OSHA Inspection: HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOADERS AND PARTS INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,180 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): The employer did not provide standard railings or guards on stairways having four or more risers:    (a)  MAIN PROCDUCTION BUILDING, SOUTH BAY, EAST WALL - Employee(s) used the stairway leading to the mezzanine area, and the employer did not ensure the stairs were equipped with a standard railing, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(c)(2): Access to cab(s) or bridge walkway(s) was not by a conveniently placed fixed ladder, stairs, or platform:    (a)  MAIN PRODUCTION BUILDING, SOUTH BAY, 30 TON CRANE - Employees exited and exited the cab of the 30 ton overhead crane by climbing through the front of the cab and using a Wildcat scissor lift to elevate and descend to and from the cab, thereby exposing the employee(s) to fall hazards of at least 20 feet, on or about February 16, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(x): The employer did not insure that the operator did not leave his position at the controls while the load was suspended:    (a)  MAIN PRODUCTION BUILDING, SOUTH BAY, 30 TON CRANE - Employees used the 30 ton overhead crane to suspend pieces of heavy equipment while steel supports were fabricated to hold them for shipping purposes, and the employer did not insure that the employees remained at the controls of the crane while the parts were suspended, on or about February 16, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,140 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(b): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:      (a)  MAIN PROCDUCTION , NORTH BAY - Employees used the 2 ton overhead crane to lift parts that were being painted, and the employer did not ensure the crane had received a complete periodic inspection within the past 12 months, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.    (b)  MAIN PROCDUCTION , SOUTH BAY - Employees used the 30 ton overhead crane to lift heavy equipment, and the employer did not ensure the crane had received a complete periodic inspection within the past 12 months, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1): A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:  (a)  MAIN PRODUCTION BUILDING, SOUTH BAY - Employees used the 30 ton overhead crane, and the employer had not established a preventative maintenance program to maintain the crane, thereby exposing employees to possible injuries, on or about February 16, 2016.  (b)  MAIN PRODUCTION BUILDING, NORTH BAY - Employees used the 2 ton overhead crane, and the employer had not established a preventative maintenance program to maintain the crane, thereby exposing employees to possible injuries, on or about February 16, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,180 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    (a)  PRODUCTION BUILDING - The employer did not secure compressed gas cylinders from falling or being struck by vehicles and powered industrial trucks that were operated nearby, therefore exposing employees to possible injury, on or about February 16, 2016.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  (a)  PRODUCTION BUILDING - The employer stored multiple cylinders of fuel gas (5 acetylene, 3 propylene) directly adjacent to 4 oxygen cylinders without being separated by a rated fire barrier, which thereby exposed employees to possible injury, on or about February 16, 2016.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    (a)  MAIN PRODUCTION BUILDING, CENTER AISLE, NORTH SIDE COLUMN 6 - Employees performed work in the main production building near column 6 in the center of the building where an energized 220 volt electrical box had been damaged with the front of the panel pulled off, thereby exposing the employees to electrical shock hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was not provided with the minimal depth in the direction of access to live parts as indicated in Table S-1:    (a)  MAIN PRODUCTION BUILDING, WEST END - Employees operated and performed work near the electrical control panel for the overhead crane, and the employer did not maintain a minimum of 36 inches of clearance in front of the control panel, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:       (a)  MAIN PROCDUCTION BUILDING, CENTER OF BUILDING - Employee(s) used a 220 volt extension cord that, where the strain relief where the cord entered the receptacle box was pulled away approximately 2 inches, thereby exposing employee(s) to electrical hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    (a)  MAIN PROCDUCTION BUILDING, CENTER OF BUILDING - Employee(s) used a 220 volt extension cord that was equipped with a receptacle that was designed to be securely mounted, where the receptacle box was not mounted, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible hazards, on or about February 16, 2016.  (b)  MAIN PROCDUCTION BUILDING, CENTER OF BUILDING, NORTH BAY - Employee(s) used a 220 volt extension cord that was equipped with a receptacle that was designed to be securely mounted, where the receptacle box was not mounted, thereby exposing employee(s) to possible hazards, on or about June 22, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.