OSHA Inspection: WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP.

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1450.00 Reduced

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) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not ensure that aftermarket attachments used on the Hyster 50 forklift were approved by the manufacturer and changes reflected in a new data plate. The employer used 91" fork extenders which were not approved by the manufacturer. The changes in load center were not reflected in the forklift's data plate.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not ensure that forklift operators were trained and certified as required by this standard. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1450.00 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:  (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not ensure that the Sheldon manual lathe [sn: UM 32903] was equipped with a guard over the chuck area. This condition exposed employees to flying chips and sparks.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not ensure that the gap between the tongue guard and hard wheel of the Sunex bench grinder was adjusted to no more than 1/4 inch. This condition exposed employees to flying chips and sparks as well as broken abrasive wheel pieces.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.33(a):The employer did not save the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list (if one existed), the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report Forms for five (5) years following the end of the calendar year that these records covered:  (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not retain OSHA 300 logs, OSHA 301 Incident Report Forms, and OSHA 300A Summary for the last 5 years.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not perform a workplace hazard assessment to identify which tasks needed personal protective equipment and what personal protective equipment was needed for those tasks.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not establish an energy control program with the elements required by this standard. Employees perform operator-level maintenance such as tool changes and lubrication. This condition exposed employees to hazardous energy.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2022-06-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) WELLE ENGINEERING SERVICES CORP. dba WESCOBHT Manufacturing: On or before 5/24/2022 the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program. This exposed employees to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to: -welding fumes from welding mild steel and stainless steel -isopropyl alcohol -machine grease -CO2   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."