OSHA Inspection: BAILEY PALLET, LLC

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being thrown from, pinned under, or crushed by a powered industrial truck (forklift) when operating the equipment without a seat belt:  a) Yard area: On April 19, 2013 and at times prior thereto employee(s) operated the powered industrial truck(s) without wearing the seatbelt(s) that were available.   Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee, who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards, used protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection over the prescription glasses or protective lenses with side shields:  a) Pallet build-up area: On April 19, 2013 and at times prior thereto an employee wore prescription eyewear only while performing pallet build-up, using a pneumatic nail gun.    Note) Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  a) Dismantler machine: On April 19, 2013 and at times prior thereto the side power panel door on the Smetco dismantler machine was not effectively closed.  This allowed potential employee exposure to live electrical parts and allowed dust and other debris to accumulate inside.  Note) Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Outside of main work shop: On April 19, 2013 and at times prior thereto a flexible cord that was wired into a power panel inside the main shop was used for permanent power to the Smetco notcher that was located outside of the main shop.    Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  a) Notcher machine: On April 19, 2013 and at times prior thereto the power cord for the Smetco notcher machine was run through a doorway, to the outside of the building where the machine was located.    Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Notcher machine: On April 19, 2013 and at times prior thereto the power cable strain relief device was pulled out and away from the power panel box.    Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.