OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST RAILCAR REPAIR, INC.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,510 · Current $6,182 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial trucks were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a)Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc., at 25965 482nd Avenue, Brandon, SD 57005:  On or about and at times prior to May 25, 2022 , the employer did not ensure that lifting fixtures that were manufactured in house and used as fork extensions were rated for the loads they were intended to carry and approved by the manufacturer of the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) that they were installed on.  Multiple unrated, unmarked lifting fixtures were identified throughout the facility.  This condition exposed employees to serious crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(o)(2): Loads were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial trucks:  (a)Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc., at 25965 482nd Avenue, Brandon, SD 57005:  On or about and at times prior to May 25, 2022 , the employer did not ensure employees used Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) with a designated capacity capable of lifting the intended loads.  Employees used forklifts with a designated weight capacity of 3650 lbs. with a local manufactured extension to lift, among other items, 4000 pound truck sets from under rail cars.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,340 · Current $4,121 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:   (a)Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc., at 25965 482nd Avenue, Brandon, SD 57005:  On or about and at times prior to May 25, 2022 , the employer did not ensure that the Cincinnati 2512 shear, #27304, point of operation was properly guarded, in that the shear was missing a section of guard and another section was inadequately adjusted.  This condition exposed the operator to the point of operation which could result in amputation or crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,041 · Current $2,626 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a) Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc., at 25965 482nd Avenue, Brandon, SD 57005:  On or about and at times prior to May 25, 2022 , the employer did not ensure that compressed air nozzles used for cleaning were regulated so as not to exceed 30 p.s.i.   One employee was observed having spray foam shavings blown off his person by a second employee outside the south door of the the mechanical building.  This condition exposed an employee to embolisms, eye and skin injuries from flying debris and other air pressure injuries.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,754 · Current $3,090 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)Midwest Railcar Repair, Inc., at 25965 482nd Avenue, Brandon, SD 57005:  On or about and at times prior to May 25, 2022 , the employer did not ensure electrical panels and power disconnect controls were accessible in that multiple breaker panels within the facility were blocked by various products and equipment.  This condition exposed employees to electrical and trip hazards associated with limited access to panels.