OSHA Inspection: GEM STATE MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a)      On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer authorized and/or directed employees to operate powered industrial trucks.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l).  The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training and evaluation.  (a) On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and implement a training program based on the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace, the hazards of the workplace created by the use of the vehicle(s), and the general safety requirements of the OSHA standard.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(3): Crane(s) were modified and such modifications and the supporting structure were not checked thoroughly for the new rated load by a qualified engineer or the equipment manufacturer:  (a)  East side of the fabrication shop:  On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, a CM one ton hoist serial L 0892NA was mounted on a half ton beam.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of the crane was not plainly marked on each side of the crane.    (a)  Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, East bridge crane, hoist serial L0422 PD.  (b)  Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, West bridge crane, hoist serial L1660NY.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1): A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:  (a)  Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not implement a preventive maintenance program structured to satisfy and/or address the maintenance recommendations as well as the periodic inspection requirements per the manufacturer.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  (a)  Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto,  The employer did not implement inspection procedures for the hooks and/or chain hoists to assure that the equipment is in good operation condition.  Note:  Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  (a)  Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto,  Overhead jib cranes and bridge cranes.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(3)(i) -(j)(3)(x) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph(j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard.  (a)  Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016,  and at times prior thereto,  East bridge crane was not labeled with load capacity.  (b) Fabrication shop: On or about January 5, 2016,  and at times prior thereto,  West bridge crane was not labeled with load capacity.  (b)  Fabrication shop:  On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, a one ton CM hoist was mounted on a half ton beam, East door jib, hoist serial L0892NA.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.