OSHA Inspection: BLOOMER TRAILERS MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2019-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months.  On or about 5 March 2019, and at times prior thereto, two overhead gantry cranes had not been inspected within the last 12 months, exposing the workers using the cranes to the hazard of being struck or crushed from a falling load.

Issued

2019-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(2)(ii): The load was not attached to the load block hook by means of slings or other approved devices.  On or about 5 March 2019, and at times prior thereto, a spreader bar of unknown origin with no manufacturer noted nor load test documentation, was being used by employees to lift loads weighing up to approximately 3-tons within the plant floor, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by falling equipment and loads.

Issued

2019-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6630.00 · Current $3978.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the saw blade were not enclosed or guarded.  On or about 5 March 2019, and at times prior thereto, a band saw was being used to cut various sizes of metal, some only 1/4-inch high, with the blade guard adjusted to 3 inches above the table, exposing workers to an amputation hazard from the non-working portion of the blade.  In the alternative, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3) Point of Operation Guarding.

Issued

2019-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.  On or about 5 March 2019, and at times prior thereto, the work rest on the Jet 6-Inch Bench Grinder was not positioned within at least 1/8-inch from the surface of the wheel, exposing workers using the grinder to the hazard of coming into contact with the rotating wheel.

Issued

2019-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  On or about 5 March 2019, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard on the Jet 6-Inch Bench Grinder was not positioned within at least 1/4-inch from the surface of the wheel, exposing workers using the grinder to the hazard of being struck by flying debris or projectiles.

Issued

2019-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  On or about 5 March 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for the calendar year of 2018.