OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE TRAILER SALES, INC.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(vii): Work levels 10 feet or higher above the ground or floor did not have  a guardrail of 2" x 4" nominal or the equivalent, installed no less than 36" or more than 42" high, with a mid-rail of 1"x 4" nominal lumber or equivalent:     On or about August 19, 2016, a Scaffoldmart Walk-Through style scaffold that was 10 feet 5 inches in height was utilized by employees to maintain and repair semi-truck trailers. The scaffold lacked a midrail on side portions and the back guardrail was not securely affixed.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3492.00 Reduced

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:    3.3.2 Cylinder storage areas should be prominently posted with the names of the gases to be stored.      3.3.8 Protect cylinders from any object that will produce a cut or other abrasion in the surface of the metal. 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.    a. On or about August 19, 2016 the compressed gas storage area did not have signage posted which indicated the types of compressed gases to be stored.     b. On or about August 19, 2016 compressed gas cylinders were stored in the immediate area of two bay doors through which there was vehicular traffic. Additionally, cylinders were standing outside of the storage area and were not secured to prevent tipping.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about August 19, 2016, two compressed gas cylinders in the cylinder storage area did not have a valve protection cap in place.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 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 (especially oil or grease), 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:     On or about August 19, 2016, oxygen cylinders were stored in the immediate area of fuel gas cylinders including, but not limited to acetylene and propane.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $4365.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    On or about August 19, 2016, employees utilized a Rigid TS3650 saw to fabricate portions of wood flooring for semi truck trailers. The saw did not have a self-adjusting guard to enclose the portion of the saw blade above the material being cut.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  On or about August 19, 2016, employees utilized a Rigid TS3650 saw to fabricate portions of wood flooring for semi truck trailers. The saw did not have a spreader in place to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back at the operator.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   On or about August 19, 2016, employees utilized a Rigid TS3650 saw to fabricate portions of wood flooring for semi truck trailers. The saw did not have nonkickback fingers or dogs installed to oppose the saw from picking up the material or throwing it back toward the operator.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3492.00 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:     On or about August 19, 2016, employees utilized a pedestal grinder on an as needed basis to smooth bolts. The work rest guard was 3/8 inches away from the periphery of the grinding wheel.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 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:   On or about August 19, 2016, employees utilized a pedestal grinder on an as needed basis to smooth bolts. The adjustable tongue guard was 9/16 inches away from the periphery of the grinding wheel.

Issued

2016-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):     On or about August 19, 2016, the outer jacket and insulation on the cord of the Miller CP-200 welder was damaged and bare wire was exposed.