OSHA Inspection: SWIFT INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 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:    On or about August 9, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards when the catwalk from the exit to the ground did not have a midrail.  The exit was located near the restrooms.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    On or about August 9, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the route out of the building was not apparent if one entered the office from the production area through the door marked as an exit.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  On or about August 9, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the exit signs were not lit. a. sign over the door from the production area to the office b. sign over the exit door closest to the restrooms  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 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):    On or about August 9, 2016, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards when the water fountain housing had been damaged leaving a gap that exposed employees to electrical components inside of the housing.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  On or about August 9, 2016, employees were exposed to unsanitary water when using the water fountain because the water fountain was not draining and there was a puddle of unsanitary water on top of the drain in the bowl that splashed up during drinking.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about August 9, 2016, the employer permitted the chairs in the office to limit access to the fire extinguisher located on the office wall.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about August 9, 2016, the employer had not regularly inspected the fire extinguishers located in the office and production area in the paint building.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator was assigned to drive a different type of truck:  On or about August 9, 2016, the employer had not evaluated employees from MNDustries, Inc. who were permitted to use the forklift at the worksite.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.