OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR TRAILERS OF GEORGIA, INC.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to crushing hazards as hoists, hooks and chains are not inspected, and spreader plates used on the hoists are not rated, or marked.  On 10/1/14, in the Danielsville location, employees were exposed to crushing hazards as the employer did not ensure hoists used at the facility were constructed and maintained in a safe way. Hoists were not inspected and there have been incidents of hoists falling from overhead rails, safety latches are missing/broken on hooks, chains used are not inspected, hoists are routinely overloaded and spreader plates used with the hoists have not been rated or marked.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to crushing hazards as they are required to work under overloaded suspended loads.  On 10/1/14, in the Danielsville location, employees were exposed to crushing hazards as employees were required to work under overloaded suspended loads when wiring large trailers.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, 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.  On 10/1/14, at the Danielsville production facility, the employer did not create and implement a Lockout/Tagout program for employees providing service and maintenance to equipment at the facility, including iron workers, sheers, press brakes, motors, etc..   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Jan 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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).  On 10/1/14, at the Danielsville facility, the employer did not create and implement a training program for employees directed to operate powered industrial trucks at the facility. Both propane and diesel trucks are operated on site.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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).  On 10/1/14, in the production area, employees were exposed to amputation hazards on various machines as the points of operation are not guarded. Instances include:  1 - Jet Drill Press 2 - Adira Sheer 3 - Prime Line Press Brake 4 - Piranha Iron Workers (2 count)   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch.  On 10/1/14, throughout the production area, employees are exposed to finger amputation hazards as large circulating fans used were not guarded leaving blades exposed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, employees were exposed to amputation hazards as the Powermatic table saw did not have guards protecting the exposed blade 2 1/4 inches above the table.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  On 10/1/14, in the production area, pulleys on fans running with belts were not guarded.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, the employer did not ensure large fans with belts and pulleys were guarded.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.  On or about 10/1/14, the chain and sprocket on the back Adira sheer was not guarded and was approximately waist height.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..  On 10/1/14, in the production area at the paint booth, employees were using compressed air for cleaning purposes that was measured at >100 psi.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, employees are not protected from welding areas with screens or shields and instead welding areas are left open and exposed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, electrical extension cords had not been protected and outer sheathing was broken and/or deteriorating and had been improperly repaired or not repaired at all.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, various equipment was powered with electrical extension cords wired directly into the equipment extending the cord length and not protected with an adequate electrical cord cover and at times not covered at all leaving exposed wiring. Instances included:  1 - Circulating fans 2 - Hand saws   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).