OSHA Inspection: W.W. ENGINEERING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition.    a)  Warehouse - On or about October 9, 2019, the warehouse work floor was not maintained in a safe manner as there were holes throughout the area.  Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with trips and falls, and the loss of control of material handling devices, including forklifts.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) Work Floor - On or about January 22, 2019, the employer failed to provide training to each authorized employee performing service and/or maintenance on the Chicago Dreis & Krump press brake to ensure the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood and the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  Employees were thereby exposed to crush and amputation injuries.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a.)  Work Floor - On or about January 22, 2019, the employer failed to provide training to each affected employee to ensure the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood.  Employees were thereby exposed to crush and amputation injuries.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:    a) Work Floor - On or about October 8, 2019, the nameplate on the Hyster forklift was not maintained and in legible condition.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:     a) Warehouse - On or about October 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure the Hyster forklift was examined prior to use to verify its condition.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Abate by

Sep 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $4,000 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) Work Floor - On or about January 20, 2019, the employer failed to provide one or more methods of machine guarding for the Chicago Dreis & Krump Press Brake to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycle(s), thereby exposing employees to crushed-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $500 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)  Work Floor - On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to ensure a cord on the Chicago Dreis & Krump press brake was connected to the equipment so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

Issued

Feb 20, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $433 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a)  Work Floor - On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to removed one (1) Dewalt and two (2) Bosch portable hand grinders with damaged and frayed cords from service, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.