OSHA Inspection: SYRACUSE TRAILER SALES SERVICE LEASING INC.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the overhead hoists fail:  a)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  A CM Lodestar two ton overhead hoist had a missing hook safety latch and no inspections were conducted of the hoist.  b)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  Eight manual two ton overhead chain hoists and a Dayton 500 lb. overhead hoist had not been inspected.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):  a)  Parts Warehouse, Mezzanine, on or about 6/11/14:  Open sided floor was not adequately guarded at the following areas:  UC-UB aisle, midrail was missing; Paint aisle, top rail measured 56 inches from floor level; Air bag aisle, top rail was missing.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a)  At the establishment, on or about 6/11/14:  There was no lockout/tagout program nor training for employees performing servicing and/or maintenance on various pieces of equipment, including but not limited to ironworker, metal cutting shear, press brake, air compressor, etc.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a)  At the establishment, on or about 6/11/14:  Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy: as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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)  At the establishment, on or about 6/11/14:  Employees that operate powered industrial trucks in the facility had not received classroom training and evaluations to ensure that they are competent to operate the trucks.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts and moving parts:  a)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  Rotating chuck on a Dayton 16" drill press was not guarded.  b)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  Foot pedal control for a Ryerson press brake was not protected from unintended operation.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  A Dayton 16" drill press was not anchored to prevent walking or moving.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation 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):  a)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  Point of operation on a Geka Hydracrop ironworker was not guarded at the punch and at the notcher.  b)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  Point of operation on a Ryerson hydraulic press brake was not guarded.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  Truck Equipment Bay, on or about 6/11/14:  Two Milwaukee portable grinders were not provided with safety guards.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with the instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  A power strip attached to a column and providing current to a bench grinder was not being used in accordance with the listing and labeling.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  A Dayton 16" drill press was not grounded in that the ground pin was missing from the plug end.  b)  In the Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  A strip outlet attached to the column, powering a Dayton bench grinder was not grounded in that the ground pin was missing from the plug end.  c)  Truck Equipment Bay, on or about 6/11/14:  An orange extension cord plugged in at the column was not grounded in that the ground pin was missing from the plug end.  d)  Truck Equipment Bay, on or about 6/11/14:  The metal framed light for the Safety Kleen parts cleaner was not grounded in that the ground pin was missing from the plug end.  e)  Paint Room, on or about 6/11/14:  An Airmaster pedestal fan was not grounded in that the ground pin was missing from the plug end.  f)  Tool Storage Room, on or about 6/11/14:  A Milwaukee sawzall and a Milwaukee nibbler were not grounded in that the ground pins were missing from their plug ends.  Abatement certification must be submitted for item a.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage on portable electric equipment that could have exposed an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a)  Truck Equipment Bay, on or about 6/11/14:  An orange extension cord attached to a reel on the column had several cuts in the outer jacket of the cord.  b)  Truck Equipment Bay, on or about 6/11/14:  A 300 watt Halogen light had a damaged cord.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a)  Center of Shop, on or about 6/11/14:  A circuit breaker panel with 14 breakers were not labeled as to what they controlled.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  a)  In the Shop, near Cincinnati shear, on or about 6/11/14:  Sheet metal pieces and a table were stored in front of a circuit breaker panel and a disconnect.  b)  Parts Warehouse, on or about 6/11/14:  A circuit breaker panel was blocked by stock, trash can, banding, etc.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service:  a)   In the shop by the Cincinnati shear, on or about 6/11/14:  A 12 foot Husky aluminum step ladder had a bent metal spreader and the metal spreaders were not secure and tight in that nuts and bolts were used to reattach the metal spreaders.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  a)  In the shop, on or about 6/11/14:  Four portable floor jacks had no rated load markings on them.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, specifically:      1)  Labeling and other forms of warning;     2)  Safety Data Sheet requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the workplace;     3)  Employee training and information.  The written program must also include:          (a)  A list of all the chemicals used in the workplace.         (b)  Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.         (c)  Methods the employer will use to inform any contractor's employees of workplace hazards.   a)  At the establishment, on or about 6/11/14:  There was no written hazard communication program for employees using and/or exposed to various products, including, but not limited to paints, solvents, motor oils, grease, antifreeze, hydraulic oils, adhesives, etc.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.