OSHA Inspection: POLK TRACTOR COMPANY

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $13494.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards during the operation of four 1-Ton HSI Model 512 Adjustable Height Gantry Cranes with 1-Ton Mini Electric Hoists:   a)  On or about January 10, 2020, at the maintenance shop, the swivel wheels of the1-Ton HSI Model 512 Adjustable Height Gantry Crane were not locked, chocked or secure when lifting a 1,336 pound lawn mower load allowing the crane to move, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.     b) On or about January 10, 2020, at the maintenance shop, the bolts, nuts, beveled washers and plates connecting the I-beams to the vertical legs of the1-Ton HSI Model 512 Adjustable Height Gantry Cranes were not inspected to ensure proper installation and torque, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.    c)  On or about January 10, 2020, at the maintenance shop, the employer did not ensure that employees lifted equipment vertically without side pulls when using 1-Ton HSI Model 512 Adjustable Height Gantry Cranes, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.    d) On or about January 10, 2020, at the maintenance shop, the wire ropes of the 1 Ton Mini Electric Hoists had deficiencies, such as but not limited to, kinks, twists, abrasions, bird caged wire, and hoist rope pulled out of the sheaves or across drum grooves.   e) On or about January 10, 2020, at the north side of the service shop towards the front of the Manager Office, the hook of the gantry crane had a damaged latch that did not close effectively.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $3856.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by fragments of Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event of rupture:  a) On or about January 10, 2020, throughout the maintenance shop, PVC plastic piping was used in exposed above ground locations to transport compressed air at 70 psi for the operation of air operated machines and tools.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $3084.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) On or about January 10, 2020, at the maintenance shop, a designated exit door was observed locked from the inside with two slide locks and one turn style lock.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $3856.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  (a) On or about January 10, 2020, throughout the mechanic shop,  the employer did not have written specific energy control procedures that outlined the scope, rules and steps for the control of hazardous energy for authorized employees performing maintenance and repairs on machinery, such as but not limited to, Kubota Track Loaders, Front end loaders and Gravely Lawnmowers, among other equipment with potential to release hazardous energy, exposing employees to crushing and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $3084.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  a.   On or about January 10, 2020 and times prior thereto, at the maintenance shop, the employer did not ensure that damaged synthetic web slings used for lifting of equipment at the central gantry crane (S/N: 141583-L-2-1) were removed from service, exposing employees to struck-by hazards. Damages such as but not limited to fraying, tears and missing identification tags were observed.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On or about January 10, 2020, at the east side of maintenance shop, the designated exit door was partially blocked by equipment, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(b)(1): A written emergency evacuation plan, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38, was not developed and implemented where the employer elected to evacuate employees upon sounding of the a fire alarm:  a) On or about January 10, 2020, at the establishment, the employer had not developed a written emergency action plan for employees.

Issued

2020-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a)  On or about January 10, 2020, at the maintenance shop, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintained a written hazard communication program for employees performing maintenance and repairs to machinery and performing cleaning duties of surrounding areas while using chemicals such as, but not limited to cleaning disinfectants, degreasers, anti-freeze, gasoline, diesel and brake and transmission fluids, among others.