OSHA Inspection: OUTWEST EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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 May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that each forklift operator was competent to operate a forklift safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of training and evaluation. Employees were exposed to crush-by and struck-by hazards in that two forklift operators were not trained and evaluated as required.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that forklifts were not altered by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer, or parts eliminated without the manufacturer's approval. Employees were exposed to struck by hazards, in that the original forks on the Scoopmobile forklift, model HP, were eliminated and replaced with an in-house made fork attachment.             Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, and/or flying chips and sparks:     (a) On or about May 5, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that machine guarding was provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, and/or flying chips and sparks. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards, in that unused parts of the blade, on the Oweco horizontal band saw, were not guarded.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):    (a) On or about May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were used with safety guard(s). Employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the abrasive wheel on a floor mounted grinder was used without safety guards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 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 May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery, and the end of the peripheral member at the top, exceed one fourth inch. Employees were exposed to struck by hazards, in that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the end of the peripheral member at the top on a Dayton floor mounted grinder was 1 inch.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a) on or about May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that flexible cord sets with evidence of damage were removed from service. Employees in the recycle shop were exposed to contact with electrical hazards, in that an extension cord feeding the weight scale had damage on the outer insulation.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that flexible cords were used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Employees in the recycling shop were exposed to contact with electrical hazards, in that an extension cord, powering a portable saw, had been spliced to install a new plug.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  (a) On or about May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers, provided for employee use, were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. Employees in the repair shop were exposed to fire hazards, in that a General Dry Chemical fire extinguisher, was not fully charged.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) On or about May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check. Employees were exposed to fire hazards, in that portable fire extinguishers, for employee use, had expired maintenance tags.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 19, 2014

Abate by

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   (a) On or about May 1, 2014, and at times prior, Outwest Equipment Company, Inc., did not ensure that an educational program was provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. Employees expected to be involved with incipient stage fire fighting, were exposed to fire hazards, in that they were not trained on the general principles of fire extinguisher use.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").