OSHA Inspection: WILDCAT TOOL RENTAL, INC.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  (a) Shop:  Employees were exposed to the Shop which did not have the area kept clean and in an orderly manner as there were propane heaters, boxes and other items which were a tripping hazard.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Shop Area:  Employees were exposed to overhead hazards, such as, but not limited to, the overhead storage area had many boxes and other items stored above the bathroom, back office, and break room which was not marked with a load rating.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8): "Sources of ignition." The employer did not ensure that, in addition to the previous restrictions of this paragraph, that conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking were posted within sight of the employee being served. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation.  (a)  Gasoline tank:  Employees were exposed to fire hazards as the gasoline tank used to fuel equipment did not have a "No Smoking" sign posted on the tank.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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) Shop Area:  Employees were exposed to being caught in or struck by flying debris created by the Central Machinery 8 Inch Bench Grinder which had the work rest adjusted at greater than one eighth inch.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 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) Shop:  Employees were exposed to being struck by flying debris created by the Central Machinery pedestal grinder which lacked a tongue guard on the right side facing the grinder.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(f)(1): All conductors used for general wiring were not insulated unless otherwise permitted in this subpart:  (a) Shop:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the electrical cord for the Millermatic 210 Wire Welder was damaged and did not retain the outer sheath properties.

Issued

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Shop and Fueling Areas: There was no written hazard communication program for hazardous chemicals used by employees in the workplace for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheet, and how employee information and training will be met.  Chemicals used at this facility include acetylene, gasoline and diesel.