OSHA Inspection: PEARSON LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Issued

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7396.00 · Current $3698.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances T405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  On or about September 28, 2022 and at times prior thereto, for employees exposed to chemical hazards while performing powder coating operations, where the employer did not ensure employees were protected from skin contact by requiring the use of Tyvek coveralls or other appropriate protective clothing.

Issued

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2610T405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about September 28, 2022 and at times prior thereto, for employees exposed to chemical hazards while performing task such as powder coating, where the employer had not provided training to employees in accordance with the requirements of 1910.134(k).

Issued

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4191.00 · Current $2096.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)  On or about July 14, 2022, for employees exposed to amputation hazards while prepping work pieces for powder coating where a Dewalt and a Makita angle grinder were not equipped with appropriate guards.

Issued

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(k)(2): Rated load test reports were not placed on file where they were readily available to appointed personnel:  On or about September 28, 2022 where the employer did not maintain load testing records for the overhead cranes at the facility.