OSHA Inspection: DEE'S R.V., INC.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V., Inc., did not ensure that the operator of a Daewoo G30 S propane forklift was competent to safely operate such equipment, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in 29 CFR 1910.178(l).     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated as required by 29 CFR 1910.178(l).  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Powered industrial trucks were altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer, or by the elimination of any parts without the manufacturer's approval:    (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not ensure that forklifts were not altered by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer. A Daewoo G30 S forklift was altered by the addition of a hitch attachment not provided by the manufacturer, exposing yard employees to struck-by hazards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not ensure that work rest(s) on grinding machinery were adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch. A Tradesman bench grinder, model # 8280 was observed in service shop #1, work rest had a distance of 3/4 inch between the abrasive wheel and the work rest exposing employees to struck-by hazards.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 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) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable tongue guard did not exceed one fourth inch. A Tradesman bench grinder, model # 8280 was observed in service shop #1, grinder had a distance of 3/4 inch between the abrasive wheel and the tongue guard exposing employees to struck-by hazards.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V., Inc., did not ensure that conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were protected from abrasions. Employees were exposed to contact with electrical hazards in that the AC receptacle feeding power to the bench grinder in service shop #1, had the conductors entering the cutout box without bushings to prevent abrasion.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not ensure that flexible cords were used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap, exposing employees to contact with electrical hazards.   #1 The power cord  for the fluorescent light fixture in service shop #1 was observed spliced and covered with electrical tape. #2 The power cord  for the fluorescent light fixture between service shops #1 and #2 was observed spliced and covered with electrical tape. #3 The power cord feeding the bench grinder in service shop #1 was observed spliced and covered with electrical tape.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:  (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V., Inc., did not ensure that all receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor did not have live parts exposed to employee contact. Employees were exposed to contact with electrical hazards in that the 4-way AC receptacle feeding power to a Delta belt sander between shops 1 and 2, showed an opening exposing live parts.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not ensure that flexible cords with evidence of damage were removed from service, exposing employees to contact with electrical hazards.    #1 Damaged extension cord was observed in the north east corner of building, plugged in at an outdoor location.  #2 Damaged extension cord was observed in the yard by the forklift, plugged in at an outdoor location.  #3 Damaged extension cord was observed in service shop #1, plugged in at an indoor location.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-19 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) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V. Inc., did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:    (a) On or about April 8, 2014, and at times prior, Dee's R.V., Inc., did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked. Employees in service shop #2 were exposed to chemical hazards, in that a plastic spray bottle containing a pink solution, identified by the employer as a leak detector, was not labeled, tagged, or marked. Employer did not provide a safety data sheet for proper identification.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").