OSHA Inspection: S & S TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 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 in that employees could fall off the load while lowering it.     (a)  Employees were exposed to fall hazards while using hand chain hoist to lower industrial equipment and the employer did not ensure that employees did not ride to load while using the chain hoists.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 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 in that chain hoist were not properly inspected.    (a) Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while using chain hoists and the employer did not ensure that chain hoists were inspected on a frequent basis (weekly).    (b) Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while using chain hoists and the employer did not ensure that chain hoist were inspected on a periodic basis (annual).

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:    (a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet while using the JLG Aerial Lift (Model 450AJ) and the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    (a)  Employee who were lowering IVI Dust Collector were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 30 feet when the guardrail was removed to facilitate the lowering of the unit and the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falling.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Employees were exposed to caught-by and crushing hazards while operating forklifts and the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator was properly trained.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(4): Sling(s) were loaded in excess of their rated capacity:    (a)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while using alloy steel chain slings and employer did not ensure that slings were no loaded in excess of their rated capacity.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(7): Sling(s) were not padded or protected from sharp edges of their loads:    (a)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while using alloy steel chain slings and employer did not ensure that slings were padded or protected from the sharp edges of the steel I-beams that the slings were wrapped around.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:    (a)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while using alloy steel chain slings and employer did not ensure that slings were inspected for damage or defects.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:  (a)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while using alloy steel chain slings and employer did not ensure that records of alloy steel chain sling inspections were being kept.

Issued

Jan 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  (a) Employees were exposed to caught-by and crushing hazards while operating forklifts and the employer did not ensure that each forklift was examined at least daily.