OSHA Inspection: TERRY STUCKEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    This violation occurred on or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto:    a. In the shop area near the #19 Puma 300L Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.    b. In the shop area near the #18 Puma 300LC Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.     c. In the shop area near the #15 Doosan Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.     d.  In the shop area near the #11 Diamond Series DMV 4020s Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.     e. In the shop area near the #1 Clausing MultiTurn 4000 Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.     f.  In the shop area near the #3 Clausing MultiTurn 4000 Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.     g. In the shop area near the #14 Doosan Puma 400L Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton CM Valustar overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.      h. In the shop area near the #12 Sharp SV-4020 Lathe where employees operated a 1/2-Ton CM Valustar overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.      i.  In  the shop area near the North wall where employees operated a 1-Ton Dayton overhead hoist that was missing the safety latch on the hook.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:   The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being exposed to communicable diseases which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    At the facility where employees were exposed to contact and ingestion hazards when using the restrooms without toilet paper available.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazard when operating manual Monarch lathe without eye protection.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the restroom located in Shop Area where employees were exposed to contact and ingestion hazards when using the restrooms without the employer providing hand soap or an equivalent hand sanitizer.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

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:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto,  in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards while using a synthetic web sling without legible markings to indicate rated capacities.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9): Synthetic web sling was not immediately removed from service for having snags, cuts and tears.  On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards while using a synthetic web sling with snags, punctures, and tears.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

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, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    This violation occurred on or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto:    a. In the shop area near the West wall where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a manual Monarch lathe without a chuck guard.    b. In the shop area near the North wall where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a manual Monarch lathe without a chuck guard.    c. In shop, where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a DoAll Model C-916 horizontal band saw without the unused portion of the blade being guarded.    d. In shop, where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Clausing MultiTurn 4000 CNC lathe without interlocking guards.    e. In shop, where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Clausing MultiTurn 4000 CNC lathe without an access door.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3): Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane.    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to a struck-by and caught in hazard when operating a 12" Baldor, Model 1216W bench grinder without side guards installed.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a.  On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a 12" Baldor, Model 1216W, serial number X1204202013 bench grinder without a work rest installed.  b.  On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a 12" Baldor, Model 1216W, serial number X0511097129 bench grinder without a work rest installed.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a.  On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a 12" Baldor, Model 1216W, serial number X1204202013 bench grinder without tongue guard installed.  b.  On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a 12" Baldor, Model 1216W, serial number X0511097129  bench grinder without tongue guard installed.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area, the employer allowed employees to use the Metabo portable angle grinder without a guard, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    The employer does not install and use equipment in accordance with the listing or labeling off the equipment.  This violation occurred on or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto:     a. In Shop Area near #18 Puma 300LC Lathe where employees are exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when operating an air conditioner fan/blower without it being used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.     b. In the front area of the Shop Area on the South wall  near the 12" Baldor, Model 1216W grinder where employees are exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when operating an air conditioner fan/blower without it being used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.     c.  In Shop Area near #21 Sharp SC-4020 Lathe where employees are exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when operating an air conditioner fan/blower without it being used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.     d.  In Shop Area near the Dayton 1-ton pedestal crane where employees are exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when operating an air conditioner fan/blower without it being used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.     e.  In Shop Area near the DoAll Model C-916 horizontal band saw where employees are exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when operating an air conditioner fan/blower without it being used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto:    a. In the Shop Area on the North wall, where employees  were exposed to electrical hazard when trying to access the electrical panels that were blocked by stored equipment and material.      b. In the Shop area on the North West corner in the Welding Area, where employees were exposed to electrical hazard when trying to access the electrical panels that were blocked by stored equipment and material.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto:    a)  In the Shop Area on the North wall, employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards from an electrical box that was not equipped with a dead front cover.      b)  In the Shop Area on the North West corner wall, employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards from an electrical box that was not equipped with a dead front cover.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area, an employee was exposed to electrical hazards when working near a spliced flexible cord that was plugged into a three prong outlet.

Issued

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about December 06, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area where employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working near the junction box that had an unused opening without a cover to close that opening.