OSHA Inspection: COMPETITION TRAILERS, INC.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    This violation was observed on or about July 16, 2013 in Building 4; where the employer did not ensure a storage area was kept clean and orderly.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In 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:  This violation was observed on or about July 16, 2013, in Building 2; where the employer did not ensure that the area above the purchasing office that was used for storage had the approved loads posted on it in a conspicuous place.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable or combustible liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:     This violation was discovered on or about July 17, 2013, in Building 3; where an at least one (1) employee transferred a flammable spray contact cement from a 55 gallon drum into a secondary container by gravity through an in-line gate valve and not an approved self-closing valve.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected:  This violation was discovered on or about July 17, 2013 in Building 3; where at least one (1) employee dispensed a flammable spray contact adhesive into containers without bonding the dispensing nozzle with the secondary containers.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:    This violation was observed on or about July 30, 2013 in Building 4, paint booth; where the employer did not ensure that employees kept spray areas free of accumulation of deposits of combustible residues.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(h)(12):  The employer did not ensure all areas used for spraying, including the interior of the booth, are protected by automatic sprinklers or other approved automatic extinguishing equipment:     This violation was observed on or about July 30, 2013 in Building 4, paint booth; where the employer did not ensure that spraying areas are protected by automatic sprinklers.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    This violation was observed:    (a) On or about July 12, 2013, in the yard of Competition Trailers, Inc.; where at least one (1) employee, who operated a forklift truck to move and support stock that was being cut, did not wear the seat belt.    (b) On or about July 12, 2013 in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee was spraying contact cement onto cabinetry sections without solvent impervious gloves and apron.    (c) On or about July 16, 2013, in the yard of Competition Trailers, Inc.; where at least one (1) employee, who operated a forklift truck to unload a flatbed trailer, did not wear the seat belt.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(b): Where employees provided their own protective equipment, the employer did not assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment:  This violation was observed on or about July 16, 2013, Building 5; where at least one (1) welder provided his own safety glasses that did not have filtered lenses with a shade number appropriate for the work being performed for protection from injurious light radiation.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE:  This violation was discovered:  (a) On or about July 12, 2013, in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee was not trained on what personal protective equipment was needed when spray contact cement.  (b) On or about July 16, 2013 in Building 5; where at least one (1) employee was not trained on what personal protective equipment was required  when welding.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations:  This violation was observed on or about July 16, 2013 in Building 5; where at least one (1) employee, who was arc welding, was not using a helmet.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    This violation was discovered on or about July 18, 2013; where at least one (1) employee, who painted trailer backdoors, door frames, and small pieces of trim, was required to wear a tight-fitting, negative-pressure, air-purifying, half-mask respirator, and the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    This violation was discovered on or about July 16, 2013, where the employer did not establish an energy control program for at least two (2) employees, who serviced and maintained machines and equipment.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training program that consisted of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    This violation was discovered on or about July 12, 2013; where the employer did not ensure that each employee, who operated the forklift trucks, had successfully completed the training program that consisted of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,220 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:    This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013:    a) In Building 1; where the operator of the MSC, model #951735, metal lathe, was not protected from contacting the point of operation, rotating chuck, and being struck-by flying chips and sparks.    b) In Building 1; where the operator of the Delta, 70-200, drill press was not protected from contacting the rotating chuck and being struck-by flying chips and sparks.    c) In building 1; where the operator of the Kama, EV996, band saw was not protected from contacting the unused portion of the saw blade.    d) In building 2; where the operator of the Delta, 28-203, band saw was not protected from contacting the unused portion of the saw blade.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:  This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013:  a) In building 1; where employees who operated the MSC, 665-20, milling and drilling machine, were not protected from contacting the point of operation.  b) In building 1; where employees who operated the Hurco, Hawk 40/SSM, milling machine, were not protected from contacting the point of operation.  c) In building 1; where employees who operated the Vectrax milling machine, were not protected from contacting the point of operation.  d) In building 2, where employees, who operated the Accurpress, 7017512, hydraulic press brake were not protected from contacting the point of operation.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that each circular hand-fed ripsaw is guarded by a hood that completely encloses the portion of the saw above the table and the portion of the saw above the material being cut:  This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013, in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee used the Powermatic, model 72, table saw to rip lumber.  The employer did not ensure that a hood guard was provided to protect the employee from contacting the point of operation.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that each hand-fed circular ripsaw is furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:   This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013, in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee used the Powermatic, model 72, table saw to rip lumber.  The saw that did not have a spreader to prevent materials from squeezing the saw, or being thrown back on the operator.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): The employer did not ensure that each hand-fed circular ripsaw was provided with non-kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013, in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee used the Powermatic, model 72, table saw to rip lumber.  The employer did not ensure that the saw had non-kickback fingers or dogs to protect the operator from being struck-by the material being cut.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which could cause wheel breakage:     This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013, in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee used a Dayton, 10-inch bench grinder that had work rests that were more than one-eighth inch from the wheel.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Safety guards where the operator stands in front of the opening, were not used so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    This violation was observed on July 12, 2013, in Building 1; where the Dayton, 10-inch bench grinder that employees used did not have tongue guards that could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air that was used for cleaning was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not provided:    This violation was observed on or about July 12, 2013 in Building 1; where at least one (1) employee used compressed air of more than 30 p.s.i. for cleaning purposes.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    This violation was observed:    (a) On or about July 16, 2013, in Building 2; where the panel board was missing circuit breakers.  The openings were not closed to protect employees from contacting energized conductors, contacts and buses.    (b) On or about July 16, 2013, in Building 4; where the panel board was missing circuit breakers. The openings were not closed to protect employees from contacting energized conductors, contacts and buses.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,220 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): When the exposed live parts were not de-energized, other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:    This violation was discovered on or about on July 17, 2013; where safety-related work practices were not developed, documented and implemented to protect at least one (1) employee, who would trouble shoot electrical circuits, from direct or indirect contact with energized equipment or circuits.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with, nor use, electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work performed:   This violation was discovered on or about July 17, 2013, at Competition Trailers, Inc. in Henderson, TX 75652; where at least one (1) employee, who would trouble shoot electrical circuits, was not provided with, nor did he use rubber insulating gloves.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment could make contact with such conductors or parts:   This violation was discovered on or about July 17, 2013, at Competition Trailers, Inc. in Henderson, TX 75652; where at least one (1) employee, who would troubleshoot electrical equipment and circuits, did not use insulated tools to protect him from contact with energized conductors or parts.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    This violation was discovered on or about July 16, 2013, at Competition Trailers, Inc. in Henderson, TX; where the employer, who had employees who worked with hazards chemical, but did not develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Jan 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $1,220

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29 CFR 1904.29(a):  The employer did not use OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses:     This violation was discovered on or about July 11, 2013, at Competition Trailers, Inc. in Henderson, TX; where the employer did use OSHA's forms 300, 300A and 301 (or their equivalent) for recordable injuries and illnesses that occurred during the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.