OSHA Inspection: CHIZEK TRANSPORT, INC.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $1836.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:    a)    On or about 2/17/2016, The shop mezzanine had hand rails without mid rails above the tire storage area and by the stairway.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(4): 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(4): A standard toeboard was not provided with a 4 inches nominal in vertical height from its top edge to the level of the floor and securely fastened in place and with not more than 1/4 inch clearance above the floor level.  a)    On or about 2/17/2016, Mezzanine railing above the uniform room did not have a toe board.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $1836.00 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)    On or about 2/17/2016, the company was not performing an evaluation of each operators competence to drive lift truck when hired and at least every three years there after.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1377.00 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:    a)    On or about 2/17/2016, the pedestal grinder in the tire storage area had a 3/4" gap between the tool rest and the stone.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a)    On or about 2/17/2016, the pedestal grinder in the tire storage area had a 1/2" gap between the tongue guard and the stone.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $1836.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located less than 2.44 m (8 feet) above the floor had exposed terminals:    a)    On or about 2/17/2016, The North wall of the shop had worn and damaged receptacles.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:   a)    On or about 2/17/2016, The shop had worn and damaged extension cords that were missing ground pins.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)    On or about 2/17/2016, a work bench on the south wall of the shop had an extension light with a bad outer  cover that had not been taken out of service or replaced.