OSHA Inspection: IEH AUTO PARTS LLC

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,696 · Current $4,618 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer had not ensured that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l):  (a) Warehouse, Section 2 - On or about August 31, 2016 employees were allowed to operate the 6430 pound Nissan Model KCPH01A15PV LPG-Powered Industrial Truck to unload and load parts trailers without ever having been properly trained or certified.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1): The employer did not ensure that only stable or safely arranged loads were handled:    (a) Warehouse, Section 2 - On or about August 31, 2016 employees were exposed to falling unstable loads while having to lower and/or raise engines and full 55 gallon-drums of Antifreeze, suspended from the forks of the 6430 pound Nissan Model KCPH01A15PV LPG-Powered Industrial Truck, from the Warehouse floor level down into small pickups, e.g., Toyota Delivery Vehicles, due to the absence of a loading ramp or other safe means of handling these loads.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).  (a) Warehouse, Section 2 - On or about August 31, 2016 employees were allowed to operate the 6430 pound Nissan Model KCPH01A15PV LPG-Powered Industrial Truck to unload and load parts trailers without there being an operational seat-belt; the female portion of the seat-belt latch was wedged under the PIT's engine shroud.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,696 · Current $4,618 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(v): Illumination was not provided for all working spaces about service equipment, swtichboards, panelboards, and motor control centers installed indoors:    (a) North wall of Warehouse #1, adjacent the Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Stand-Pipe System - On or about August 31, 2016, there was no illumination provided to assist employees having to turn circuits on in the mornings and off at night from the 120/240 Volt, 125 Amp EQ Loadcenter/Disconnect Panel by ITE.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  (a) North wall of Warehouse #1, adjacent the Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Stand-Pipe System - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to contact with live electric parts due to the presence of two (2) unoccupied spaces caused by the absence of two (2) circuit-breakers in the 120/240 Volt, 125 Amp EQ Loadcenter/Disconnect Panel by ITE.  (b) West wall of Warehouse-Section #2, near doorway to Section #3 -  On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to contact with live electric parts due to openings in the following circuit-breaker boxes:  1. Siemens 40 breaker panel on Left - the spot for breaker #8 was vacant/open on right side of panel, and  2. EQ Loadcenter on Right, aka Warehouse Main No.1 - both 8 1/8 inch tall by 2 1/4 inch wide spaces inside this panel box, PLUS an 1 1/2 inch opening at its bottom left side were open/exposed.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,234 · Current $5,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:  (a) North wall of Warehouse #1, at door to "Back Office Hallway" - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to the polarity of current being reversed which fed the AutumAire 44 inch diameter round box-fan.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(vi)(C)(5): Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of cord- and plug-connected equipment that could have become energized were not grounded under the following condition(s) listed in (C) of this paragraph, i.e., (5) cord- and plug-connected appliances used in damp or wet locations, or by employees standing on the ground or on metal floors or working inside of metal tanks or boilers:   (a)  North wall of Warehouse #1, at door to "Back Office Hallway" - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to the grounding prong being absent from the male attachment plug on the round mobile 44 inch diameter AutumAire box-fan.  This fan was 23-29 inches from the open doorway into Back Office Hall.  (b) East end of Warehouse #1, at Center Aisle - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to the grounding prong being absent from the male attachment plug on another round mobile 44 inch diameter AutumAire box-fan.  (c) Southeast corner of Warehouse #1, near entrance to Old Retail Counter Area - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to the grounding prong being absent from the male attachment plug on the 42 inch diameter round blue portable "Super Fan" box-fan.  (d)  Warehouse Section 2, at North end of Shipping/Receiving Desk - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to the grounding prong being absent from the male attachment plug on the 42 inch diameter round blue portable "Super Fan" box-fan.  (e) Warehouse, Section 1, Outside Acting Manager's Office - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to the grounding prong being absent from the male attachment plug on the 30.5 inch diameter King of Fans Pedestal Fan, S/N 0003775.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $2,770 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible Cords and Cables - Use of:  Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. (A)  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  (a) Warehouse, Section 1, Outside Acting Manager's Office - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to burns from possible fire due to the cord and plug on the 30.5 inch diameter black King of Fans Pedestal Fan, S/N 0003775, being connected to power via a 100 foot extension cord which has been being used this way for approximately 3 years in this location.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $2,770 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   (a)  North wall of Warehouse #1, at door to "Back Office Hallway" - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to there being no strain relief at the male attachment plug on the round 44 inch diameter mobile AutumAire box-fan.  This fan was 23-29 inches from the open doorway into Back Office Hall.     (b) East end of Warehouse #1, at Center Aisle - On or about August 31, 2016, employees were exposed to possible electrical shock due to there being inadequate strain relief at the male attachment plug on the round 44 inch diameter mobile AutumAire box-fan.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.   (a) Manager's Office - On or about August 31, 2016 employees were exposed to tripping and falling due to the presence of an Ethernet cable lying on the floor uncovered between desks.  (b) Warehouse Section #2 - On or about August 31, 2016 employees were exposed to tripping and falling due to turned up edges of steel reinforcement plates bolted to the wooden floor in numerous spots, e.g., one plate situated across the aisle North of the Poinder Door #6 measured 9 feet 10 inches by 6 feet by 15 1/2 feet; its edges were raised above the wooden floor in some spots by as much as 1 1/2 inches.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal service rooms.    (a)Throughout this Facility - On or about August 31, 2016 employees did not have access to safe running drinking water in that the only running water available was from two unsanitary lavatories in two restrooms, and from an old water fountain in the old office hallway; other water fountains had been previously removed due to rusted tanks.

Issued

Jan 17, 2017

Abate by

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  (a) Warehouse Section #2, Northwest Corner - On or about August 31, 2016, employees retrieving boxes of parts from a 28 foot long by 40 inch wide homemade shelving unit, housing the Moog Steering Control Arms each weighing 20-60 lbs., were exposed to injury due to the shelving unit not having been well-braced on its South end.