OSHA Inspection: THE MACOMB GROUP, INC.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to crush and/or struck by injuries.    a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 17, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a safety latch on the hook of the north five ton Shawbox overhead hoist (underhung on bottom flange) was used with under-the-hook lifting slings.  Employees were exposed to crush injuries in that the load and/or lifting devices could become removed from the hook as employees used the hoist and lifting devices to lift parts in the warehouse bay area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 50 inches when accessing the truck bay to unload/load materials from delivery trucks.  The open sided floor around the truck bay was not equipped with guardrails to protect employees from falling to the lower level.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2016, the employer did not ensure that tubular steel bundles stored in the bay areas of the warehouse were secured from falling and/or rolling.  A bundle of tubular steel weighing approximately 600 lbs. that was not stacked securely fell onto the leg of an employee.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about January 27, 2016, employees were exposed to struck/crush-by hazards in that a nylon sling, used in the warehouse to move a bundle of 3-inch pipe weighing approximately 600 lbs., was frayed and cut.  The damaged sling exposed employees to hazards associated with falling loads.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 17, 2016, the employer did not ensure that all slings used in the warehouse were inspected by a competent person each day before use.  Damaged/defective synthetic slings, slings that were not marked with rated capacities, and slings without identifiable information used in the warehouse areas exposed employees to hazards associated with falling loads.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Sling(s) were used without having affixed and legible identification markings:    a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about January 27, 2016, a synthetic nylon sling used to move a bundle of steel tubes to the bay 5 storage area was not marked with identifiable information.    b. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 17, 2016, a synthetic nylon sling used to move a bundle of copper tubes from the loading area to the bay area was not marked with identifiable information.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about January 27, 2016, an employee(s) using a synthetic nylon sling to move a bundle of steel tubes to the bay 5 storage area was exposed to hazards with falling loads in that the slings were not identified with affixed and legible markings indicating the sling's rated capacity.    b. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 17, 2016, an employee(s) using synthetic nylon slings to move a bundle of copper tubes from the loading area to bay area were exposed to hazards with falling loads in that the slings were not identified with affixed and legible markings indicating the sling's rated capacity.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.     a. The Macomb Group, Inc. - Northwood, Ohio: On or about February 11, 2016, the employer failed to report an in-patient hospitalization of an employee.  On February 10, 2016, an employee sustained crush injuries which resulted in hospitalization; the employer did not report the hospitalization within 24 hours.