OSHA Inspection: TRAMCO PUMP CO.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover was not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings:    a. On or about December 23, 2013,  in the test pit area,  employees performing pump testing operations were exposed to the hazard of accidentally walking into a pit with an unguarded floor opening measuring approximately 14 inches by 38 inches .  The pit was not guarded by either a standard railing or floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a.  On or about December 16, 2013,  the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment.  Employees were required to perform sump pump assembly, manufacturing & servicing operations were exposed to contact with hazardous materials, including but not limited to paints, oils, coolants, solvents, welding materials & associated manufacturing chemicals.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):  a.  On or about December 16, 2013, employees were exposed to hazards during sump pump assembly, manufacturing & servicing operations.  Employees were required to perform sump pump assembly, manufacturing & servicing operations were exposed to contact with hazardous materials, including but not limited to paints, oils, coolants, solvents, welding materials & associated manufacturing chemicals. Employees were not trained to know at least the following:  1. When PPE is necessary,  2. What PPE is necessary,  3. How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE,  4. The limitations of PPE,  5. The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was 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.  On or about December 16, 2013,  in the facility,  employees were required to operate powered industrial vehicles during shipping & receiving & sump pump assembly, manufacturing & servicing operations.  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator completed the required training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l).

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  Pump Assembly Area / Shop - On or about December 23, 2013, the unused portion of the blade on the Wellsaw Model 1000 horizontal metal cutting bandsaw was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with an unguarded rotating saw blade.    b. Pump Assembly Area / Shop - On or about December 16, 2013, a rotating horizontal shaft extending from the end of the Lion Engine lathe Model C11T103 was not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with an unguarded rotating shaft.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:    a.  Shipping & receiving department - On or about December 23, 2013,  employees were required to use a DeWalt radial arm saw.  The radial arm saw did not have a magnetic motor starter.  Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with drive motor engagement after power failures.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a.  On or about December 23, 2013,  in the pump assembly area / shop,  a floor pedistal abrasive wheel was not provided with a safety guard on the spindle end and nut projections.    b.  On or about December 23, 2013,   in the pump assembly area / shop, a floor pedistal abrasive disc was was not provided with an safety guard on the outer flange.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:   a.  On or about December 23, 2013, in the pump assembly area/shop, the pedestal floor abrasive wheel was missing an adjustable tongue guard.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a.  Pump Assembly Area/Shop - On or about December 23, 2013,  the Stocker Rumley Wachs drill press did not have the pulleys guarded to prevent employees from reaching into the ingoing nip points.    b. Pump Assembly Area/Shop - On or about December 23, 2013,  the drill press did not have the pulleys guarded to prevent employees from reaching into the ingoing nip points.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a.  Pump Assembly Area/Shop - On or about December 23, 2013,  the Stocker Rumley Wachs drill press did not have a vertical belt guarded to prevent employees from reaching into the ingoing nip points.  b. Pump Assembly Area/Shop - On or about December 23, 2013,  the drill press did not have a vertical belt guarded to prevent employees from reaching into the ingoing nip points.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:     a.  On or about January 29, 2014,  in the shop area,  an electrical pedestal floor fan had a broken switch cover and broken cord insulation exposing live electrical conductors thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a.  On or about December 23, 2013,  a junction box containing fuses on the west wall in the saw area was missing a cover, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):  a.  On or about December 23, 2013,  in the dock area,  a Tripp Lite dock loading light Model DL-40 was in use and had significant damage to the external insulation exposing the internal conductors.  The employer had not visually inspected this dock loading light for external defects.    b. On or about December 23, 2013,  in the shop area,  an extension cord powering a jib crane was in use and had damage to the external insulation exposing the internal conductors.  The employer had not visually inspected the extension cord for external defects.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a.  On or about December 23, 2013,  in the dock area,  a Tripp Lite dock loading light Model DL-40 was in use and had significant damage to the external insulation exposing the internal conductors.  The employer had not visually inspected this dock loading light for external defects.    b. On or about December 23, 2013,  in the shop area,  an extension cord powering a jib crane was in use and had damage to the external insulation exposing the internal conductors.  The employer had not visually inspected the extension cord for external defects.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about December 16, 2013, in the facility, employees required to perform sump pump assembly, manufacturing & servicing operations were exposed to contact with hazardous materials, including but not limited to paints, oils,  coolants, solvents & welding materials.The employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain at the workplace an adequate written hazard communication program.

Issued

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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. On or about December 16, 2013,  in the facility, employees required to perform sump pumpassembly, manufacturing & servicing operations were exposed to contact with hazardous materials, including but not limited to paints, oils,  coolants, solvents, welding materials & associated manufacturing chemicals.  Employees were not provided with effective information & training on hazardous chemicals.