OSHA Inspection: THE TURNER COMPANY LLP

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 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 where they were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards:     On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all equipment used to aid in the process of lifting and/or moving material was rated and/or inspected, such as but not limited to:    1.        On the Detroit 5 Ton crane Serial # 150916, the attached spreader bar was not inspected, tagged or rated. 2.        On the Demag 10 Ton crane Model # 235H20 Serial # 41912539, the attached spreader bar was not inspected, tagged or rated. 3.        On the Yale 5 Ton crane Model # BEW5X19BM1554 Serial # 04B04K159, the attached spreader bar was not inspected, tagged or rated.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that restrooms located in the production areas were kept clean and all trash cans in and around the facility were emptied and not overflowing.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control boxes were not constructed to prevent electrical shock or clearly marked for identification of functions:  On or about July 9, 2014, and times prior thereto, employees in the production department operated overhead cranes with pendant control boxes to lift concrete materials.  The pendant control boxes had open holes, missing dust covers and had no identification markings, exposing the employees to an electrical shock hazard and being struck-by and crushed-by the load.     1.  GAFFEY 10 Ton Crane Serial # 99-2046 pendant buttons were not marked, missing dust covers and had unused openings. 2.  Detroit 5 Ton Hoist Serial # 150916 pendant buttons were not marked, missing dust covers and had unused openings. 3.  Demag 10 Ton Model 325H20 S/N 41912539 pendant buttons were not marked, and missing dust covers.  4.  Yale 5 Ton Model BEW5X19BM1554, Serial # O4B04K159, pendant buttons were not marked and missing dust covers. 5.  OMI 10 Ton Serial # 15459, pendant buttons were not marked, and missing dust covers.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:  On or about July 9, 2014, and times prior thereto, employees in the production department used overhead cranes that had missing safety hook latches exposing the employees to the hazards of being struck-by and/or crushed-by the load.  1.  Detroit 5 Ton Hoist Serial # 150916 hook missing safety latch. 2.  Yale 5 Ton Model BEW5X19BM1554, Serial # O4B04K159, hook missing safety latch. 3.  OMI 10 Ton Serial # 15459, hook missing safety latch. 4.  R&M 7.5 Ton Serial # HNW35413, hook missing safety latch.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,512 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that abrasive wheels used on grinding machinery were provided with safety guards that covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:    1.    The Northern Industry 8 inch bench grinder abrasive wheels were not guarded. 2.    The Porter Cable 8 inch bench grinder wheels were not guarded.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):    On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment used by production employees were free from recognized hazards and exposed the employees to electrical shock and fire hazards:    1. Shop floor fan - Shop fan was modified by pulling out the inner wiring and connected to an un-insulated terminal or switch;  2. Electrical Outlet - Burnt Receptacle with electrical arc burns and damage

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in building 1, on the south side of the shop, employees used a 2 receptacle gang box attached to flexible metal conduit that was hanging from the ceiling.  The gang box and flexible metal conduit was not installed according to NFPA 70E and listing and labeling requirements exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility, the employer did not ensure that all electrical boxes and cabinets were provided with covers or effectively closed exposing employees to electrical shock hazards:  1. Large Production Bathroom - Light Switch and Timer Box was not equipped with a cover. 2. Building 1 West Wall - Two Junction Boxes were not equipped with a cover. 3. Building 1 West Wall - Small Electrical Circuit Breaker Box was not equipped with a cover. 4. Building 1 West Wall - Large Electrical Circuit Breaker Box was not equipped with a cover. 5. Building 1 North Wall - Welder 220 Receptacle Outlet was not equipped with a cover.

Issued

Dec 23, 2014

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,512 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  On or about July 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in building 1, the employer used an extension cord on the west wall that was run thru a hole to supply electrical power and lighting inside a storage container exposing the employees to fire hazards.