OSHA Inspection: BURKHART ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9): Synthetic web sling was not immediately removed from service for having snags, cuts and tears.  a) Lower Dock Storage Shed - On or about 10/23/14, damaged slings were not taken out of service exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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) Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the point of operation on the drill press was not guarded.  b)  Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the rotating chuck of the lathe was 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

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the tongue guard was not adjusted properly.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

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) Dome - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the ground prong on the heater was not used correctly.  b) Lower Dock Storage Shed - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the ground prong on the sump pump was missing.  c) Lower Dock Storage Shed - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the ground prong on an extension cord was missing.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.125(e)(5): A readily visible "No Smoking" sign was not posted near each dip tank:  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, a "no smoking" sign had not been posted at the parts washer.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) Burkhart Enterprises - On or about 10/23/14, employees were not re-evaluated every three years.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the drill press was not anchored to prevent movement.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.55(a)(9): Acetylene cylinders were not secured in an upright position.  a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when an acetylene cylinder was not secured.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.56(b)(4): Welding cable in poor condition was used.   a) Maintenance Shop - On or about 10/23/14, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a plasma cutter with damaged cables.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).