OSHA Inspection: WINDISH RV CENTER INC.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a)  On or about July 16, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing hazards while working around auto lifts due to the following deficiencies:    1) Auto lifts were not periodically inspected by qualified inspectors at least annually to ensure that they properly maintained and fuctioning.    2) The employer had not trained employees on the safe use and operation of the lifts using the manufacturer's provided instructions.    3) The capacity of each lift was not posted on or near the equipment.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2500.00 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) On or about July 16, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury where a broken seat belt on a Hyster forktruck model F80XL had not been repaired or replaced, and the forktruck had remained in service.              Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): When there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service until the repairs and tests necessary to render the electric equipment safe had been made:    a) On or about July 16th 2013, and at times prior, employer used a heavily damaged extension cord to provide 110V power to a golf cart charger outside their main shop. Cord showed significant damage to the outer jacket or insulation.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraph [B]. Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls:  a) On or about July 16th 2013, at at times prior, employer used a flexible cord set to power an outdoor golf cart charger. Flexible cord set was run through a masonry wall and was observed plugged into an indoor electrical outlet.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $32000.00 · Current $20000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw was not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) On or about July 16th 2013, and at times prior, Windish RV Center Inc. employees in the wood shop area were exposed to amputation hazards while using a circular table saw without the proper machine guard in place. Guarding device was observed near the machine. Hardware used to secure guarding device to the machine appeared to be missing.                 Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): Radial saw(s) did not have and were not provided with an upper hood that completely enclosed the upper portion of the blade down to a point including the end of the saw arbor:   a) On or about July 16th 2013, and at times prior, Windish RV Center Inc. employees in the wood shop were exposed to amputation hazards while using a Craftsman 10" radial arm saw without an upper hood that completely enclosed the upper portion of the blade down to a point including the end of the saw arbor.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  a) On or about July 16th 2013, and at times prior, Windish RV Center Inc. did not ensure that exit routes were kept free and/or unobstructed. The North side exit route in shop#2 was partially obstructed with a number of 10' ladders leaning against the wall next to the exit.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.