OSHA Inspection: TOOL-SMITH COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $2380.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) Northwest wall of shop area; on April 6, 2016 and times prior the employer allowed the nitrogen test tank to be stored unrestrained with valve/regulator manifold attached on the floor near a cart and chain hoist exposing the employees to struck by hazards due to the bottle going ballistic in the event the neck of the tank being broken. Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 section 3.3.8 states: "Do not store cylinders near elevators or gangways, or in locations where heavy moving objects may strike or fall on them. Where caps are provided for valve protection, such caps should be kept on cylinders in storage."

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) Entire facility; on or about April 6, 2016 and times prior the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards because forklift operators had not been certified to operate forklifts in the past three years.