OSHA Inspection: NORTHLAND MANUFACTURING INC.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1041.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1): Exit routes were not kept free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations:  a)  Northland Fabrication Shop, Northeast Man Door:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards while storing forklift and barbeque propane cylinders next to the exit door.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1388.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a)  Northland Fabrication Shop, North Wall:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while working in and around unsecured cylinders such as, but not limited to: welding gas (carbon dioxide), and torch gas (oxygen).

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1041.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a)  Throughout Northland Fabrication Shop:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards with not having charged and operable fire extinguishers in the metal fabrication shop where welding and grinding takes place daily.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1041.00 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:  a)  Northland Fabrication Shop:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the Caterpillar 50 Forklift with an unapproved hole in the forklift fork used to connect a homemade attachment with trailer ball for moving trailers around the shop and lot.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a)  Northland Fabrication Shop:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while utilizing the homemade trailer ball fork attachment that was not marked to be used with the forklift to perform activities including, but not limited to: moving trailers around the shop and yard.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1966.00 · Current $1180.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  a)  Northland Fabrication:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using the unguarded Makita portable hand grinder with cut off wheel to cut metal bumper parts.  b)  Northland Fabrication:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using the unguarded Milwaukee portable hand grinder with cut off wheel to cut metal bumper parts.  c)  Northland Fabrication:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using the unguarded Milwaukee portable hand grinder with abrasive wheel to grind on metal bumpers.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Northland Fabrication Shop, Northeast Exit Door:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards while working in and around the shop.  The employer failed to ensure all exit door were clearly marked.  b) Northland Fabrication Shop, Northwest Exit Door:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards while working in and around the shop.  The employer failed to ensure all exit door were clearly marked.  c) Northland Fabrication Shop, West Exit Door: On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards while working in and around the shop.  The employer failed to ensure all exit door were clearly marked.  d) Northland Fabrication Shop, South Exit Door:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards while working in and around the shop.  The employer failed to ensure all exit door were clearly marked.

Issued

2020-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a)  Northland Fabrication, Shop:  On or about June 9, 2020 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the Caterpillar 50 Forklift to move trailers around the shop and yard.  The employer failed to ensure each operator was trained to operate the equipment with which they were working.