OSHA Inspection: CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:    a/  The procedure for the Accurpress Press Brake, m/n 717512, s/n 5152, did not identify gravity and hydraulics as energy sources or how to isolate them.    b/  The procedure for the Standard Press Brake, m/n AB250-12, s/n F9051371, did not identify gravity or hydraulics as energy sources or how to isolate them.    c/  The procedure for the GEKA Ironworker, m/n MINICROP 40, unknown s/n, did not identify gravity or hydraulics as energy sources or how to isolate them.    d/  The procedure for the Accurshear, unknown m/n or s/n, did not identify gravity or hydraulics as energy sources or how to isolate them.    e/  The procedure for the Trash compactor, unknown m/n or s/n, did not identify hydraulics as an energy source or how to isolate it.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:  Periodic audits were not performed on the following machinery:  a/  Accurpress Press Brake, m/n 717512, s/n 5152.  b/  Standard Press Brake, m/n AB250-12, s/n F9051371.   c/  GEKA Ironworker, m/n MINICROP 40, unknown s/n.   d/  Accurshear, unknown m/n or s/n.   e/  Trash compactor, unknown m/n or s/n.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  a/  Energy isolation devices for the Accurpress Press Brake, m/n 717512, s/n 5152, did not include gravity and hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.  b/  Energy isolation devices for the Standard Press Brake, m/n AB250-12, s/n F9051371, did not include gravity or hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.  c/  Energy isolation devices for the GEKA Ironworker, m/n MINICROP 40, unknown s/n, did not include gravity or hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.  d/  Energy isolation devices for the Accurshear, unknown m/n or s/n, did not include gravity or hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.  e/  Energy isolation devices for the Trash compactor, unknown m/n or s/n, did not include hydraulics for the purpose of isolating it.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    a/  Energy isolation devices for the Accurpress Press Brake, m/n 717512, s/n 5152, were not provided for the gravity and hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.    b/  Energy isolation devices for the Standard Press Brake, m/n AB250-12, s/n F9051371, were not provided for the gravity or hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.    c/  Energy isolation devices for the GEKA Ironworker, m/n MINICROP 40, unknown s/n, were not provided for the gravity or hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.    d/  Energy isolation devices for the Accurshear, unknown m/n or s/n, were not provided for the gravity or hydraulics for the purpose of isolating them.    e/  Energy isolation devices for the Trash compactor, unknown m/n or s/n, were not provided for the hydraulics for the purpose of isolating it.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee 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 and control:    Authorized employees were not instructed in the following requirements:    a/  That lockout/tagout devices were required for the gravity and hydraulic energy sources.    b/  That periodic audits of the specific lockout/tagout procedures were required.    c/  That a specific, written lockout/tagout procedure was required for the Nissan Fork Trucks, m/n 50, unknown s/n.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training:  a/  Authorized, affected, and other employee training had not been certified.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,695 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1):  Each sling was not marked or coded to show the rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    a/  Inside of the Welding Department, the synthetic web sling suspended by the Kone 5T Overhead Crane, m/n AZ3612, S/N 3190473, was not marked or coded.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii):  Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  a/  Inside of the Welding Department, the synthetic web sling suspended by the Kone 5T Overhead Crane, m/n AZ3612, S/N 3190473, was badly frayed and torn along its edges.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the AMROX Drill Press, m/n DF-16, s/n 900001, was not anchored to the concrete floor.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the tongue guard belonging to a Dewalt Bench Grinder, m/n DW756, s/n 200451-YL0233, was approximately three quarters of an inch away from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $3,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):  Procedures were not developed, documented, or utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a/  Specific lockout/tagout procedures were not developed, documented, or utilized for the Nissan Fork Trucks, m/n 50, unknown s/n, which were serviced in the Maintenance Department.  CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314737578, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/10, with respect to a workplace located at 2535 Rose Parkway, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 Fabrication Department, the P.O.O. belonging to the following machines was unguarded:  a/  Standard Press Brake, m/n AB250-12, s/n F9051371.  b/  Accurpress Press Brake, m/n 717512, s/n 5152.  c/  GEKA Ironworker, m/n MINICROP 40, unknown s/n.  CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314737578, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/10, with respect to a workplace located at 2535 Rose Parkway, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $3,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the work rest belonging to a Dewalt Bench Grinder, m/n DW756, s/n 200451-YL0233, was approximately one quarter of an inch away from the abrasive wheel.  CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS INC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314737578, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/10, with respect to a workplace located at 2535 Rose Parkway, Sikeston, Missouri 63801.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Hooks with deformation or cracks. Visual inspection daily; monthly inspection 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. For hooks with cracks or having more than 15 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 10�° twist from the plane of the unbent hook refer to paragraph (l)(3)(iii)(a) of this section:  a/  Hooks suspended by Kone 5T Overhead Cranes were not inspected monthly.  A certification record was not prepared.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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/  Wire rope suspended by Kone 5T Overhead Cranes were not inspected monthly.  A certification record was not prepared.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Motors and appliances. Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:  a/  Throughout the production facility, each disconnecting means was not suitably marked to indicate the voltage.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:  a/  Throughout the production facility, each service feeder and overcurrent device was not suitably marked to indicate the voltage.