OSHA Inspection: ARTIFLEX MANUFACTURING LLC

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before the initial use in each work shift, or more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause injury:    On or about 2/20/19, the employer failed to ensure that ladders were inspected for defects prior to every shift they are utilized. Ladders, including but not limited to the 24' Louisville extension ladder, was covered in foreign material (grease, oil, and machine coolant) which had been dripping from the mechanical power presses above, and transferred from employees during use. The ladder also had a bent shoe pad that was covered in foreign material and the slide rail had a crack that was approximately 2.5" in length.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): (A) The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced  On or about 2/20/19, employees were utilizing extension and step ladders, including but not limited to the Louisville 24' extension ladder, to gain access to parts of machinery during maintenance. Foreign material (grease, oil, and machine coolant) falls from the machinery above onto the floor in the basement and is transferred to the ladders from employees during use. The ladder had a bent shoe pad that was covered in foreign material, and a crack on the slide rail. The ladders were not removed from service when defects were found.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(b)(1): The employer did not train each employee on or before May 17, 2017 in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of equipment covered by this subpart before an employee uses the equipment:    On or about 2/20/19, the employer failed to train employees in the proper inspection, storage, and use of ladders, including but not limited to the Louisville 24' extension ladder.     Ladders were not inspected for defects prior to every shift they are utilized. Ladders, including but not limited to the 24' Louisville extension ladder, was covered in foreign material (grease, oil, and machine coolant) which had been dripping from the mechanical power presses above, and transferred from employees during use. The ladder also had a bent shoe pad that was covered in foreign material and the slide rail had a crack that was approximately 2.5" in length.

Issued

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(9): Portable ladders used on slippery surfaces were not secured and stabilized:    On or about 2/20/19, the employer failed to ensure that ladders including but not limited to the Louisville 24' extension ladder, were secured and stabilized when they are utilized on slippery surfaces. The basement floor is covered in foreign material (grease, oil, and machine coolant) that falls from the mechanical power presses above.