OSHA Inspection: RELIABLE TURBINE SERVICES LLC

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Sep 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $6,467 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    At 858 Acid Mine Road, Sullivan, MO, specifically inside of the Machine Shop, a blue boom was attached to the Toyota Forklift, m/n 7FGU35, s/n 61859, for the purpose of transporting material.  The manufacturer's written permission to attach the boom was not obtained in advance.  This violation was noted on 06/05/18.

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Sep 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:    At 858 Acid Mine Road, Sullivan, MO, specifically inside of the Machine Shop, a blue boom was attached to the Toyota Forklift, m/n 7FGU35, s/n 61859, for the purpose of transporting material.  The employer did not request that the forklift be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered  This violation was noted on 06/05/18.

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Sep 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $6,467 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:    At 858 Acid Mine Road, Sullivan, MO, on 06/05/18, specifically inside of the Machine Shop, the rotating parts belonging to the following machine were unguarded:    a/  Webb Milling Machine.    b/  Atlas Milling Machine, m/n 2V508, s/n 061495.    c/  Kingston Lathe Heavy Duty 40.     d/  Central Machinery Lathe, m/n 21034.    e/  Okuma Type LS Lathe.    f/  Monarch Lathe, m/n 16 CY, s/n 29254.    g/  Blanchard #18 Surface Grinder, m/n 18.    At 858 Acid Mine Road, Sullivan, MO, on 06/05/18, specifically inside of the Rotor Shop, the rotating parts belonging to the following machine were unguarded:    a/ Turning Device.

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Sep 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    At 858 Acid Mine Road, Sullivan, MO, specifically inside of the Machine Shop, on 06/05/18, the following machines were not bolted to the floor or the equivalent:    a/  Dare X Drill Sharpener, s/n 1917120.    b/  Drill Bit Sharpener #4

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Sep 19, 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:    At 858 Acid Mine Road, Sullivan, MO, specifically inside of the Machine Shop, on 06/05/18, the distance between the peripheral guards and the abrasive wheels belonging to the Baldour Dual Pedestal Grinder, m/n 8100W, was approximately one inch and three-fourths of an inch respectively.