OSHA Inspection: CARTER GILBERT INVESTMENTS

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

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 tank cars, 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:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, in the cylinder cage storage area, stored compressed gas cylinders such as but not limited to oxygen, acetylene and argon were not secured to prevent them from being toppled.  Employees were exposed to projectile and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(h)(6)(i)(b): Readily ignitable material including weeds and long dry grass were not removed within 10 feet of containers:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, the AmeriGas propane tank located outside in the fenced bull pin area was surrounded by an accumulation of dry grass.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(h)(12): Conspicuous signs prohibiting smoking were not posted within sight of customers served at LP gas dispensing areas:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, a "No Smoking" sign was not posted on or near the AmeriGas propane tank located outside in the fenced bull pin area.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, employees were not provided with an impervious apron and a face shield to use when refueling cylinders for forklifts.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard of contact with the fuel.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, the employer had not evaluated the workplace to determine what hazards were present and if personal protective equipment provided, such as welding hoods, face shields and eye & hand protection, was the only personal protective equipment that was needed to adequately protect them from exposure to hazards while performing their job tasks.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

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 and rotating parts:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, guarding was  provided,   (a)  At the back of the GMS Sheet Metal Press, Model APB 30100, s/n P8755, in the welding machine shop area, to protect employees from contact with closing dies.  (b)  On the right side of the 14" diameter cutting blade on the Kalamazoo metal cut-off saw, in the welding shop, to protect employees from contact with the rotating cutting blades.  (c)  Over the rotating chuck on the Time Master lathe, in the machine shop, to protect employees from contact with rotating parts.  (d)  Over the rotating chuck on the Sidney lathe, s/n 7854, in the machine shop, to protect employees from contact with rotating parts.  (e)  Over the rotating chuck on the Lion lathe in the machine shop, to protect employees from contact with rotating parts.  (f)  Over the rotating chuck on the Bullard Cut Master vertical lathe in the machine shop, to protect employees from contact with rotating parts.  (g)  Over the unused portion of the cutting blade on the W.F. Wells & Sons horizontal band saw, s/n 895956, located at the cylinder end of the machine shop, to protect employees from contact with the cutting blade.  (h)  On the Nutt Buster hydraulic cylinder bench located at the cylinder end of the machine shop, to protect employees from flying and rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, guarding was not provided on the   (a)  GMS Sheet Metal Press, Model APB 30100, s/n P8755, located in the welding shop machine area, to protect employees from contact with closing dies.  (b)  GMS Shear Machine, Model GMV 3006, s/n G1999, located in the welding shop machine area, to protect employees from contact with the shearing blade.  (c)  Jet 10" drill press, s/n 000466, located in the welding shop, to protect employees from punctures and contact with rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, guarding was not furnished over the abrasive wheel and spindle end(s) on the     (a)  Left side of the Jet 10" bench grinder, Model JBG-10A, s/n 0030058, located in the welding shop.  (b)  Black & Decker 10" bench grinder, s/n D-1819794, located in the machine shop.    Employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with flying fragments and rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work, and work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eight inch:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to,   (a)  Work rests were not provided on the Jet 10" bench grinder, Model JBG-10A, s/n 0030058, located in the welding shop.  (b)  A work rest was not provided on the right side of the Kawasaki bench grinder, s/n 200607000954, located in the welding shop.   (c)  The work rest on the left side of the Kawasaki bench grinder, s/n 200607000954, located in the welding shop, was not positioned to one eight inch of the abrasive grinding wheel.  (d)  The work rests on the Black & Decker 10" bench grinder, s/n D-1819794, located in the machine shop, were not positioned to one eight inch of the abrasive grinding wheel.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with flying fragments and rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 17, 2017, and times prior to,   (a)  The tongue guard on the right side of the Jet 10" bench grinder, Model JBG-10A, s/n 0030058, located in the welding shop was adjusted to greater than 1/4" of the grinding wheel.    (b)  Tongue guards were not provided on the Kawasaki bench grinder, s/n 200607000954, located in the welding shop.  (c)  Tongue guards were not provided on the Black & Decker 10" bench grinder, s/n D-1819794, located in the machine shop.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of contact with flying fragments and rotating parts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,346 · Current $4,346

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, at the cylinder end of the machine shop, the pulleys to the motor drive for the chop saw were not guarded.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard of contact with ingoing nip points.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, at the cylinder end of the machine shop, the double belts to the motor drive for the chop saw were not guarded.  This condition exposed employees to that hazard of contact with ingoing nip points.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

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):  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, in the Welding Shop, a guard was not furnished over the   (a)  4 1/2" abrasive wheel on the DeWalt portable grinder, Model No. DWE4011.  (b)  7" abrasive wheel on the Black & Decker portable angle grinder/sander.  Employees were exposed to contact with the rotating wheel.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

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 May 17, 2017, and times prior to, in the cylinder cage storage area, valve protection caps were missing from several compressed gas cylinders such as but not limited to oxygen, acetylene and argon used in performing welding tasks.  Employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 17, 2017, and times prior to, in the cylinder cage storage area, several full and empty oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together inches apart.  This condition exposed employees to a fire or explosion hazard.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

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:  On or about May 17, 2017, in the Machine shop, the ground pin was missing on the attachment plug of the flexible cord powering the Lasko squirrel cage fan.  Employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, employees were not protected from electrical shock in that the flexible cord to the     (a)  Millermatic 252 Miller in the welding shop, had pulled loose from the fitting to the welder control box.   (b)  W.F. Wells & Sons horizontal band saw in the cylinder end of the machine shop, had pulled loose from the fitting to the motor drive electrical box.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about May 17, 2017, a hazard communication program had not been developed for the benefit of employees using and/or exposed to hazardous chemicals/ingredients such as but not limited to welding rod fumes, oxygen, acetylene and argon when engaged in welding tasks; and propane when handling and/or refueling cylinders for forklifts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, the AmeriGas propane tank located outside in the fenced bull pin area was not labeled to indicate its contents.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard that the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, training had not been provided for the benefit of employees exposed to hazardous chemicals/ingredients such as but not limited to welding rod fumes, oxygen, acetylene and argon when engaged in welding tasks; and propane when handling and/or refueling cylinders for forklifts.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $724 · Current $724

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the injury and illness incident report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  On or about May 17, 2017, at the establishment, OSHA logs, 300A and 301 forms were not maintained.

Issued

Nov 1, 2017

Abate by

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure 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 this paragraph (l):  On or about May 17, 2017, and times prior to, a forklift training program had not been developed and implemented for the benefit of employees operating powered industrials trucks such as but not limited to the Toyota and Nissan forklifts.  Failure to do so exposed employees to struck-by, crushing and tip over hazards.