheets were not maintained for: Warren 303 tractor fluid, Summer coolant antifreeze, motor oil, Mstr brake cleaner and Napa engine degreaser.

Issued

May 21, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  a.  On or about March 27, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite.   An employee that used chemicals for maintenance of tractors (i.e. Warren 303 tractor fluid, Summer coolant antifreeze, motor oil, Mstr brake cleaner, Napa engine degreaser, etc.) was not provided with information, as evidenced by, among other conditions; employee lacked knowledge of location/availability of the company's hazard communication program; employee lacked knowledge of the purpose, location and availability of the required material safety data sheets, etc.