OSHA Inspection: JCS ENTERPRISES INC

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop break room area; employees eating and taking rest breaks were exposed to an unsanitary condition from the accumulation of trash and debris. The employer failed to ensure the employees' break area was cleaned on a regular basis.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the restroom of the trailer shop; employees are exposed to unsanitary conditions from the accumulation of trash and debris in the restroom area. The employer failed to ensure the employees' restroom areas in the trailer shop were cleaned on a regular basis.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv): Ladder(s) were not maintained in a good usable condition at all times:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; employees were using damaged metal ladders with defects such as but not limited to bent and broken brackets, loose bolts, broken adjustment wheels and locking device while repairing the trailers.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; The employer failed to remove the ladders used by the employees at least weekly with defects such as but not limited to bent and broken brackets, loose bolts, broken adjustment wheels and a broken locking device.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; The employer failed to provide all needed and required personal protective equipment for the employees welding, grinding, and making repairs on the trailers. The employees are exposed to burns and flying objects while working on the trailers.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; Employees operating the propane powered industrial truck daily and up to four times a week to move material throughout the shop were not evaluated and certified by the employer prior to operating the powered industrial truck.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed into service:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; The employees operated the powered industrial truck on site to move material with deficiencies such as but not limited to:     1. Leaking hydraulic lines.   2. Improperly functioning service brakes.  3. Improper hydraulic lines on the lifting device  4. Broken and missing dashboard indicators, lights, fire extinguisher and seat belts.   5. Inoperative handbrake.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(1): Equipment was not installed and used only in the service for which it was approved and as recommended by the manufacturer:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; Employees were exposed to a burn hazard while operating the mig welders, oxygen, and liquefied petroleum gas equipment with damaged and broken gauges.   1. Lincoln Electrical Power Mig 255 and 255C (3-each) 2. Cutting torch set (Oxygen and Liquefied Petroleum Gas UN1075) (3-each)

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iii): Hose connections did not comply with the Standard Hose Connection Specifications, 1957, Compressed Gas Association:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; Employees were exposed to a burn hazard while operating a torch set with the oxygen cylinder hose secured with a metal hose clamp and not an approved machined crimped hose.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(i): The supervisor, when informed by the operator of an equipment defect or safety hazard, did not have the use of the equipment discontinued until its safety had been assured:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; the employer failed to make repairs on damaged ground and electrical cables and exposed wiring on the mig welders when reported by the employees in the past month. The employees were exposed to burn and electrical hazards while operating mig welders.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; Employees were exposed to burn and electrical hazards while operating mig welders with damaged ground and electrical cables.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; The employer failed to perform a hazard assessment for all needed and required personal protective equipment for the employees welding, grinding, and making repairs on the trailers. The employees are exposed to burns and flying objects while working on the trailer equipment without personal protective equipment.

Issued

Jun 24, 2013

Abate by

Jun 28, 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:  On or about 4/17/2013 in the trailer shop; The employer failed to identify the locations of the rechargeable fire extinguishers located throughout the trailer shop area.