OSHA Inspection: R & R SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:        On or about March 1, 2018, the employer had employees perform maintenance and servicing operations on pieces of equipment within the facility including but not limited to: pallet manufacturing equipment (variety of saws), conveyors, and a rubber machine, and the employer did not develop and implement an energy control program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about March 29, 2018, the employer had employees operate powered industrial trucks without providing the employees with forklift training and evaluation.  This training would include:      a.         Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material),  b.         Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and   c.         Evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 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):  On or about March 29, 2018, the employer had employees operate a powered industrial truck with safety defects, without taking the powered industrial truck out of service until appropriate repairs could be made.  These defects included:    a.         One front light not functional and b.         Backup lights not functional.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:      On or about March 29, 2018, the employer had employees operate powered industrial trucks daily, and daily forklift inspections were not completed.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):       On or about March 1, 2018, the employer had an employee exposed to amputation hazards from an unguarded horizontal band saw, while breaking down pallets.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:        On or about March 1, 2018, the employer had an employee exposed to amputation hazards from an unguarded hand-fed cross cut table saw.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):        On or about March 1, 2018, R & R Services of Illinois, Inc. had an employee exposed to unguarded pulleys, which were less than 7 ft. from the floor, on three separate machines in the Pallet Manufacturing Division:       a. Chop Saw/Crosscut Table Saw,    b. Horizontal Band Saw, and   c. Notcher.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):         On or about March 1, 2018, the employer had an employee exposed to amputation hazards from an unguarded horizontal belt associated with pulleys on a Horizontal Band Saw in the Pallet Manufacturing Division.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about March 1, 2018, R & R Services of Illinois, Inc. had an employee exposed to amputation hazards from unguarded vertical/inclined belts associated with pulleys on the following equipment in the Pallet Manufacturing Division:      a. Chop Saw/Crosscut Table Saw and   b. Notcher.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:       On or about March 1, 2018, R & R Services of Illinois, Inc. had employee exposed to amputation hazards from unguarded chains and sprockets on the following pieces of equipment:      a. Notcher and   b. Conveyor on Rubber Machine.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    On or about March 15, 2018, the employer had employees exposed to electrical hazards from two uncovered electrical panel boxes in the Maintenance Area.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:       On or about March 15, 2018, the employer had employees exposed to electrical hazards from lack of strain relief on a flexible electrical cord, located on the conveyor of the rubber machine.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,110 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      On or about March 29, 2018, the employer had employees utilize hazardous chemicals including but not limited to brake cleaner, transmission fluid, oil, air compressor lubricant, anti-freeze, and gasoline; and the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  On or about March 29, 2018, R & R Services of Illinois, Inc. had employees utilize hazardous chemicals including but not limited to brake cleaner, transmission fluid, oil, air compressor lubricant, anti-freeze, and gasoline; and the employer did not develop a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    On or about March 29, 2018, the employer had employees utilize hazardous chemicals including but not limited to brake cleaner, transmission fluid, oil, air compressor lubricant, anti-freeze, and gasoline; and the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical they used.

Issued

Jun 21, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about March 29, 2018, R & R Services of Illinois, Inc. had employees utilize hazardous chemicals, and the employer did not provide the employees with any hazard communication training.