OSHA Inspection: GREAT DANE - WAYNE PLANT

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · Current $8,335

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure ladders were used only for the purposes for which they were designed:   The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from fall and struck-by hazards when using a ladder that has been modified.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The employer has employees using ladders in the Quality Control department to gain access into the back of semi-truck trailers that have been modified in-house.  The employer has added a rolling platform on the bottom and extendable wings on the top.  These modifications have not been approved by the manufacturer, nor have they been certified by an engineer.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · Current $6,668 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1)(ii): (ii) The steps and platforms of mobile ladder stands and platforms are slip resistant.  Slip-resistant surfaces must be either an integral part of the design and construction of the mobile ladder stand and platform, or provided as a secondary process or operation, such as dimpling, knurling, shotblasting, coating, spraying, or applying durable slip-resistant tapes:   The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from fall hazards when using a ladder where the slip-resistant surface has been covered.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The employer has employees using ladders in the Finishing department to reach to top edge of the semi-truck trailers.  The top platform of these ladders have cardboard taped across them which covers the slip-resistant tread.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $7,814 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-under and struck-by hazards associated with using slings to lift and suspend loads.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The employer has employees lifting loads using 4-leg alloy steel chain slings which are not labeled with identification.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $8,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.145(c)(3)  Safety instruction was not effectively provided where there is a need for general instructions relative to safety measures:   The employer failed to provide effective safety instructions to employees to ensure employees moved the machine's guard back into place prior to use of rotating chuck.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Road., Wayne NE 68787.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · Current $8,335

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder that is missing the work rest.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The bench grinder in the Maintenance Area is being used without a work rest exposing employees to fragmentation hazard should the wheel break or shatter.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder that does not have the tongue guard properly adjusted.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The tongue guard on the bench grinder exceeded 1/4 inch exposing employees to fragmentation hazards should the wheel break or shatter.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · Current $6,668 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:   The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards created as a result of the compressed gas cylinders in the maintenance work area not being secured.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The employer has an oxygen gas cylinder stored in the maintenance department that is not in use and is not securely stored.

Issued

Dec 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,251 · Current $6,251

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock hazards by using temporary wiring, flexible extension cord, as a substitute for fixed wiring.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on July 10, 2019 at 1200 Centennial Rd., Wayne, NE 68787.  The employer is using a flexible extension cord in place of fixed wiring to provide power to a band saw.  This configuration has been in place for approximately 6 months.