OSHA Inspection: TAV HOLDINGS, INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $11,586 · Current $8,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Pre-Fabrication Shop: On or about 2/11/2021 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer allowed an employee to operate the Nissan powered industrial truck (forklift) Model MYG1F2A30V Serial Number YG1F2-9M0753 without a seatbelt installed, when transporting product from one side of the pre-fabrication  shop to the other.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,792 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a) Shop, Middle Aisle: On or about January 27, 2021 and at times prior, employees fabricating metal structures for plant use were exposed to trip hazards, in that power cords, extension cords, and scrap metal were in the middle of the walkway on the shop floor in a high traffic area.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,924 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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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:  a) Shop: On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards, in that the fire extinguisher in the middle of the shop near the welding area had its access impeded due to a metal bin filled with scrap metal and welding rods.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Abate by

Aug 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   a) Shop: On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards, in that the employer did not conduct visual monthly inspections on the fire extinguishers in the shop.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $11,586 · Current $8,300 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  a) Shop; On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, employees using forklifts to load welding machines and sheet metal were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that the Nissan and CAT diesel forklifts did not have markings indicating load capacities and other safety warnings.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).  a) Shop; On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, employees who operate the forklift to move sheet metal and welding equipment were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that the CAT forklift was being operated with an oil leak.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $9,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(2):Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s),  a) Shop: On or about, January 27, 2021 and at times prior, an employee was exposed to a crush-by hazard, in that the forklift operator left the seat of a Sunbelt Rentals telescoping forklift while the sheet metal was elevated in order to assist in welding the bottom of the sheet metal.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(m)(5)(iii):Powered industrial truck(s), with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have the load lowered:   a) Shop: On or about, January 27, 2021 and at times prior, an employee was exposed to a crush-by hazard, in that the forklift operator dismounted the seat of a Sunbelt Rentals telescoping forklift to perform welding to the sheet metal and did not lower the load.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,792 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:  a) Shop; On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to eye burn hazards, in that employees were not using welding curtains while welding sheet metal and ball mills.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,655 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Diesel Fuel Area: On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators and other plant personnel were exposed to electrical hazards, in that the electrical box was completely open on the bottom and had an opening on the left hand side exposing the conductors.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Abate by

Aug 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,655 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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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:  a) Diesel Fuel Area; On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators and other plant personnel were exposed to electrical hazards, in that the employer did not ensure the two-outlet electrical receptacle box was installed according to the listing or labeling. The receptacle box was mounted outside on a steel support in the fuel area.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Diesel Fuel Area: On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators and plant personnel were exposed to electrical hazards, in that extension cords were used as a permanent power source for the diesel and gasoline tank fuel pumps.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Diesel Fuel Area; On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators and plant personnel were exposed to electrical hazards, in that extension cords used to power the fuel tanks did not contain strain relief.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  a) Diesel and Gasoline Fuel Tank Area: On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators and plant personnel were exposed to electrical hazards, in that the receptacle used to power the fuel tanks located outside was not weatherproof.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $19,311 · Current $14,000 Reduced

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) Shop; On or about January 27, 2021, Fabricators were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that employees were not trained in the use of a Sunbelt Rentals telescoping forklift and Nissan forklift before operating them.   TAV Holdings, Inc was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety and health standard 1910.178(l)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1398477, Citation number 1, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 25, 2020, with respect to a workplace at 56 Jarrell Road, Greenville, Georgia.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $19,311 · Current $14,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   a) Shop; On or about January 27, 2021, Fabricators were exposed to  struck-by hazards, in that the Sunbelt Rentals telescoping forklifts, Nissan and CAT forklifts were not examined before being placed in service.  The TAV Holdings, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.178(q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1398477, Citation number 1 , Item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on June 25, 2020 with respect to a workplace located 56 Jarrell Road, Greenville, Georgia.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,084 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) Shop; On or about January 27, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators were exposed to chemical hazards, in that they were using hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner, Klean Strip Odorless Mineral Spirits, Gumout Jet Spray Carb and Choke Cleaners,  and Slugger Cutting Fluid and the employer did not maintain a hazardous chemical list of what they were using.

Issued

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical   a) Shop; On or about February 11, 2021 and at times prior, Fabricators were exposed to chemical hazards, in that the employer did not have safety data sheets for all hazardous chemicals employees were exposed to in the shop, such as but not limited to, Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner, Klean Strip Odorless Mineral Spirits, Gumout Jet Spray Carb Choke Cleaner, and Slugger cutting fluid.