OSHA Inspection: GENTRY MACHINE WORKS, INC.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 struck-by and crushed-by hazards:    (a) Throughout the facility, employees were operating a Caterpillar diesel-powered forklift that was not equipped with a seat belt. The employees were exposed to a crushed-by and struck-by hazard in the event of a tip-over.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,250 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) Throughout the facility, employees were allowed to operate forklifts without being trained to ensure that they were competent in the safe operation of the forklift. The employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:     (a) Throughout the facility, the employer did not mandate forklifts daily inspections to ensure they were safe to operate. Forklifts were being operated with damaged and loose operator's seat, missing or defective restraint systems, inoperable horns, and missing or non-legible load placards, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:   (a) Throughout the facility, employees were allowed to operate forklifts that were not in safe operating conditions. Forklifts were being operated with damaged and loose operator's seat, missing or defective restraint systems, inoperable horns, and missing or non-legible load placards, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:     (a) In the welding area, sufficient welding screens or shields were not provided to protect employees from welding ultraviolet rays, exposing the employees to eye injuries.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $1,950 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:    (a) In the machine shop, the Jet Milling Machine, serial number 7061163 had an electrical junction box that was improperly mounted on the machine metal frame. The electrical junction box was also missing the cover, exposing the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    (a) Throughout the facility, specific procedures for shutting down, isolating, and securing energy sources were not developed and utilized when servicing and maintaining equipment such as, but not limited to, plasma cutter, milling machines, lathes, press brakes, and shears. The employees were exposed to electrical and amputation hazards.    Gentry Machine Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 714584, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/22/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 5110 Transport Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The training program of the employer did not include all the training elements listed under Items A-C of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):    (a) Throughout the facility, the employer did not provide training to authorized and affected employees to ensure that the employees understood the purpose and the function of the Company's energy control procedures. The employees were exposed to electrical and amputation hazards.    Gentry Machine Works, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 714584, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/22/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 5110 Transport Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:  (a) The nameplate and load plate on the Caterpillar diesel-powered forklift used throughout the facility's yard was not maintained in a legible condition.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Feb 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication training did not include an explanation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) with respect to the labeling, pictograms, and safety data sheets, including the order of information and how employees could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a) Throughout the facility, the employer did not provide training to employees on the new hazard communication standard Globally Harmonized System (GHS) as a result, employees were not familiar with the new hazard communication standard.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace, such as but limited to, diesel, primers, and lubricants.