OSHA Inspection: WADE SERVICES, INC

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4508.00 · Current $2480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling.    a. Board Crew Area - On or about June 18, 2019 the employer did not provide fall protection for an employee was while installing boards on the upper deck of a flatbed trailer, exposing the employee to a 5 foot fall onto a concrete floor.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5636.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:    a. Case and Nissan Forklifts - On or about June 18, 2019 the horn for Case forklift No. 4 and Nissan forklift No. 6 was not working, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5636.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).      a. Press Brake - On or about June 18, 2019 the Adira hydraulic press brake was not guarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5635.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).    a. Chassis Department - On or about June 18, 2019 the guards were removed from the DeWalt handheld grinders exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3381.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective.    a. Chassis Department - On or about June 18, 2019 the ground wire for the box fan power cord was cut exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Chassis Department - On or about June 18, 2019 The employer did not ensure that flexible cords used to power the box fan was attached so that tension would not cause separation of the outer insulation, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees.  a. Facility - On or about June 18, 2019 the employer did not provide welding personal protective equipment at no cost to the employee, exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a. Chassis Department - On or about June 18, 2019 a relocatable power tap was plugged into an extension cord and was used for powering equipment other than computers and communication equipment, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $632.00 · Current $340.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug, and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug found damaged or defective was used before being repaired:    a. Chassis Department - On or about June 18, 2019 an extension cord, being used to power a box fan, outer insulation was torn exposing the internal wiring and non insulated black tape was used for repair, exposing employees to shock hazards.