OSHA Inspection: KELLY RYAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $2,881 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): Openings in a stair rail system exceeded 19 inches at its least dimension:    The employer is exposing employees to fall hazards through openings in a stair rail system.  This was most recently documented at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2018 when a stair rail was observed with no mid-rail creating a gap over 19".

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $2,881 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    The employer is exposing employees to a struck by hazard when working on or near forklifts.  This was most recently observed at 900 Kelly Ryan Dr, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2018 when a forklift was observed in use and its horn was not operational and it had not been taken out of service.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $2,881 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    The employer is exposing employees to struck by hazards when using damaged slings to lift trailers.  This was most recently documented at 900 Kelly Ryan Dr, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 when two excessively worn and damaged slings were being used to lift and rotate trailers.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $2,881 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:    The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by, caught in, and amputation hazards while operating machinery. This was most recently observed at 900 Kelly Ryan Dr, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 when the following machine guarding violations were documented:    a. JFMT 360 Lathe in the Service Center - No guarding around rotating chuck.    b. JFMK 530 Lathe in the Service Center - No guarding around rotating chuck.    c. Zubal Lathe in the Service Center - No guarding around rotating chuck.    d. Voortman Machine - 19" gap between light curtain and machine.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Air hose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected.    The employer is exposing employees to struck by hazards when operating pneumatic air equipment. This was most recently documented at 900 Kelly Ryan Dr, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 when a compressed air hose was observed with a hose clamp holding a quick disconnect connector in place.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $3,559 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(b)(4)(iv): Terminals for welding leads were not protected from accidental contact by personnel or metal objects:    The employer is exposing employees to electrical hazards when performing welding operations.  This was most recently documented at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 when an arch welder was observed with exposed terminal lugs.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,536 · Current $4,268 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer is failing to protect employees from a struck by hazard when operating an abrasive wheel grinder.  This was most recently observed at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 when an abrasive wheel grinder was observed with its adjustable work rest not adjusted to within one eighth inch.     The Kelly Ryan Equipment Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 840866, citation number 1, item number 5a and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

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:    The employer is failing to protect employees from a struck by hazard when operating an abrasive wheel grinder.  This was most recently observed at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 when an abrasive wheel grinder was observed with its adjustable tongue guard not adjusted to within one fourth inch of the wheel.    The Kelly Ryan Equipment Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 840866, citation number 1, item number 5b and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

Abate by

Apr 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $284 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:    The employer failed to protect employees from potential struck by hazards associated with operating a forklift with an illegible data plate.  This was most recently documented during the inspection of the facility at 900 Kelly Ryan Dr, Blair, Nebraska on or about December 13, 2017 where the following two instances were observed:    a.  Forklift AT9032540 - No Data Plate    b.  Forklift 4EM0120 - Data Plate Illegible.    The Kelly Ryan Equipment Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 840866, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 900 Kelly Ryan Drive, Blair, Nebraska.

Issued

Mar 2, 2018

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:  The power cord drop going to a welding machine did not have strain relief and its outer insulation was pulled away form the inner wires.