OSHA Inspection: PRIME TRAILER MANUFACTURING

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4588.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about January 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in the Cargo Finishing Department and Weld Shop, forklift training did not consist of all of the required elements of operator training, such as, but not limited to, a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance, exposing employees to crush-by and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4588.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw shall be guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.    On or about January 16, 2020, in the Cargo Finishing Department, the employer did not ensure the Delta X Unisaw blade was equipped with a guard, exposing employees to potential amputation hazards.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3441.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).    On or about January 16, 2020, and times prior thereto, in the Weld Shop, the employer did not ensure portable grinders were equipped with safety guards. The employees were exposed to flying debris or struck by hazards during use.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5735.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:      In the Weld Shop, the employer did not ensure portable extension cords with damaged insulation were removed from use and or repaired and safe for use. Employees were exposed to potential electrical shock hazards or injuries.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  The employer did not ensure listed or labeled electrical equipment was used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. Employees were potentially exposed to electrical shock hazards.     a. In the Weld Shop, a portable extension cord was used with a receptacle spliced into the extension cord to provide an additional receptacle.    b. In the Sand Blasting Booth, the spray nozzle was equipped with an electrical light switch to power the nozzle.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about January 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in the weld shop, the employer did not ensure a Miller Welder was connected to flexible cords with strain relief, potentially exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about January 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in the weld shop, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were identified, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  On or about January 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in the weld shop, the employer did not ensure that all electrical circuit breakers were marked exposing employees to shock or injury.

Issued

2020-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage.  On or about January 16, 2020, and at times prior thereto, in the Weld Shop, the employer did not ensure electrical panels were not blocked, exposing employees to potential electrical shock hazards or injuries.