OSHA Inspection: TRUSS TECH INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,512 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations.    On 10/27/15, in the production area, employees were required to step onto production platforms located up to 33 inches above floor levels.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.    On 10/27/15, in Building 1, the back emergency exit door was blocked by a permanently placed conveyor just to the outside of the door.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,512 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.    On 10/27/15, the employer did not have emergency exit signs illuminated when employees were in the facility during work hours.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Jan 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 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.    On 10/27/15, at the Buford facility, the employer has not created specific written Lockout/Tagout procedures for employees performing service and maintenance to various equipment at the facility.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Jan 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.    On 10/27/15, in the production area, the employer did not provide Affected employees training in the purpose of the Lockout/Tagout program.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment.     On 10/27/15, at the Buford facility, the employer did not ensure when designated Authorized employees were providing service and maintenance to equipment that each Authorized employee attached a lockout device prior to that service work.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Jan 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,134 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter.    On 10/27/15, where fire extinguishers were provided for incipient level fire fighting use, the employer did not provide extinguisher training on an at least annual basis.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 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.    On 10/27/15, in the Maintenance shop, employees were exposed to rotating parts in that the JET drill press and Zubel lathe were not guarded.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level.    On 10/27/15, in Building 1, the employer did not have fans guarded, including 2 ventilation fans in production and 1 ventilation fan in the Maintenance shop.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(4): Automatic cutoff saw that strokes continuously without the operator being able to control each stroke shall not be used.    On 10/27/15, in Buildings 1 and 2, radial saws (3 count) were configured so as to be left in the "on" mode and powered continuously during production.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material being cut.     On 10/27/15, in Buildings 1 and 2, radial saws (3 count) used in production were not equipped with lower guards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3): Radial saw(s) were not provided with an adjustable stop to prevent the forward travel of the blade beyond the position necessary to complete the cut in repetitive operations.    On 10/27/15, in Buildings 1 and 2, radial saws (3 count) used extended up to 28 inches past the cut area/work table in repetitive operations.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.    On 10/27/15, in Buildings 1 and 2, radial saws (2 count) did not return to the starting position when released by the operator after a cut was made and instead would remain in the extended potion and on/running.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of: Speed Cut Timber Mills.     On 10/27/15, in Building 1 and 2, employees were exposed to amputation hazards at Speed Cut Timber Mill Saws (4 count).

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,512 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) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)    On 10/27/15, in the maintenance shop of the facility, employees used a Cincinnati bench grinder (serial #230659) that was equipped with work rests set up to an inch away from the wheel.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 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.  On 10/27/15, in the maintenance shop of the facility, employees used a Cincinnati bench grinder (serial #230659) that was not equipped with tongue guards.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,890 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).    On or about 10/27/15, in the production area, ventilation fans had belt and pulleys on motors that were not fully guarded and/or enclosed.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  On or about 10/27/15, in the production area, ventilation fans had belt and pulleys on motors that were not fully guarded and/or enclosed.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.    On 10/27/15, in the production facility, receptacle boxes containing punch-out holes for conduit were used improperly as mounted equipment receptacles and with extension cords.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    On 10/27/15, in Building 1, temporary electrical extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring to power a radio, refrigerator and a microwave. Cords caused trip hazards and were permitted to lay across emergency egress routes.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $1,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    On or about 10/27/15, in Building 1, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that electrical cords for the 220v ventilation fan and the 110v overhead door opener were in use with exhausted strain reliefs.