OSHA Inspection: TEAM SAFETY APPAREL, INC.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3977.00 · Current $1591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l)    (a) At the workplace - On or about September 9, 2019, the employer did not ensure that operators of the Caterpillar Forklift Model T25 had received powered industrial truck training.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3977.00 · Current $1591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions include in the listing and labeling.     (a) At the facility - On or about September 9, 2019 a Technix Round Knife Fabric Cutter was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling in that it was daisy chained with two extension cords.     (b) At the facility -On or about September 9, 2019 TempaCure industrial fans was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling in that it was daisy chained with two extension cords.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7956.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7):  Electrical equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    (a) At the jobsite - On or about September 9, 2019 electrical equipment installed at the sewing department were not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner exposing employees to electrical and trip hazards.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph:  (a) At the jobsite - On or about September 9, 2019 electrical equipment at the sewing department were installed with extension cords as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:  (a) At the jobsite - On or about September 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that flexible cords of sewing equipment were hung or fastened in a way that would prevent damage to the outer jacket.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3977.00 · Current $1591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) At the facility - On or about September 9, 2019 fan, extension cords used to service Technix Round Knife Fabric Cutter did not have strain relief.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2122.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).    (a) At the facility - On or about September 9, 2019 an extension cord used for the Technix Round Knife Fabric Cutter had visible signs of external defects such as burns and damage to outer jacket exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2019-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): Where there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service until the repairs and tests necessary to render the electric equipment safe have been made.   (a) At the facility - On or about September 9, 2019 an extension cord used for the Technix Round Knife Fabric Cutter had visible signs of external defects such as burns and damage to outer jacket and was not removed out of service exposing employees to electrical hazards.