OSHA Inspection: TWIN CITY MOTORCYCLE INC.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, cloth rags impregnated with flammable and combustible liquids were placed inside of an open, cloth hamper.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

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Feb 11, 2014

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, employee(s) were not provided with or used chemically resistant aprons when physically handling containers of battery acid, a severe corrosive.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, the employer did not perform an assessment of this workplace.  PPE such as chemically resistant aprons and gloves were not assessed or required for employee(s) handling battery acid, a severe corrosive.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, the workplace assessment was not certified.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, employee(s) were not provided with or used protective face equipment when physically handling containers of battery acid, a severe corrosive.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, employee(s) were not provided with or used protective hand equipment when physically handling containers of battery acid, a severe corrosive.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body was not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, employee(s) were not provided with suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes or body when physically handling containers of battery acid, a severe corrosive.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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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:  a/  Inside of the Warehouse, operator(s) of the Mitsubishi Fork Truck, m/n FG15K, s/n AF31A50513, did not successfully complete formal instruction, practical training, or an evaluation prior to being assigned the task of operating this vehicle.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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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):  a/  Inside of the Warehouse, operator(s) of the Mitsubishi Fork Truck, m/n FG15K, s/n AF31A50513, were not certified.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): The safety guard did not cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard was not mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, the spindle end, nut, and flange projections belonging to the Blue Point Bench Grinder, m/n BG-333G, s/n W8-80, were not guarded.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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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:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, the work rest belonging to the Blue Point Bench Grinder, m/n BG-333G, s/n W8-80, was approximately 1.5 inches from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

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Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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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:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Shop, the tongue guard belonging to the Blue Point Bench Grinder, m/n BG-333G, s/n W8-80, was approximately .5 inches from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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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/  A written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented that addressed how labeling (f), safety data sheets (g), or employee training (h) are to be managed.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

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Feb 11, 2014

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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 was not prepared.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

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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 maintained or accessible to employee(s) who handle the following hazardous materials:  a/  Battery acid.  b/  Honda GN-4, SAE 10W-30.  c/   Honda Power Equipment, SAE SW-30.  d/  Suzuki Gear and Wet Brake Oil.

Issued

Dec 23, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 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/  Employee(s) were not provided with effective training on the hazardous chemicals in their work place.