OSHA Inspection: FREIGHTLINER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to ejection hazards.     a. Site - Employees were not protected from ejection hazards when seat belts were not used while operating a Hyster (model 1180C S/N C5D12395S) forklift during material transporting on uneven grades.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 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.    a. Lower bay area - On or about May 13, 2013, housekeeping was not maintained at the staircase utilized by employees to access the second story storage area.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a. Parts department - On or about May 13, 2013, the mid-rail was not provided to prevent fall hazards at the second story mezzanine area.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  Instance a. Parts department - On or about May 13, 2013, the staircase utilized to access the second-story mezzanine area was not provided with a mid-rail on the open side of the staircase to prevent fall hazards.  Instance b. Ron's Bay - On or about May 13, 2013, the staircase utilized to access the second-story mezzanine area was not provided with a mid-rail on the open side of the staircase to prevent fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a. Ron's Bay - On or about May 13 2013, the rear exit door, was not equipped with standard door hardware to provide easy access during fire or other emergencies.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2)  Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area:  a. Lower Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, flammable liquids were stored in the emergency exit aisleway.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.37(b): Each exit rout was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:  a. Parts department - On or about May 13, 2013, emergency lighting fixtures were not maintain to ensure adequate lighting during power outages.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Instance a. Upper Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, an exit sign was not provided on the rear emergency exit door.   Instance b. Lower Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, an exit sign was not provided on the front emergency exit door.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a. Site - On or about May 13, 2013, the fork attachment in use was not approved by the Hyster (model 1180C S/N C5D12395S) forklift manufacturer prior to its use.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a. Site - On or about May 13, 2013, the fork truck was not provided with updated information regarding approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 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. Site - On or about May 13, 2013, forklift training was not provided to employees who were assigned to operate the forklifts.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a. Lower Bay Area - On or about May 13 2013, the gray pedestal bench grinder was not guarded at the rotating shaft.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  a. Air Compressor Room - On or about May 13, 2013, the vent fan blades were not guarded to prevent accidental contact.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    Instance a. Upper Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, a tool rest was not provided on the Ryobi (S/N W0633 41286) 8 inch bench grinder.      Instance b. Lower Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, the tool rest was set at 3/8 of an inch away from the wheel on the gray pedestal bench grinder.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  Instance a. Upper Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, a tongue guard was not provided on the Ryobi (S/N W0633 41286) 8-inch bench grinder.    Instance b. Lower Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, a tongue guard was not provided on the gray pedestal bench grinder.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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):    a. Upper Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, the Sears Craftsman 8 speed battery charger rotating belt was not guarded.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)(a):  a. Upper Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, the Sears Craftsman 8-speed battery charger pulley was not guarded.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:    a. Used oil recycling room - On or about May 13 2013, the electrical panel was blocked and not made accessible during emergency events.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. Upper Bay Area - On or about May 13, 2013, a orange electrical extension cord in use was missing its ground pin.

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jun 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. Air compressor room - On or about May 13, 2013, an electrical outlet box was not covered or enclosed to prevent accidental contact.