OSHA Inspection: U.S. CHUTES CORPORATION

Issued

May 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $810 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  PIV BATTERY CHARGING STATION:  On or about November 19. 2015, no eye wash or quick-drenching shower was available for employees responsible for adding water to the batteries of powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).

Issued

May 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2): Switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were not enclosed in weatherproof enclosures:  PAINTING DEPARTMENT:  On or about January 6, 2016, employees were exposed to electrocution hazards as a result of an emergency eye wash that had been installed immediately below light switches that energized the lights in the paint spray booths.

Issued

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,000 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:  PIV BATTERY CHARGING STATION:  On or about November 19, 2015, the employer did not protect employees from fire by ensuring that flexible cords were connected to devices and fittings such that tension cannot be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  The outer insulation of a flexible cord was pulled from the plug end.

Issued

May 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  PRODUCTION AREA NEAR LOADING DOCK DOOR:  A)  On or about November 19, 2015, a compressed gas cylinder containing Freon 5034 was not secured and therefore was at risk of being struck by or knocked over by fork trucks and/or metal chutes/tubes or compactors that were manufactured on site (REF: CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965, Section 3.3.8).  B)  On or about January 6, 2016, a compressed gas cylinder containing carbon dioxide was not secured and therefore was at risk of being struck or knocked over by fork trucks and/or metal chutes/tubes or compactors manufactured on site and being shipped out to customers (REF: CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965, Section 3.3.8).  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 984505, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 4, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 607 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT.

Issued

May 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  WELDING AREAS:  On or about November 19, 2015, employees performing TIG welding were not fit tested prior to required use of tight-fitting particulate respirators.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 984505, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on February 4, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 607 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT.

Issued

May 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  PRODUCTION AREA:  On or about November 19, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the working space about a 480-volt electrical panel was clear of stored items for a minimum of 42-inches and that the panels were accessible.  A)  Access to electrical panel LPL was blocked by a fork truck battery charger that was installed immediately below the panel as well as a guardrail installed 26 inches in front of the panel and forming an enclosure around the battery chargers.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 984505, citation number 1, item number 8 and was affirmed as a final order on February 4, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 607 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT.