OSHA Inspection: D.W. ACCOR

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons  a)  Forklift Area - On or about May 30, 2013, two LP gas tanks are stored on the floor in front of the electrical panel and are exposed to damage from forklift operation.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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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 (PPE).  a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not perform a hazard assessment to determine the types of personal protective equipment adequate for the hazards associated with metal wire.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not provide ANSI rated eye protection to employees who are exposed to eye injury from metal wire in the wire winding process.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employes hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s).   a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not provide employees with adequate hand protection while exposed to sharp ends of metal wire during the wire winding process.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, employees are not provided with tepid water in the lavatories.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent:  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, employees are not provided with hand soap to properly cleanse hands.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - Employees are not provided with hand towels or air dryers to properly dry hands.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.  a)  191 S. Keim Street., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, a portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged and had not been inspected since 1995.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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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)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the employer did not train employees prior to allowing them to operate a LP gas Tow Motor T50 forklift.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).   a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the brakes on the Tow Motor T50 propane forklift are in operable.  b)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the hydraulic system on the Tow Motor T50 propane forklift was leaking and had not been taken out of service or repaired.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s).  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the abrasive wheel on the Micro Products Co. Precision Welder is not provided with a guard to protect employees if the wheel would break.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the projecting shaft of the wire winding machines projects more than 1/2 the diameter and doesn't have a smooth edge.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a)  191 S. Keim Street, Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the chain on the wire winding machines was not guarded to prevent employees from coming into contact with the moving part as it spins up to 60 mph.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, unused openings underneath the electrical panel near the office were not protected from employees accidently coming into contact with the internal electrical wires.  b)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, an electrical outlet has tape placed over the outlet plug to prevent employees from using the faulty electrical outlet.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  Forklift Area - On or about May 30, 2013, a Square D electrical panel, 100 amps and 120/205 volts, has a knockout missing exposing employees to electrical hazard when using the breaker.  a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the electrical wiring on the forward/reverse switch located at the wire winding machine has the wires exposed where the power is connected to the box, exposing employees to electrical shock.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:   a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the electrical wiring of the overhead fluorescent lighting fixtures are not enclosed in an approved casing, exposing employees to electrical shock.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Work Bench - On or about May 30, 2013, a portable extension cord with an electrical box is attached to the permanent power on the wall, strung over the entry and attached to the wall by the workbench, exposing employees to electric shock.  b)  Winding Machines - On or about May 30, 2013, a portable extension cord is attached to the rafters in the ceiling with staples and used as a permanent power source for a portable radio.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, portable electric equipment and tools were not visually inspected for defects prior to use.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the overhead electrical heater at the workstation, less than 7 feet high, isn't provided with strain relief.  b)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, A Craftsman disc sander has the electrical wires exposed due to lack of strain relief on the portable tool.  c)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, A Dewalt electrical drill has the electrical wires exposed due to lack of strain relief on the portable tool.  d)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the Micro Products Co. precision welder has wires exposed due to lack of strain relief.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a)  191 S. Keim St., Building 2G - On or about May 30, 2013, the electrical panel is blocked by storage of propane tanks, metal ramps and other items, preventing immediate access in the event of emergency.