OSHA Inspection: JOHN HERBERT

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a. Site - On or about October 4, 2014, an eyewash station was not provided to employees who are assigned to handle old batteries with corrosive materials.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 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. Site - On or about October 4, 2014, forklift training was not provided to employees assigned to operate the Hyster (model H40XMS S/N D001H06240X) propane forklift.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a. Site - On or about October 8, 2014, the bilateral tongue guarding was not provided on the Pro-Tech (model 8102) bench grinder.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    a. Site - On or about October 4, 2014, a tool rest guard was not provided on the left side grinding wheel on the Pro-Tech (model 8102) bench grinder.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a. Site - On or about October 8, 2014, the Canstellaeion (model 11/2-8. S/N 7301) hydraulics bar and metal alligator shearing machine was not guarded to prevent the employee from coming in contact with the cutting blades during the operation.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  a. Shop building - On or about October 4 , 2014, the emergency exit access was partially blocked and only 20 inches wide.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a. Shop building - On or about October 4, 2014, the emergency exit doors were not provided with signage illustrating that they were an exit.