OSHA Inspection: TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT ASSOCIATES SYSTEMS, LLC

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2357.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Paint Area:  Two flammable storage cabinets were damaged so that they would not close as designed.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2357.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Paint Area:  Spray booth #1, used to apply flammable paints via spraying, was not provided with automatic sprinklers.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2357.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Containers when stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Shop:  A series of LPG tanks used to fuel powered industrial trucks were stored on a rack next to an emergency exit.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3142.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Area:  A Komatsu powered industrial truck was in use with eight foot forks, The truck was approved for 48 inch forks and fork positioners.        Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Area:  A Komatsu powered industrial truck was in use with eight foot forks, The truck was approved for 48 inch forks and fork positioners, no alterations to the trucks placarding was perfomed.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Area:  Employees were operating a Komatsu powered industrial truck without being trained on the weights of the loads they were lifting, and were not trained regarding the limitations of the eight foot forks in use on the machine.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Area:  A Komatsu powered industrial truck was in use while it was lifting a load at a distance from the forks such that it was overloaded.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3929.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Sheet Metal Shop:  The Amada Press Brake was in use without guarding.    b) On or about 8/3/2016, Truck Shop Weld Area:  A Makita chop saw had a lower guard missing.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Sheet Metal Shop:  A pedestal fan was in use without a front guard.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2357.00 Reduced

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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 8/3/2016, Welding Shop:  A white colored pedestal mounted bench grinder had a work rest that was 1.25 inches from the wheel.     b) On or about 8/3/2016, Air Conditioning Reclaim Area:  A Jet bench grinder had a work rest that was 1.0 inch from the wheel.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 8/3/2016, Welding Shop:  A white colored pedestal mounted bench grinder had a tongue guard that was 1.0 inch from the wheel.   b) On or about 8/3/2016, Air Conditioning Reclaim Area:  A Jet bench grinder had a tongue guard that was 1.0 inch from the wheel.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Shop:  A Milwaukee hand held angle grinder was not equipped with a guard.   b) On or about 8/3/2016, Assembly Area:  A Milwaukee hand held angle grinder was not equipped with a guard.    c) On or about 8/3/2016, Magna Flux Area:  A Milwaukee hand held angle grinder was not equipped with a guard.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3929.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Heat Treating Area:  Power cords and connectors associated with the Eurotherm heat treating system were broken, exposing un insulated energized parts.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3142.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Assembly Area:  A pedestal fan was in use without a path to ground.    b) On or about 8/3/2016, Magna flux Area:  A metal framed light was not provided with a path to ground.    c) On or about 8/3/2016, Spray Area:  A pedestal fan was in use without a path to ground.    d) On or about 8/3/2016, Welding Shop:  A pedestal fan was not provided with a path to ground.    e) On or about 8/3/2016, AC Reclaim Area:  The frame and components of an AC unit were not provided with a path to ground.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3142.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) On or about 8/3/2016, Magna flux Area:  A hand held light was powered through a cord that was not provided with strain relief where it entered the light.    b) On or about 8/3/2016, Spray Area:  A pedestal fan was in use powered through a cord that was not provided with strain relief where it entered the fan.      c) On or about 8/3/2016, AC Reclaim Area:  The components of an AC unit were powered through a cord attached to the unit without any strain relief.       Abatement certification is required for instance c.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Exterior of building:  An abrasive blasting silo was not provided with a sign indicating that it was a permit required confined space.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Assembly Area:  A series of five breaker boxes located in the Assembly Area were not provided with labeling as to what the circuits energized.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) On or about 8/3/2016, Pullman Assembly Area:  Extension cords and Relocatable Power Taps were used in place of permanent wiring.     b) On or about 8/3/2016, Receiving Area:  An extension cord and Relocatable Power Tap was used in place of the permanent wiring.