OSHA Inspection: TREND TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Issued

2018-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9147.00 · Current $5400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.    a) On or about July 19, 2017, Trend Technologies, LLC did not ensure the safety latch on the hook of the 5-Ton Harrington Hoist, Model Number ES3B-883, Serial Number 633874, was repaired or replaced when damage to the latch was identified through the inspection process. The hoist hook was used to lift a die assembly weighing approximately 2.5 tons with the damaged safety latch.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2018-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12805.00 · Current $7600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    a) On or about July 19, 2017, Trend Technologies, LLC did not ensure that each day before use, all slings, fastenings and attachments were inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer, and that damaged or defective slings were immediately removed from service.  Damaged slings were used with a 5-ton Harrington Hoist, Model Number ES3B-883, Serial Number 633874, to lift and suspend die assemblies.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2018-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    a) On or about July 19, 2017, Trend Technologies, LLC did not ensure that synthetic web slings used with a 5-ton Harrington Hoist, Model Number ES3B-883, Serial Number 633874, to lift and suspend die assemblies were marked or coded to show the rated capacity of the slings.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2018-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv): Synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service:  a) On or about July 19, 2017, Trend Technologies, LLC did not ensure that synthetic web slings used with a 5-ton Harrington Hoist, Model Number ES3B-883, Serial Number 633874, to lift and suspend die assemblies were immediately removed from service when damaged.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.