OSHA Inspection: AG POWER EQUIPMENT CO.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,387 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to ejection and crushing hazards as follows:    (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, employees of Ag Power Equipment Co., were exposed to ejection and crushing hazards, in that a Hyster 110 diesel forklift was operated while not equipped with a seat belt in the operator's seat. Forklift was operated both indoors and on uneven terrain outdoors.    (b) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, employees of Ag Power Equipment Co., were exposed to ejection and crushing hazards, in that a CASE 586E forklift was operated without using the seat belt . Forklift was operated both indoors and on uneven terrain outdoors.               Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Abate by

Aug 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator had been trained, certified, and evaluated, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,387 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:    (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation of machines whose operation exposed employees to injuries was guarded. Employees in the shop were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards in that a Makita 2414B 14" cut-off saw was used without a guard.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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:    (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the work rests on grinding machinery were adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of 1/8". Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that a Dayton 8" grinder was used while the work rest was not adjusted properly. The distance between the abrasive wheel and the work rest was over 1/2".          Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue at the top did not exceed 1/4" . Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that a Dayton 8" grinder was used while the tongue guard was not adjusted properly. The distance between the abrasive wheel and the tongue guard was over 1".        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,232 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.:    (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes was reduced to less than 30 pounds per square inch. Employees were exposed to air injection hazards as follows:        1. In the equipment detailing area, employees used compressed air for cleaning purposes at pressures measured at  111 PSI.       2. Throughout the service shop, employees used compressed air for cleaning purposes at pressures measured at 105, and 106 PSI.          Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:   (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers used by employees were mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries. Approximately 12 fire extinguishers located throughout the shop were not mounted and identified, fire extinguishers were either not visible or blocked by other items subjecting employees to injuries in case of a fire.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Aug 3, 2017

Abate by

Aug 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   (a) On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that an educational program was provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. Employees expected to use fire extinguishers were not trained on fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").