OSHA Inspection: CHILLICOTHE TRUCK REPAIR & TOWING

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.    (a)  Radiator Room:  Employees were exposed to overhead storage that did not have posted load rating for the two shelves over doorways inside the Radiator Room.    (b) Radiator Room:  Employees were exposed to overhead storage that did not have a posted load rating on the shelf over the doorway outside the Radiator Room.    (c) File Room and Rest Room:  Employees were exposed to overhead storage that did not have a posted load rating for the area above the File Room and Rest Room.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    (a) Outside of Radiator Room: Fire extinguishers, such as, but not limited to, the Amex portable fire extinguisher had not had an annual inspection since March 2011 and the bottom portion of the fire extinguisher had rusted.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Yard: Employees were exposed to the Toyota Forklift which did not have an operational horn and was not taken out of service.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Third Bay:  Employees were exposed to the DeWalt Chopsaw which had an unguarded blade as the lower guard which adjusts to the material being cut was absent.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    (a) Grinding Table: The Bench Grinder painted yellow did not have a guard on the wire brush side to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.    (b) Grinding Table: The Bench Grinder painted black/gray did not have a guard on the wire brush side to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a) Grinding Table:  Employees were exposed to the Yellow bench grinder on the left side facing the bench grinder which did not have a work rest.  (b) Grinding Table:  Employees were exposed to the Black/gray bench grinder on the right side facing the bench grinder which did not have a work rest.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) Grinding Table:  The Yellow bench grinder did not have an adjustable tongue guard on the left grinding wheel when facing the bench grinder.  (b) Grinding Table:  The Black/gray bench grinder did not have an adjustable tongue guard on the right grinding wheel when facing the bench grinder.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:    (a) Cylinder Storage Area:  Employees were exposed to Acetylene cylinders which were stored within 8 feet of the oxygen cylinders.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Door Way between Bays 2 and 3:  The retractable power cord was wired to a junction box with prepunched knockouts and used as a pendant which was not being used per the listing or lableing.  A junction box with prepunched knockouts is to be mounted to a wall or piece of equipment.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(f)(1): All conductors used for general wiring were not insulated unless otherwise permitted in this subpart:  (a)  Door Way between Bays 2 and 3:  Employees were exposed to the retractable power cord with the duplex outlet had 3 sections of the electrical cord that had the outer insulation damaged and frayed exposing interior wiring.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    (a) Shop: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the Skilsaw was not grounded as the grounding pin was absent.    (b) Cylinder Storage Area: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the Battery charger was not grounded as the grounding pin was absent.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not metallically joined together into a continuous electric conductor:    (a) Third Bay:  The Blower to the Waste Oil Furnace did not have the flexible conduit connected where it joined to the machine exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

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:    (a)  Employees lounge in shop:  The junction box did not have a cover above the seat that employees use for their breaks.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):  Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables were used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  (a)  Employees Break Area in Shop: Employees were exposed to electrical shock as the electrical cord run through the wall was subject to abrasion by the junction box and van seat.