OSHA Inspection: REITNOUER, INC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Nov 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  a) Trailer Shop- Employees working on and around trailers are exposed to trip hazards from air lines running across the floors, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,250 Reduced

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)  Employee Parking Exit - Employees exiting the building to the employee parking lot are exposed to a fire hazard from paths that were not at least twenty-eight (28) inches wide at all point, on or about March 18th, 2015.  b)  Yard Exit - Employees using the yard exit were exposed to fire hazards from paths that were not at least twenty-eight (28) inches wide at all point, on or about March 18th, 2015.  c) Main Rail Press Exit - Employees using the main rail press exit were exposed to fire hazards from paths that were not at least twenty-eight (28) inches wide at all point, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Yard Exit-Employees working near the yard exit were exposed to fire hazards from trailer parts standing in front of the exit, on or about March 18th, 2015.  b) Main Rail Press Exit- Employees working near the main rail exit were exposed to fire hazards from trailer parts standing in front of the exit, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Wysong Model 90-10 Press Brake exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  b) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Johnson 45 Ton Punch Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  c) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Bliss 60 Ton Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  d) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Rousselle 60 Ton Punch Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  e) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Niagara 60 Ton Punch Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  f) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Pacific 200 Ton Press Brake exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  g) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Bliss 22 Ton Press (C-22) exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  h) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Danly 150 Ton Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  i) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Minster 150 Ton Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  j) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Verson 300 Ton Brakes exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  k) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Harding CNC Machine exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  l) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on the Feeler CNC Machine exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  m) 5 East Pointe Drive-Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy on Niagara 200 Ton SSDC Press exposing employees to hazards when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:  a) Corner Outside Men's Bathroom-Employees working near the exit near the men's bathroom were exposed to a fire hazard from the portable fire extinguisher not kept in its designated place at all times except during use, March 18th, 2015.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Grinder By Furnace Right Side-Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a work rest adjusted to three eighth inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the work rest not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch,  on or about March 18th, 2015.  b) Grinder By Furnace Left Side-Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a work rest adjusted to three eighth inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the work rest not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch,  on or about March 18th, 2015.  c) Grinder By Layout and Drop-deck Right Side-Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a broken work rest were exposed to a struck by hazard from the work rest not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch,  on or about March 18th, 2015.  d) Grinder By Layout and Drop-deck Left Side-Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a work rest adjusted to five eighth inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the work rest not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch,  on or about March 18th, 2015.  e) Grinder In Shop Parts Room Left Side-Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a work rest adjusted to three eighth inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the work rest not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch,  on or about March 18th, 2015.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Grinder By Furnace Right Side-Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder without a safety guard peripheral member at the top leaving an unguarded section of one and three sixteenths inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the safety guard at the top of the wheel not adjusted a maximum of one fourth inch, on or about March 18th, 2015.  b) Grinder By Furnace Left Side- Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder without a safety guard peripheral member at the top leaving an unguarded section of one and thirteen sixteenths inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the safety guard at the top of the wheel not adjusted a maximum of one fourth inch, on or about March 18th, 2015.  c) Grinder By Layout and Drop-deck Left Side- Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a safety guard peripheral member at the top adjusted to one and a half inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the safety guard at the top of the wheel not adjusted a maximum of one fourth inch, on or about March 18th, 2015.  d) Grinder In Shop Parts Room Right Side- Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a safety guard peripheral member at the top adjusted to one half inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the safety guard at the top of the wheel not adjusted a maximum of one fourth inch, on or about March 18th, 2015.  e) Grinder In Shop Parts Room Left Side- Employees sharpening drill bits on a grinder with a safety guard peripheral member at the top adjusted to one half inches were exposed to a struck by hazard from the safety guard at the top of the wheel not adjusted a maximum of one fourth inch, on or about March 18th, 2015.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:  a) Line 1 and 2 Suspension-Employees installing trailer suspensions and lighting were exposed to welding rays from welding done in the presence of workers without the use of the appropriate goggles, noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields, on or about March 18th, 2015.  b) Line 3 and 4 Suspension-Employees installing trailer suspensions and lighting were exposed to welding rays from welding done in the presence of workers without the use of the appropriate goggles, noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purpose, the load approved by the building official was not appropriately marked and posted:  a) Mezzanine above Office and Bathroom-Employees using the Office or Bathroom were exposed to struck-by hazards from the storage area above these areas not posted or marked for the approved load by a building official, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) 5 East Pointe Drive- The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually exposing employees to potentially hazardous energy when engaging in repair and maintenance activities, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Building-Employees working in the shop and office were exposed to a possible fire hazard from the employer not visually inspecting fire extinguishers at least monthly, on or about March 18th, 2015.  Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.