OSHA Inspection: TEMTROL, INC.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):  The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protection equipment (PPE).    On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide adequate training for employees required to use fall protection at heights greater than four (4) feet, including training about the proper care, maintenance and useful life of the fall protection equipment.  This exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):  The employer did not ensure powered industrial truck training consisted of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.    On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were allowed to operate forklifts with having only taken a written test to gain their forklift certification from the employer.  This exposed employees to struck-by and/or caught-in/between hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety.    On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, fan balancing area in the Assembly Building; unqualified employees were allowed to balance fans and test low-amp and high-amp fan motors, both using 460 volts.  This exposed employees to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Unqualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment.    On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, unqualified employees were allowed to balance fans and test low-amp and high-amp fan motors, by using 460 volts.  This exposed employees to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).     On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, throughout the Assembly building, employees were allowed to use DeWALT DW268 electric screwdrivers with damaged cords which were connected to extension cords with exposed wires and/or being severely damaged.  This exposed employees to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Mar 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There were defects or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service.   On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, from tool carts located within the Assembly building, employees were allowed to use DeWALT DW268 electric screwdrivers with damaged cords which were connected to extension cords with exposed wires and/or being severely damaged.  This exposed employees to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were allowed to use DeWALT DW268 electric screwdrivers connected to extension cords where the plug-connection from the tool and the extension cord were taped together with electrical tape and/or duct tape.  This exposed employees to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Daily visual inspections and monthly inspections with a signed certification of record were not performed on hooks.  For the Gaffey 2-ton gantry crane with a 1-ton hoist located in the Assembly Building, Bay 3 area, across from Column 4, east side:  On or about November 13, 2013,  the employer did not ensure daily visual inspections and monthly signed, certified inspections had been performed to ensure there was no deformation or cracks to hooks.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2): Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.  On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, a chain sling used to hoist a 350-pound fan motor had a links of the chain wrapped inside a hook to hold the rigging, in addition to, chain slings for the rigging had a bolt and plastic zip tie to shorten the chains.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 18, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings.  On or about November 13, 2013, and times prior thereto, chain slings used to hoist 350-pound fan motors did not have affixed identification tags.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards.