OSHA Inspection: LEEDS WEST INC

Issued

Nov 25, 2015

Abate by

Dec 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 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 were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while using an automotive lift:    (a)  On or about October 13, 2015, and at times prior the employer did not ensure that employees         were safe from crushing and struck-by hazards in that the following lifts were noted with deficiencies:        (1)  Challenger Lift, model E10, serial #150800000128630, did not have the locking mechanism locked             into place while the lift was raised and in use.        (2)  Hydraulic in-ground automotive lift, located in bay 2, does not have a locking mechanism to keep the              lift in place while in use.          (3)  Challenger Lift, model E10, serial #150800000128634, did not have the locking mechanism locked into            place while the lift was raised and in use.                   (4)  Auto lifts were not periodically inspected by a qualified inspector at least annually to ensure that             they were properly maintained and functioning.            (5)  The employer did not document that all lift users were trained to use the lifts.          Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 25, 2015

Abate by

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 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)  On or about October 13, 2015 ,employees were exposed to injuries from flying parts while using a American Forge & Foundry 20 ton floor press where the employer failed to ensure guards were in place prior to use to protect employees.    (b)  On or about October 13, 2015 ,employees were exposed to injuries from flying parts while using a AMMCO Brake Lathe where the employer failed to ensure guards were in place prior to use to protect employees.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 25, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  On or about October 13, 2015, the employer did not keep the automotive bay area free from accumulation of materials, which could cause trips, slips and fall hazards.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 25, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:  (a)  On or about October 13, 2015, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the covered metal receptacles containing combustible oily rags, were not disposed of on a daily basis.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 25, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)  On or about October 13, 2015, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and transformers in order to provide access for emergency maintenance.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Nov 25, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)   On or about October 13, 2015, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards in that an electric receptacle, located in the automotive bay area, did not have a faceplate.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").