OSHA Inspection: BOGO FAMILY INC.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(ii): [b]: Abrasive-blasting respirators were not worn by all abrasive-blasting operators when using silica sand in manual blasting operations where the nozzle and blast were not physically separated from the operator in an exhaust ventilated enclosure:     On or about April 25, 2018, the employer did not ensure that all abrasive-blasting operators wore abrasive-blasting respirators when using silica sand in a manual blasting operation.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    On or about April 25, 2018, the employer did not ensure each employee was medically evaluated prior to wearing a Comfo 2 half mask respirator to perform painting and sandblasting operations.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about April 25, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees who wore a tight-fitting Comfo 2 half mask respirator were fit-tested prior to painting and sandblasting.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):  On or about April 25, 2018 the employer did not ensure employees who wore Comfo 2 half mask respirators to perform painting and sandblasting work were trained to use them.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:    On or about April 25, 2018, employer did not ensure a Nissan forklift had an illegible nameplate.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.  On or about April 25, 2018, the employer did not ensure forklift operators were trained in forklift operation.       a) Nissan forklift, located in the yard.      b) Clark forklift located in the yard.      c) Toyota forklift, located in the yard.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 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 April 25, 2018, employer did not ensure defective forklifts were taken out of service prior to employees operating them.       a) Nissan forklift, the backup alarm is inoperable.      b) Clark forklift, the backup alarm and horn are inoperable.      c) Toyota forklift, the backup alarm and horn are inoperable.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    On or about April 25, 2018, employer did not ensure an oxygen cylinder was secured to prevent being knocked over by a passing object.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  On or about April 25, 2018, employer did not ensure that acetylene cylinders valve protection caps were in place.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,500 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:    On or about April 25, 2018, employer did not a junction box provide used to supply electric current to a box fan was installed according to instructions included in the listing and labeling.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    On or about April 25, 2018, employer did not ensure an electric panel box for the air compressor had a cover.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 April 25, 2018, employer did not ensure a strain relief was installed on a flexible cord used to supply electric current to a box fan.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in the workplace:    On or about April 25, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees were trained in the hazards of chemicals such as paints, acetone and sand containing crystalline silica in their work areas.

Issued

Oct 11, 2018

Abate by

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On or about April 25, 2018, employer did not maintain annual maintenance on portable fire extinguishers.       a) Pyro Chem fire extinguisher located on the west wall in the machine shop.      b) Fire buckeye Equipment fire extinguisher located on the south wall in the machine shop.      c) Fire Buckeye Equipment fire extinguisher located on the east wall in the machine shop.