OSHA Inspection: ALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to ensure clear passageways without slip and trip hazards from engine oil, debris and mechanical equipment clutter in the maintenance shop.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to provide a cover and or guardrail to protect employees from falling into an open pit in the maintenance shop area that measured 58.5 inches deep, 290 inches in length and 44 inches in width, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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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. On or about November 4, 2013, the employer did not load rate the overhead storage in the Northeast side of the maintenance shop and the structure showed visible signs of weight stress like bent wood.    b. On or about November 4, 2013, the employer did not load rate the overhead storage in the Southwest side of the maintenance shop and the structure showed visible signs of weight stress like bent wood.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to guard the mezzanine area above the front office in the maintenance shop.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not kept in covered containers when not actually in use:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer did not ensure that containers containing flammable chemicals (Methyl Alcohol) were closed when not in use.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer did not verify through a written certification that the workplace hazard assessment had been certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed. Employees are working with abrasive wheels as well as with flammable chemicals such as Methyl Alcohol and Diesel Fuel. Personal protective equipment has not been identified for these work activities through a written workplace hazard assessment.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to provide employees working with diesel fuel, engine oil, and methyl alcohol with safety glasses when performing their duties.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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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.      On or about November 4, 2013, flammable and combustible liquids in the storing area, including, but not limited to; Methyl Alcohol was transferred without grounding and bonding.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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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:    On or about November 4, 2013, the Millers Falls Ball Bearing grinder (Serial: F1275) did not have the right side work rest properly adjusted.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about November 4, 2013, the Millers Falls Ball Bearing grinder (Serial: F1275) did not have the tongue guard adequately adjusted.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to provide or have safety data sheets in the workplace for 55 drums of Methyl Alcohol, Coolant/Antifreeze, and Engine/Motor Oil.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in maintenance shop:  On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to provide hazard communication program training at the facility, for employees who work with chemicals including, but not limited to Methyl Alcohol, Coolant/Antifreeze, and Motor/Engine oil.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about November 4, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that all exits were clearly marked in the maintenance shop with a sign reading "Exit".