OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL CONNECTICUT TANK FABRICATION & TRUCK REPAIR, LLC

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:        Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC - 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden, CT.     The elements of a written program for employees using North full face negative pressure type M/L 760008A respirators was not established or implemented.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.    Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC.  - 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden CT.        Employees voluntarily wearing North full face negative pressure respirator type M/L 760008A were not offered medical evaluations.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval.     Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC.  - 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden CT,          Written approval  from the manufacturer was not ascertained prior to the use of an in-house company manufactured platform lift/attachment installed and utilized on the Crown powered industrial truck.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place on each powered industrial truck.     Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC., 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden CT.          The Clark 25 fork lift with an unknown series number was not equipped with a nameplate or making.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:        Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC., 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden CT.             The horn on the Allis Chalmer and Clark # 25 powered industrial trucks was not operational.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily.      Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC., 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden CT.      The Allis Chalmer and Clark #25 powered industrial trucks were not inspected at least daily.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      Location -  Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication and Truck Repair, LLC,  70 Gracey Ave, Meriden, CT.     A site specific hazard communication program was not established or implemented where employees were expected to use chemicals such as but not limited to propane, safety Kleen 105 solvent, spray paints and Castle Strip Aid.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    Location - Central Connecticut Tank Fabrication & Truck Repair, LLC., 70 Gracey Avenue, Meriden CT.       The written certification, that is required to verify a workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment, was not conducted and completed.