OSHA Inspection: WYLIE & SON INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,825

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10):  Illumination panels did not effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit was located.  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to explosion/fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that illumination panels were not cracked in spray paint booths.       a) The north spray paint booth.       b) The south spray paint booth.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $2,295

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up hazards in that the employer did not develop and implement energy control procedures including the following, but not limited to:  a) Summit Shear, model #10X1/4h.  b) Scotchman Ironworker, model #8507-14M.  c) Version Brakepress.  d) Accupress Brakepress, model #7250.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $2,295

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about April 19, 2013, employees exposed to caught-in-between hazards in that the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in forklift operation.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees who operated forklifts were evaluated at least once every 3 years.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $3,060

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a CM Shopstar crane was labeled with the rated load marking.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $3,060

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which include the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not conduct and certify daily inspections and / or monthly inspections.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not conduct and certify monthly inspections on the chains.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $3,060

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):  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to caught by hazards in that the employer did not guard a lathe chuck.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $3,060

General-duty citation text

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):  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to caught-in-between hazards in that the employer did not guard pulleys.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to caught-by hazards in that verticle and incline belts were not enclosed by a guard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,825

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that equipment foot pedal cables outer insulations were not without damage.  a) Summit shear. b) Scotchman Industries ironworker, Serial #3006M896. c) Geka Puma ironworker, Serial #1866.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $4,590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that unused openings in electrical fixtures were not effectively closed.  a) A breaker box, 120 volts used for light on the west side in doors and outdoors.  b) Junction box on the spot welder cart used to tack weld the bands.  c) The outlet where the welding equipment is plugged into.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that electrical fixtures had a cover and faceplate.  a) A junction box did not have a cover.  b) An outlet did not have a face plate.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph:  On or about April 19, 2013, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that the employer used the flexible cord on a fluorescent light fixture as permanent wiring.