OSHA Inspection: KURTZ TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1819.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I and/ or II flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:    a) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  Flammable liquids such as MEK and paint were transferred between containers without bonding and grounding being present.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1819.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spraybooth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying:    a) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  A booth was being used to apply flammable paints by spraying.  The lower portion of the booth was constructed of wood, material stands in the booth were constructed of wood, and there was cardboard present in the booth.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    a) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  A booth was being used to apply flammable paints by spraying.  There were electrical outlets and an electrical switch inside the booth which were not rated for use inside of a spray booth used for spraying flammable liquids.         Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(1): Sprinkler heads were not located so as to provide water distribution throughout the entire booth:     a) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  A booth was being used to apply flammable paints by spraying.  There was no automatic sprinkler system installed to protect the booth area.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2273.00 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:    a) On or about 4/1/2019, In the facility:  Employees were exposed to the inadequately guarded hold downs on a Niagara metal shear.      b) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  Employees were exposed to unguarded portions of a Multi Press.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $2273.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3): Point of operation guard were not provided:    a) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  Employees were exposed to the unguarded point of operation on a Chicago Steel Press Brake.         b) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  Employees were exposed to the unguarded point of operation on a Columbia Machinery Press Brake.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1819.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure:    a) On or about 4/18/2019, In the facility:  The Columbia Machinery Press Brake had a portion of its drive gear that was not enclosed by a guard or cover.      Abatement certification is required for this item.