OSHA Inspection: POLE-TECH CO., INC.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Storage room, Exit leading to driveway: Accumulation of materials such as, but not limited to drums, plates, old equipment obstructed the exit route; on or about 2/8/2022.  NOTE:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 .

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Shop area:  Poles on racks were not stored in a secure manner to prevent sliding or collapse; on or about 2/8/22.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c):  Work areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  a) Storage Room: Accumulation of materials such as, but not limited to drums, plates, old equipment were stored throughout the floor exposing employees to trip and fall hazards; on or about 2/8/22.  b) Back of Shop (left corner): Accumulation of poles were kept on the floor exposing employees to trip and fall hazards; on or about 2/8/22.  NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 .

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $3,000 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):  a) Worksite, 97 Gnarled Hollow Rd, East Setauket, NY: Employees operating power industrial truck were not trained in the safe operation of the vehicle (Yale Forklift  - Model #GLPO5ORPNUAE086 / Serial #E177B085009); on or about 2/8/2022.  NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.   a) Worksite, 97 Gnarled Hollow Rd, East Setauket, NY:  Power Industrial  truck (Yale Forklift  - Model #GLPO5ORPNUAE086 / Serial #E177B085009) was being operated by the employees without at least a daily inspection before use; on or about 2/8/2022.  NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)FOR POINT OF OPERATION, USE 1910.212(a)(3)(ii)INSERT INGOING NIP POINT, ROTATING PARTS AND/OR FLYING CHIPS OR SPARKS   1)97 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket NY -  Center of the shop:   Employees operating Speed belt Sander (Model COP18 / Serial 4147) to clean metal plates were exposed to the unguarded belt and rollers; on or about 2/8/2022.  NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation as required by 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a) 97 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket NY: Employees whose duties include operating Speedbelt Sander (Model COP18 / Serial 4147) to clean metal plates were exposed to an unguarded pulley; on or about 2/8/2022.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  a) 97 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket NY: Employees whose duties include operating Speed belt Sander (Model COP18 / Serial 4147) to clean metal plates were exposed to an unguarded belt; on or about 2/8/2022.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Aug 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i):Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  a) 97 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket NY  - Back left corner of the shop:  Employees whose duties include operating Hand built Polisher machine to polish poles were exposed to an unguarded inclined belt; on or about 2/8/2022.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19