OSHA Inspection: P&W QUALITY MACHINE OF GEORGIA, LLC

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13052.00 · Current $7831.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a.  Shop and Laydown Areas: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that powered industrial truck (PIT) training  did not include formal training for employees operating the "Clark" model 660L forklift (serial number P232L-0243-9900MP) and "Clark" forklift (serial number P445L-0145-9887KP) who use the forklifts to move heavy machinery.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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(s)  a.  Shop and Laydown Areas: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not remove from service the "Clark" model 660L forklift  (serial number P232L-0243-9900MP) which had poorly functioning/faulty brakes and an inoperable horn where the forklift was used by employees to move heavy machinery.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(6): Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts. Additional counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer.  a.  Shop and Laydown Areas: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer used  counterweights on a "Clark" forklift (P445L-0145-9887KP) where the weights were not approved by the forklift manufacturer and the forklift was used by employees to move heavy equipment.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6340.00 · Current $3804.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d):  Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  a.  Shop floor, sling rack: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the  employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that damaged/defective  lifting and/or recovery slings/straps were not replaced or removed from service and were used by employees to lift parts and materials with overhead cranes.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13052.00 · Current $7831.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(i)(1): Nonworking portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:  a.  Shop floor, northwest corner: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that the blade was guarded on the Rollin Saw ( serial #EF1459) which is used by employees to cut wood and other materials.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4754.00 · Current $2852.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a.  Shop Floor: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards, in that the work rest were not provided on the "Ryobi" 8-inch bench grinder for employees operating the bench grinder.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(3):Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane of the wheel.  a.  Shop Floor: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not install and maintain tongue guards on the "Ryobi" 8-inch bench grinder for employees who operated the bench grinder.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5594.00 · Current $3356.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a):Safety guard(s) for portable abrasive wheel(s) did not cover the spindle end, and flange projections:  a.  Shop floor: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to laceration hazards , in that the employer did not provide and maintain guarding on the "DeWalt" 4-1/2 inch angle grinders and "Milwaukee" 4-1/2 inch angle grinders  used by employees to grind metal parts.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9324.00 · Current $5594.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i)(B): By suitable permanent, substantial partitions or screens so arranged so that only qualified persons will have access to the space within reach of the live parts. Any openings in such partitions or screens shall be so sized and located that persons are not likely to come into accidental contact with the live parts or to bring conducting objects into contact with them;  a.  Shop floor, north wall: On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electric shock hazards in that the  240 electrical panel cover was removed, exposing employees to electric shock while working on the shop floor.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a.  Throughout the Facility:  On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented for chemicals including, but not limited to, hydraulic oil, degreasers, compressed oxygen, compressed acetylene and propane used by employees in the performance of daily assigned duties.

Issued

2022-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.   a.  Throughout the Facility:  On or about June 3, 2022, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that employees were not trained on the hazards of chemicals including, but not limited to, hydraulic oil, degreasers, compressed oxygen, compressed acetylene and propane used by employees in the performance of daily assigned duties.