OSHA Inspection: D & D PLUNGER & MACHINE, INC.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    Employer did not ensure walking/working surfaces were free from flexible cords exposed employees to slips and fall hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Employer did not ensure that an exit was not obstructed by a fan on a 5 gallon bucket exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    Employer did not ensure each exit door had an "EXIT" sign posted on or above the door exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,811 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person which certified that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    Employer did not ensure that a written workplace hazard assessment to determine the need for personal protective equipment had been performed for employees required to nickel coat and grind parts.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 Reduced

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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:    Employer did not ensure fire extinguishers throughout the machine shop were mounted exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,811 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:    Employer did not ensure employees were trained in forklift operation exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

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):    Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a defective powered industrial truck that had not been taken out of service.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    Employer did not conduct monthly hook inspections with certification records for employees exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  Employer did not conduct monthly chain inspections with a certification records for overhead cranes exposed to struck-by hazards.        a) 2-1 ton Harrington overhead cranes located south east of the shop.      b) 2-1 ton overhead cranes located in the middle of the shop.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s):    Employer did not ensure overhead cranes hooks were replaced promptly as needed for safe operation of the overhead cranes.         a) 1-ton overhead crane located on the south east end of the shop.        b) 1-ton overhead crane located on the south east end of the shop.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(h)(5)(i): Natural or synthetic fiber rope sling(s) with abnormal wear were not immediately removed from service:    The employer did not ensure a defective natural or synthetic sling was taken out of service.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,449 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    Employer did not ensure flexible cords used to supply current to fans in the work area outer insulation was not damage exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 14, 2017

Abate by

Jan 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    Employer did not ensure employees required to work with nickel and silica were provide information and training on the hazards of the chemicals in their work area.