OSHA Inspection: J.W. HALL

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):        At the warehouse; employer did not provide forklift training to operators, exposing employees to struck By hazard.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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)  At warehouse, employees used an unguarded Dyna Path Lathe, unknown Model and serial number, exposing employees to caught in hazards.        b)  At Warehouse; employees uses an 80 Ton Atlantic Hydraulic Press, unknown Model and serial number, exposing employees to caught in hazards.        c) At Warehouse; employees uses an Ellis Drill Press, Model number 4OO and serial number 94D05367, exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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:        At the warehouse; employees used a KO-SHIN ELEC & MACH grinder, serial# 11207or unknown model number which exceeded one eight inch, exposing the employee to struck by hazards.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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:        At the warehouse; employees used the KO-SHIN ELEC & MACH grinder, serial # 11207or unknown model number that exceeded 1/4 inch, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:        At the warehouse; employees were not protected from the rays of the welding machines, exposing employees to eye injuries.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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:                 At the warehouse, electrical panels; employer did not provide sufficient access, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:        At the warehouse, electrical panel; employees utilize an electrical panels with unused opening, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:        At the warehouse; the employer did not place a cover on a pull boxes, exposing employees to electrical hazards.