OSHA Inspection: SPAR - TEX CO. INC.

Issued

2016-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Spar-Tex co. Inc. - Receiving area : A forklift attachment was used on the Nichiyu Forklift Model# FER15-D50SB, Serial #162921030 without the forklift manufacturer's written approval,  on or about 01/28/2016.

Issued

2016-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 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):  a)  Spar-Tex co. Inc. - shipping and Receiving areas: The employer did not provide forklift training to the employees driving the Toyota electric forklift Model # 5FBE18, S/N 5FBE18-11967 and Nichiyu Forklift Model# FER15-D50SB, Serial #162921030 while working in the Shipping and Receiving areas, occurred on or about 01/28/2016.

Issued

2016-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2):  Battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks located in battery changing and charging installation was not protected from damage by trucks:  a) Spar-Tex Co. Inc.- Forklift charging area:  The facility did not protect the battery charging apparatuses from damage.  The charging cables on a Hobart - Accu battery charger Type 600C3-18, S/N 388CS07042, had damaged cords with exposed copper conduit,  observed on or about 01/28/2016.

Issued

2016-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  a) Spar-tex Inc. - Throughout the Production area: Compressed air used for cleaning purposes by employees was at approximately 100 p.s.i., observed on or about 01/28/2016.

Issued

2016-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 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:  b) Spar-Tex, Inc. - Production area:  Metallic knockout boxes were used as pendant drop outlets to connect equipment.  Knockout boxes are designed to be attached to surfaces such as walls, observed on or about 01/28/2016.

Issued

2016-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  Spar-Tex - Manufacturing area:  A missing knockout on the Blue Jay End Cutter Machine S/N BL245 was not effectively closed, observed on or about 01/28/2016.  b) Spar-Tex - Manufacturing area: A missing knockout on pendant drop outlets was not effectively closed, observed on or about 01/28/2016.