OSHA Inspection: EVS TEXAS INCORPORATED

Issued

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each forklift operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  On or about 25 April 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees had not received either practical or on the job evaluations for the forklifts utilized at the work site and were only given web-based forklift training, exposing the operators and other employees working nearby to the hazard of being struck by the forklift or the load being carried.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees are receiving both a practical and on the job forklift evaluation before the driver is allowed to operate the truck.

Issued

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 psi.  On or about 25 April 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees used compressed air at pressures in excess of 30 psi for cleaning purposes, with one station measuring approximately 90 psi.  The safety relief device, such as the reducer section, was not present on the tool to prevent the hazard of flying projectiles.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure safety relief devices are implemented on compressed air lines for cleaning purposes that help reduce the pressure to at least 30 psi.

Issued

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  On or about 25 April 2013, and at times prior thereto, an electrical breaker panel operating at approximately 120 volts and a knife switch had various boxes and materials stored in front of them blocking ready and safe access for operating the breakers or switch, exposing employees to the hazards of slips, trips, or falls.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the working space around electrical panels are kept clear up to 36 inches or more to allow safe and ready access.

Issued

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  On or about 25 April 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that unused openings on electrical junction or receptacle boxes were effectively closed, exposing employees to the hazard of an electrical burn or shock.   a) A junction box near a Sparkletts water cooler had a missing knockout disc on top in which the wires inside were energized at the time.   b) A receptacle box or outlet located near the Mazatrol T32-3 tool had a missing knockout disc on the side and had a radio plugged in at the time.   c) A receptacle box or outlet located at a workstation desk in the Turret area was missing a knockout disc on each side and had various computer cords plugged in at the time.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure junction or receptacle boxes are effectively closed.

Issued

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  On or about 25 April 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized a time stamp machine that was plugged into a two-plug receptacle operating at approximately 120 volts which was missing the faceplate, exposing the employees to the hazard of electrical shock or burns.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure outlets have the faceplates attached and undamaged.

Issued

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about 25 April 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees would operate a lifting and tilting device for containers that had damage to both the cord and the fittings in which the internally sheathed wires were visible and energized at approximately 115 volts, exposing the employees to the hazard of an electrical shock.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure cables, cords, and fittings are inspected to ensure that the equipment is undamaged.