OSHA Inspection: US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard:  Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019, the employer did not ensure that a mezzanine staircase over 4 risers high was equipped with a mid-rail.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 20, 2019

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019,  a designated exit door located adjacent to a yellow flammable storage cabinet was obstructed by a large cardboard box filled with parts, supplies and equipment.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019, the employer did not ensure that all Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) operators were trained, evaluated and certified on the safety and proper use of such equipment.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019, the work rest adjustment on the right side of the Delta bench grinder was set beyond the maximum opening of one eight inch while the left side work rest was missing.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 20, 2019

Penalty

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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:   Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019, the tongue guards for a Delta bench grinder were not attached and set to one fourth inch.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  On or about June 10, 2019, two carbon dioxide nitrogen cylinders were unsecured and subjected to being knocked over as employees retrieved equipment, supplies and perform work inside area.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019, a PowerTap Brand relocatable power tap, designed and listed     for being used with high concentrations of low powered loads was instead used with high powered loads such as a Craftsman fast charger, Florescent overhead lamp and a Delta bench grinder.  b) Workshop/Garage Area:  On or about June 10, 2019, a PowerTap Brand relocatable power tap was daisy chained in series with another black extension cord and being used in lieu of fixed wiring to power a Craftsman fast charger, Florescent overhead lamp and a Delta bench grinder.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Oct 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:    Workshop/Garage Area: On or about June 10, 2019, the mezzanine being used to store items such as, but not limited to cardboard boxes, equipment and supplies was not marked with the appropriate load rating for the floor.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Aug 26, 2019

Abate by

Sep 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Workshop/Garage Area: On or about June 10, 2019, the employer did develop and implement a written hazard communication program (GHS) for all employees engaged in the use of hazardous chemical products such as, but not limited to explosives, gasoline, spray paint, paint thinner and carbon dioxide compressed gases.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED