OSHA Inspection: BUCYRUS RAIL CAR REPAIR, LLC

Issued

Dec 5, 2019

Abate by

Jan 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $8,354 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    On or about September 10, 2019, the employer used an unapproved attachment to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift the Bobcat skid steer (S/N A3W618321) into gondola railroad cars.

Issued

Dec 5, 2019

Abate by

Jan 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $8,354 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator was involved in an accident or near-miss incident:    1). On or about August 27, 2019, the employer failed to provide refresher training to the PIT operator(s) involved in an incident which injured an employee. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680) was used to move railroad cars; the PIT was pushing railroad cars down the track #213 and #214 north of building #24 when the forks slipped-away from the railroad car it was pushing and striking an employee, who was subsequently injured. The PIT operator(s) did not receive retraining.     2). On or about November 5, 2019, the employer failed to provide refresher training to the PIT operator(s) involved in an incident in which equipment was damaged. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680) was used to lift a core-straightener into a railroad car when the rigging failed, causing the core-straightener to swing into the windshield of the PIT causing damage. The PIT operator(s) did not receive retraining.

Issued

Dec 5, 2019

Abate by

Jan 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $8,354 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck(s):    On or about August 27, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the load being handled by the powered industrial truck (PIT) did not exceed the rated capacity of the PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680) was used to move railroad cars; the PIT was pushing railroad cars down the track #213 and #214 north of building #24 when the forks slipped-away from the railroad car it was pushing and striking an employee, who was subsequently injured.

Issued

Dec 5, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $11,938

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    1). On or about September 10, 2019, the employer used damaged and defective wire-rope slings to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift the Bobcat skid steer (S/N A3W618321) into gondola railroad cars.    2). On or about November, 19, 2019, the employer used damaged and defective wire-rope slings to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift railroad car wheels.

Issued

Dec 5, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Sling(s) were used without having affixed and legible identification markings:    1). On or about September 10, 2019, the employer used wire-rope slings that did not have affixed identification markings to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift the Bobcat skid steer (S/N A3W618321) into gondola railroad cars.    2). On or about November 19, 2019 the employer used metal chain slings that did not have affixed identification markings to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift a core-straightener into railroad cars.    3). On or about November, 19, 2019, the employer used wire-rope slings that did not have affixed identification markings to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift railroad car wheels.

Issued

Dec 5, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    The employer failed to ensure that slings were inspected each day before use and that damaged or defective slings were removed from service.    1). On or about September 10, 2019, the employer used wire-rope slings that did not have affixed identification markings and were damaged and defective to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift the Bobcat skid steer (S/N A3W618321) into gondola railroad cars.    2). On or about November 19, 2019 the employer used metal chain slings that did not have affixed identification markings to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift a core-straightener into railroad cars.    3). On or about November, 19, 2019, the employer used wire-rope slings that did not have affixed identification markings and were damaged and defective to lift equipment with their PIT. The PIT, JCB (Model No. 506.36F, Serial No. JCB5CD7GVJ2793680), was used to lift railroad car wheels.