OSHA Inspection: LEIPOLD INC

Issued

2021-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3481.00 · Current $2437.00 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:  Shipping and Receiving Area: On or about October 25, 2021, a forklift boom used for loading and unloading was used within the previous week and the forklift data plate for Toyota forklift model number 7FBEU18, serial number 17974 did not reflect the maximum capacity for the forklift with the boom attached.

Issued

2021-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4933.00 · Current $3453.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Maintenance Area: On or about October 25, 2021,  a Vectrax type 802837915, serial number 692871, horizontal lathe was found missing guarding over the chuck area.

Issued

2021-12-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  545 Marshall Phelps Road, Windsor, CT: On or about October 25, 2021, specific procedures for lockout/tagout did not exist for any of the machines within the facility.