OSHA Inspection: TEKFOR USA

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(vii): Portable ladders were used for other uses than that for which they were intended:  On or about November 6, 2013, an employee was observed sitting atop a portable metal step ladder while performing electrical work. The employer did not ensure that employees utilized portable step ladders in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $4200.00 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:  On or about November 6, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees used protective equipment such as gloves to protect from heat related injuries when they performed operations including but not limited to, unloading hot metal billets from the forge press in the Hatebur Amp 70 area.

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck(s):  On or about November 6, 2013, the employer did not ensure that loads did not exceed the rated capacity of their industrial trucks.

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about November 6, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that employees conducting service and maintenance on the Hatebur press locked out the equipment prior to performing the work.