OSHA Inspection: TRINITY METAL BUILDINGS & SUPPLIES, INC.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Nov 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $3,901

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):  a) Fabrication Areas (Facility - Slocomb, AL): On or about September 09, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to ensure forklift operators successfully completed site specific forklift training and evaluation; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards during forklift operations.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Nov 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:  a) Iron Worker Area: On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer failed to take out of service a Clark Fork Truck (Model - CGP30 Serial No. : P365G-0737-9396FB) and required employees to perform forklift operations with damaged tires and hydraulic oil leaks; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards during forklift operations.  b) Weld Shop Area: On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer failed to take out of service a Clark Fork Truck (Model - CGP30 Serial No. : P365L-0227-9396FB) and required employees to perform forklift operations with damaged tires; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards during forklift operations.  c) Weld Shop Area: On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer failed to take out of service a American Eagle Fork Lift (Model - AE8112.02 Serial No. 5238A) and required employees to perform forklift operations with damaged tires; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards during forklift operations.  d) Trim Shop Area: On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer failed to take out of service a Toyota Fork Lift Truck (Model - 7FGCU32 Serial No. : 66605) and required employees to perform forklift operations with damaged tires; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards during forklift operations.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Nov 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   a) Iron Worker Area (North Exit Door): On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer required his employee(s) to use an exit door that was blocked by tractor equipment (i.e.: rotary cutter) exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards in the event of a fire.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Nov 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Office Area (Exit Doors): On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer required his employee(s) to use exit doors that were not clearly marked exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards in the event of a fire.  b) Iron Worker Area (Exit Doors): On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer required his employee(s) to use exit doors that were not clearly marked exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards in the event of a fire.    c) Weld Shop Area (Exit Doors): On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer required his employee(s) to use exit doors that were not clearly marked exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards in the event of a fire.  d) Trim Shop Area (Exit Doors): On or about September 09, 2021, and at times prior, the employer required his employee(s) to use exit doors that were not clearly marked exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards in the event of a fire.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Nov 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Facility - Slocomb, AL: On or about September 09, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to perform a workplace hazard assessment through written certification for the facility to determine the hazards and the necessary personal protective equipment for tasks being performed.