OSHA Inspection: ARMOR LITE TRAILERS LLC

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of caught-by:    a/ Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Shop, employee(s) were exposed to an amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible, inadvertent cycling of the OOYA Drill Press, RE-1225H, s/n N74L3267.    One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install an emergency stop device as required by ANSI B11.8-2001, paragraph 6.12.1.    DISCLAIMER:    a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA.  b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a/ Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Shop, the chuck and unused portion of the drill bit belonging to the OOYA Drill Press, RE-1225H, s/n N74L3267, were unguarded.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation (P.O.O.) of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Shop, the P.O.O. belonging to the following machines was unguarded:  a/  HTC Press Brake, unknown m/n or s/n.  b/  GEKA Hydracrop Ironworker, m/n 80, s/n 7136.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 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/  The safe load limit for the storage loft above the Break Room was not placarded.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread:  a/  Adjacent to the storage loft, a flight of wooden stairs, 14 risers high, was equipped with a stair rail.  The stair rail was missing an intermediate rail.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii): Open flames and smoking were permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage areas:    a/ Inside of the Paint Kitchen, a "No Smoking" sign was not posted. Flammable liquids such as the Genesis Hardener V6V837, Genesis Additive GA1097, and Genesis Reducer R7K7210, were stored inside.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): Flammable liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:  a/ Inside of the Paint Kitchen, open containers of flammable liquids such as the Genesis Hardener V6V837, Genesis Additive GA1097, and Genesis Reducer R7K7210, were stored inside of a open barrel.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    The employer did not develop or implement a written lockout/tagout program consisting of procedures, lockout devices, periodic inspections, or employee training for the following machinery:    a/  Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH02AZ0PV, s/n KOPH02-908452.    b/  Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n C6000, s/n AT83F01049.    c/  Mitsubishi Fork Truck, unknown m/n and s/n.    d/  Baykal Fab Line Shear HGL3100X6, m/n 02/2012, s/n 18479.    e/  Baykal Fab Line Compact Press Brake APHS3710X240, m/n 04/2012,     f/  HTC Press Brake, unknown m/n or s/n.    g/  Geka Hydracrop Ironworker, m/n 80, s/n 7136.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  The employer did not develop or implement written procedures for the safe and orderly shutdown for the following machinery:  a/ Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH02AZ0PV, s/n KOPH02-908452.  b/ Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n C6000, s/n AT83F01049.  c/ Mitsubishi Fork Truck, unknown m/n and s/n.  d/ Baykal Fab Line Shear HGL3100X6, m/n 02/2012, s/n 18479.  e/ Baykal Fab Line Compact Press Brake APHS3710X240, m/n 04/2012,   f/ HTC Press Brake, unknown m/n or s/n.  g/ Geka Hydracrop Ironworker, m/n 80, s/n 7136.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  Lockout devices for the hydraulics and safety blocks were not provided or used by authorized employees when servicing the following machinery:  a/ Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH02AZ0PV, s/n KOPH02-908452.  b/ Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n C6000, s/n AT83F01049.  c/ Mitsubishi Fork Truck, unknown m/n and s/n.  d/ Baykal Fab Line Shear HGL3100X6, m/n 02/2012, s/n 18479.  e/ Baykal Fab Line Compact Press Brake APHS3710X240, m/n 04/2012,   f/ HTC Press Brake, unknown m/n or s/n.  g/ Geka Hydracrop Ironworker, m/n 80, s/n 7136.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  Authorized employee(s) were not instructed in the following subject matter:  a/  That a written lockout/tagout program was required to be drafted and implemented.  b/  That specific lockout/tagout procedures were required to be written and implemented.  c/  That lockout devices for gravity and hydraulic energy sources were required to be used.   d/  That periodic audits of the specific lockout/tagout procedures were required to be performed.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:    a/  Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Department, the name plate belonging to the Mitsubishi Fork Truck, unknown m/n or s/n, was illegible due to a coating of yellow paint.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting 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 operator's performance in the workplace:   The employer did not ensure that operators of the following fork trucks were provided with training that consisted of formal instruction, practical training, or an evaluation:   a/  Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH02AZ0PV, s/n KOPH02-908452.   b/  Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n C6000, s/n AT83F01049.   c/  Mitsubishi Fork Truck, unknown m/n or s/n.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  Operators of the following fork trucks were not certified:  a/ Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH02AZ0PV, s/n KOPH02-908452.   b/ Caterpillar Fork Truck, m/n C6000, s/n AT83F01049.   c/ Mitsubishi Fork Truck, unknown m/n or s/n.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    a/ Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Department, hooks suspended by Kone 5T Overhead Cranes were neither inspected on a monthly basis nor were certified reports maintained.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(c): All critical parts which were cracked, broken, bent, or excessively worn were not removed from service:  a/  Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Department, the wire rope belonging to a Kone 5T Overhead Crane was bent.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  a/  Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Department, the running wire ropes belonging to Kone 5T Overhead Cranes were neither inspected on a monthly basis nor were certified reports maintained.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a/  Thoughout the Cut & Fabrication and Welding Departments, employee(s) working adjacent to these areas were not protected from the harmful rays generated by MIG and Plasma welding operations.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a/  Inside of the Break Room, a combined light switch and dual receptacle were not covered with a suitable face plate.  The receptacle powered a Panasonic Microwave.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  a/  Inside of the Cut & Fabrication Department, the outer insulation around a flexible cord attached to the left foot pedal belonging to the Geka Hydracrop Ironworker, m/n 80, s/n 7136, was damaged.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     A written hazard communication program was not developed in writing or implemented that addresses how container labeling (f), safety data sheets (g), and employee training were to be performed.  Some of the following hazardous materials were prevalent in the workplace:     a/  Genesis Hardener V6V837.     b/  Genesis Additive GA1097.     c/  Genesis Reducer R7K7210.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a/  A list of hazardous materials used in the workplace was not prepared.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  Safety data sheets were not obtained or maintained in the workplace for hazardous materials such as, but not all inclusive,  a/ Genesis Hardener V6V837.   b/ Genesis Additive GA1097.   c/ Genesis Reducer R7K7210.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a/  The employer did not provide effective instruction to employee(s) in the elements of the hazard communication program at their initial time of assignment when handling hazardous materials.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a/  The workplace hazard assessment had not been certified.