OSHA Inspection: VAL-AIR INC.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  On or about April 18, 2013, in the production area, an accumulation of water on the floor caused by leaking ceiling tiles, exposing employees to the hazard of slip and trip hazards.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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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 April 18, 2013, in the shipping department, an employee driving the Mitsuibuishi Ace 4500 pound forklift, serial number AP13035334, model FG30K, was not trained, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the lift.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

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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)    a) On or about April 18, 2013, in the shipping/receiving area, employees required to operate the Mitsubuishi forklift, model FG30K, needed to have the seat replaced or repaired.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:      a) On or about April 18, 2013, in the machine shop, the Dewalt 10" bench grinder was not equipped with a work rest positioned on the right side of the grinder, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the wheel.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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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 April 18, 2013, in the machine shop, no tongue guards were provided on the Dewalt 10" bench grinder, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the wheel.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):     a) On or about April 18, 2013, in the production area, no guards were provided over the 5" and 10" pulleys to the Eaton Compressor, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in belts and pulleys.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:     a) On or about April 18, 2013, in the production area, no guards were provided over the 1/2" horizontal belts to the Eaton Compressor, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in belts and pulleys.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about May 9, 2013, in the production room, no cover was provided over the electrical control panel box, esposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    a) On or about May 9, 2013, in the southeast corner of the fabrication shop, the orange power cord supplying power to the Clutch tear down machine was severely cut and frayed and wrapped with black tape on several places on the cord, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical burns.