OSHA Inspection: PARKER TRAILERS, INC.

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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 April 12, 2016, and times prior to that date, employees were exposed to injuries from an unguarded bench grinder, with an abrasive wheel, at the point of operation where the employer failed to ensure an adjustable work rest was installed prior to use.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-02 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 April 12, 2016, and times prior to that date, employees were exposed to injuries from an unguarded bench grinder with an abrasive wheel at the point of operation where the employer failed to ensure an adjustable tongue guard was installed prior to use.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    (a)  On or about April 12, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where compressed gas cylinders that were not in use were stored without caps.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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, 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)  On or about April 12, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that the employer did not store the oxygen cylinders 20 feet away from acetylene cylinders.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  a) On or about April 12, 2016, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300, 301 or 300A or equivalent forms for recording injuries and illnesses of employee's located at Parker Trailers, Inc.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees were exposed to electrical injuries where a power strip was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling requirements.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  (a) On or about April 12, 2016, the employer exposed the employees to electrical hazards, located in the trailer shop  area, due to damaged insulation on the electrical cord(s) powering two Safety-Kleen Parts Cleaning Solvent machines.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)  On or about February 12, 2015, the employer did not maintain a clear distance of 3 feet in front of the circuit breaker panels and transformers in order to provide access for emergency maintenance.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2016-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a)  On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, the employer had not developed and/or implemented a written hazard communication program to address the chemicals used in the workplace and the hazards associated with those chemicals.   A written hazard communication program shall include the following elements, as applicable:  1. An inventory of all hazardous chemicals used in the workplace; 2. Labeling of chemicals; 3. Maintaining of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, ensuring accessibility for employees; 4. Training; 5. Periodic review to address changes in the workplace.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").