OSHA Inspection: TYLER FIRE EQUIPMENT SERVICE CORP.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,326 · Current $1,996 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck-by hazards by the load should the load slip off the hook, or the lifting device fails:      a) Service Area, on or about 7/24/18:  2-Ton Contrx  hoist, Model A41414 used to lift truck parts had a broken safety latch on the lifting hook.    Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to:               a. Replace the broken safety clip or remove the hook from service per ASME B30.10-2014, Section 10-1-10.5; and              b. Perform frequent and periodic inspections as required by ASME B30.10-2014, Section 10.          b)  Service Area, on or about 7/24/18:  2-Ton Contrx Hoist used to lift truck parts had not been inspected on a frequent and periodic schedule.     Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to:             a. Perform frequent and periodic inspections as required by ASME B30.16-2017, Chapter 16-2.        c)  Service Area, on or about 8/24/18:   Hydraulic transmission jacks had not been inspected on a frequent and periodic basis.  The following deficiencies were noted:        1)  The transmission jig had been modified and the employer had not performed a proof test prior to use;      2)  The leveling handle was bent.     Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct these hazards is to:             a.  Have a qualified person or the manufacturer proof test the modified jack; and          b.  Replace the bent leveling handle; and          c.  Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the jacks in accordance with ASME B30.1-2015, Chapter 1-2.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $998 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  Tyler Fire Equipment Service Corp., on or about 8/24/18:  An educational program was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting, upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.      *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Dec 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $998 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):    a)  Tyler Fire Equipment, LLC, on or about 8/24/18:  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator received the required training and evaluation.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 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:    a)  Service Area, on or about 8/24/18:  Tradesman Miter Saw, the original flexible cord, SJT 14AWG, had been spliced and connected to a SJTW 12AWG flexible cord.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a)  Service Area, on or about 8/24/18:  Tradesman Miter Saw, the original flexible cord, SJT 14AWG, had been spliced and connected to a SJTW 12AWG flexible cord.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(vi): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.  Arcing effects was not taken into consideration in determining the safety of the equipment.    a)  Service Area, on or about 8/24/18:  Stertil Koni, 4-post portable lift, had the battery terminals exposed, thereby exposing employees to potential burn hazards.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $998 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a)  Tyler Fire Equipment Service, Corp., on or about 8/24/18:  The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met.   Employee are exposed to materials such as but not limited to:  argon and acetylene compressed gases, parts cleaners and various oils.

Issued

Nov 7, 2018

Abate by

Nov 28, 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:  a)  Tyler Fire Equipment Service Corp., on or about 8/24/18:  The employer did not provide information and training to employees on the hazardous chemicals being used in the work place.  Hazardous chemicals used include but are not limited to:  oils, argon and acetylene compressed gases and brake fluid.