OSHA Inspection: NAMPA PAVING & ASPHALT CO.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure and/or enforce the use of seat belts while operating powered industrial trucks.  Note: Abatement documentation IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all name-plates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition:  (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the Hyster did not have a legible nameplate that was specific to the forklift and any attachments it has.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in the following topics to include but not limited to operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operators manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate:  (a) On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have the operators manual for the Hyster lift truck.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)      On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, there was no record/certification of training for the powered industrial truck operators.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a Wissota ball bearing bench grinder did not have a tool rest installed.   (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a Universal bench grinder did not have a tool rest installed.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a Wissota ball bearing bench grinder did not have a peripheral 'tongue' or 'chip' guard installed.  (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a Universal bench grinder did not have a peripheral 'tongue' or 'chip' guard installed.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).  (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a DeWalt angle grinder, model D28457 did not have a guard installed.  (b)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a Makita 9005B 5-inch angle grinder did not have a guard installed.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use:  a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a fire extinguisher was not readily accessible and blocked by the oxygen storage tanks.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, the employer did not initiate a monthly inspection requirement for the portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web slings were not immediately removed from service when (iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts were present:  a) On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not remove from service damaged synthetic web slings that had snags, punctures, tears and cuts.  Note: Abatement certification IS required.

Issued

Apr 18, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    (a)  On or about April 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the power cord on the United Drill Press, model 710 was spliced with the integrity of the insulation compromised.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.