OSHA Inspection: I-80 EQUIPMENT, LLC

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $5,577

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv): Ladder(s) are not maintained in a good usable condition at all times.   Employees are exposed to fall hazards when using ladders to access the beds of the trucks and the employer fails to maintain ladders in good repair. This violation was last observed on November 15, 2016, in the fabrication shop; employees were observed utilizing an aluminum step ladder with missing and bent horizontal supports between the back rails, to access the bed of a knuckle boom truck.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all ladders are maintained in good usable condition.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects are not marked and taken out of service until repaired.   The employer fails to mark ladders with defects and take them out of service.  This violation was last observed on November 15, 2016, in the fabrication shop; employees were observed utilizing an aluminum step ladder with missing and bent horizontal supports between the back rails, to access the bed of a knuckle boom truck.      To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all ladders having defects are marked and removed from service until repaired by either the maintenance department or the manufacturer.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $5,577

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit is not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   Employees working in the body shop are exposed to burns and smoke inhalation, in the event of fire, and the employer does not ensure that all exit doors are marked by a sign reading "Exit."  This violation was last observed on September 6, 2016, in the body shop.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all exit doors are clearly visible and marked with a sign that reads "Exit."    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit is not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):   Employees working in the body shop and fabrication shop are exposed to burns and smoke inhalation, in the event of fire, and the employer does not ensure that each door that could be mistaken for an exit is marked "Not an Exit" or by a sign indicating its actual use.  This violation was last observed on September 6, 2016, in the body shop.   a) An unmarked door in the body shop opened to a restroom  b) An unmarked door in the body shop opened to a store room  c)  An unmarked door in the fabrication shop opened to the office  d) An unmarked door in the fabrication shop opened to a supply room  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all doors that could be mistaken for an exit is marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,365 · Current $8,365

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2): The interior surfaces of spray booths are not smooth and continuous without edges and otherwise designed to prevent pocketing of residues and facilitate cleaning and washing without injury.   Employees performing spray finishing operations in the spray rooms are exposed to fire hazards and the employer fails to ensure that the walls and ceilings of the spray rooms, Bays #9, #10, and #11, are smooth to facilitate cleaning and washing to prevent pocketing of residues. This violation was last observed in the spray rooms on November 3, 2016.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the interior surfaces of the spray rooms are designed and constructed in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(2).    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas are not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:   Employees performing spray painting operations are exposed to fire hazards and the employer fails to ensure that all spray room #9 is kept free from the accumulation of combustible residues.  The violation was most recently observed on September 20, 2016.  The corrugated sheet metal walls had paint accumulations.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all spray areas are cleaned as often as necessary to keep them as free from the accumulation of combustible residues as practical.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,972 · Current $6,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes is not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.   Employees in the body shop are exposed to flying particles and air embolisms while using compressed air for cleaning and the employer fails to ensure that the pressure was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,365 · Current $8,365

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, are not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders are in use or connected for use:   Employees in the fabrication shop were exposed to fire and struck-by hazards and the employer fails to ensure that the valves on the compressed gas cylinders are protected by valve protection caps.   This violation was last observed on September 1, 2016.      To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all cylinders that are designed to accept valve protection caps are equipped with caps, except when they are in use.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $5,577

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors are not replaced:   Employees performing welding activities are exposed to electrical shock and burns and the employer failed to replace cables that were damaged.  This violation was last observed on September 6, 2016, on the MIllermatic 252 MIG welder, with the damaged grounding cable insulation, in the fabrication shop.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all damaged cables are replaced.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $5,577

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) are 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):   Employees using the Millermatic 252 MIG welder are exposed to electrical shock and burns due to a damaged cord and the employer fails to ensure that the portable cord and plug connected equipment is visually inspected before use.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all portable cord and plug equipment is visually inspected for external defects before use.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Employees performing welding activities are exposed to electrical shocks and burns when using the Millermatic 252 MIG welder and the employer did not ensure that damaged equipment was removed from service.  This violation was last observed on September 6, 2016, in the Fabrication Shop.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all damaged equipment is removed from service.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $16,732 · Current $16,732

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(c)(4)(i): The spray room, including floors, is not constructed of mansory, concrete, or other noncombustible material:  Employees performing painting activities in the spray rooms were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns because the walls of the spray rooms (Bays #9, #10, #11) are constructed of combustible material.  The employer fails to ensure that the spray room is constructed of masonry, concrete of other noncombustible material.  This violation was last occurred on September 1, 2016.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all spray rooms are constructed of masonry, concrete of other noncombustible material.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.  I-80 Equipment, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.94(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068975, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 120 Walnut Ln. in Colona, IL.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $16,731 · Current $16,731

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 are not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards and the employer does not ensure that compressed gas cylinders, stored outside, by the overhead doors, are secured to prevent the cylinders from being knocked over or damaged, as equipment and trucks are moved through the overhead door.  The last occurrence of this violation was observed on September 1, 2016.   To abate this violation, the employer ensure that compressed gas cylinders are stored in compliance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of the site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.   I-80 Equipment, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068975, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 120 Walnut Ln. in Colona, IL.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $19,520 · Current $19,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment is not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  Employees are exposed to fall hazards while preparing bucket trucks for painting and the employer fails to provide the appropriate personal protective equipment.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that employees are provided with the appropriate fall protection equipment and the training necessary to use the equipment properly.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of the site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.  I-80 Equipment, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.132(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068975, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 120 Walnut Ln. in Colona, IL.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,154 · Current $11,154

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment is not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Employees working in the Fabrication shop are exposed to electrical shocks and burns because metal outlet boxes with knockouts are used on the end of flexible cords and the employer fails to ensure that electrical equipment is used in accordance with its listing and labeling requirements. This violation was last observed on September 6, 2016, in the Fabrication shop.  To abate this violation, the employer ensure that all electrical equipment is used in accordance with its labeling and listing requirements.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of the site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.   I-80 Equipment, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068975, citation number 1, item number 21/a, and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at120 Walnut Ln. in Colona, IL.

Issued

Feb 27, 2017

Abate by

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $19,520 · Current $19,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) is not approved for the class of location:  Employees engaged in painting operation in the spray rooms are exposed to burns and smoke inhalation and the employer fails to ensure that all electrical equipment in the spray rooms is approved for hazardous locations.  This violation was last observed on September 6, 2016, in the Spray rooms.  To abate this violation, the employer ensure that all electrical equipment located in the spray room is approved for the hazardous location.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of the site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees.   I-80 Equipment, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068975, citation number 1, item number 22 and was affirmed as a final order on June 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at120 Walnut Ln. in Colona, IL.