OSHA Inspection: RUSSELECTRIC INCORPORATED

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:     LOCATION: Main Plant and Switch Gear Buildings:    Instance A) A Hercules B6-44 telescoping boom attachment, was being used on the forks of the Clark GCS 25 MB LP forklift to move loads of 12' x 1/4" copper buss bar.  No written approval from the forklift manufacturer was obtained by the employer.  The addition of the boom attachment decreases the capacity of the forklift.    Instance B) A Hercules B6-44 telescoping boom attachment, was being used on the forks of a CAT T80C LP forklift to move loads of 12' x 1/4" copper buss bar.  No written approval from the forklift manufacturer was obtained by the employer.  The addition of the boom attachment decreases the capacity of the forklift.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): Powered industrial truck(s) equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments require the user to request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  LOCATION: Main Plant and Switch Gear Buildings:  Instance A) The Clark GCS 25 MB LP forklift was not marked to reflect the use of the telescoping Hercules B6-44 lift.  Instance B) The Cat T80C LP forklift was not marked to reflect the use of the telescoping Hercules B6-44 lift.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(1): Crane(s) were loaded beyond the rated load (maximum load for which the crane or individual hoist was designed and built by the manufacturer and shown on the equipment nameplate:    LOCATION: PLANT    The overhead crane, used to move bundles of sheet stock, was loaded beyond it's rated capacity.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Sling identification. Alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.      LOCATION: SHIPPING DEPARTMENT:    The 5 steel chain slings, being used in shipping, did not have permanently affixed identification as required.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    LOCATION: PRODUCTION:    The synthetic slings being used to lift the 12 foot copper buss bar stock, were not marked to show the rated capacity.

Issued

Dec 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 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):    LOCATION: FABRICATION SHOP:    The Leadwell MCV-1300 was not adequately guarded, in the front and sides, allowing the operator to reach into the danger zone during operating cycles.