OSHA Inspection: MONMOUTH TRUCK HOSE & HYDRAULICS

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Maintenance Bays/Welding Bay 2: On or about 8/9/2022, a designated exit door was blocked with a welding screen, tool cart, cabinets, and cords, impeding employee egress.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,185 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) Shop Bays/Welding Bay 1: On or about 8/9/2022, four compressed gas cylinders were not secured while being stored against the wall near the roll-up door.   b) Shop Bays/Welding Bay 2: On or about 8/9/2022, two compressed gas cylinders were not secured while being stored against the wall in front of the electrical panel.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,185 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   b) Shop Bays/Spray Booth: On or about 8/9/2022, the employer did not ensure that employees performing activities including, but not limited to spray painting, wore goggles.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) Facility: A written respiratory protection program was not established or implemented for employees, including but limited to Painters, required to wear 3M half face respirators, 3M full face respirators, 3M PAPRs, and N95s.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) Facility: On or about 8/9/2022, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees, including but not limited to Painters, required to wear 3M half face respirators, 3M full face respirators, and 3M PAPR hoods.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:  a) Facility: On or about 8/9/2022, the employer did not provide training to employees, including but not limited to Painters, who were required to wear 3M half face respirators, 3M full face respirators, and 3M PAPR hoods.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $7,445 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) Spray Booth Area: On or about 8/9/2022, an emergency eyewash station outside of the spray booth did not provide 15 minutes of continuous flush. Employees use corrosive products, including but not limited to, Patriot Liner B Black.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Maintenance Bays/First Bays Area: On or about 8/9/2022, a fire extinguisher next to the door leading into the Spray Booth Bay area was not mounted or identified.   b) Maintenance Bays/First Bays area: On or about 8/9/2022, a fire extinguisher on the floor next to the microwave and mini fridge was not mounted or identified.   c) Maintenance Bays/Middle Bays Area: On or about 8/9/2022, a fire extinguisher on the floor next to the roll up door, behind an unsecured compressed gas cylinder was not mounted or identified.  d) Maintenance Bays/ Middle Bays Area: On or about 8/9/2022, a fire extinguisher on a shelf above the Waste Oil tank and behind oil equipment was not mounted or identified.  e) Maintenance Bays/Middle Bays Area: On or about 8/9/2022, a fire extinguisher on its side on the floor behind two unsecured compressed gas cylinders was not mounted.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Facility: On or about 8/9/2022, employees, including but not limited to Mechanics and Painters, were not trained on the use of fire extinguishers.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $5,275 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) Facility: On or about 8/3/2022, employees who operate forklifts,  including but not limited to, Hyster H60FT and Hyster V80E were not provided with formal instruction and practical training prior to use.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $5,275 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Maintenance Bays/Middle Bay Areas: On or about 8/9/2022, work rests on the Dayton 10" Bench Grinder Model 4Z912B were measured at 1.25 inches from the grinding wheel.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) Maintenance Bays/First Bay Area: On or about 8/9/2022, a junction box used to power a welding machine was not mounted.  b) Maintenance Bays/Welding Bay 2: On or about 8/9/2022, a junction box used to power a welding machine was not mounted.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION  FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i):Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a) Maintenance Bays/First Bay Area: On or about 8/9/2022, a junction box used to power a welding machine was observed to have missing electrical knockouts, exposing the inner electrical.  b) Maintenance Bays/Welding Bay 2: On or about 8/9/2022, a junction box used to power a welding machine was observed to have missing electrical knockouts, exposing the inner electrical.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION  FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Shop Bays/ Welding Bay 2: On or about 8/9/2022, the outer sheath of the flexible cable on a junction box used to power a welding machine was not connected to the strain relief and was covered in electrical tape.   b) Shop Bays/ Welding Bay 2: On or about 8/9/2022, the outer sheath of the flexible cable of the cord to the welding machine had a damaged strain relief and was covered in electrical tape.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $7,445 Reduced

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) would be met:  a) Facility: On or about 8/9/2022, the employer did not maintain a written Hazard Communication program for chemicals used in the facility, including but not limited to, Patriot Liner Black, CRC Heavy Duty Silicone, Wolfs Head Red Grease (a corrosive), and Compressed Gas Cylinders.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Facility: On or about 8/9/2022, employees required to use chemicals including but not limited to, Patriot Liner Black, CRC Heavy Duty Silicone, Wolfs Head Red Grease (a corrosive), and Compressed Gas Cylinders, were not provided with Hazard Communication training.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a) Maintenance Bays/Welding Bay: On or about 8/9/2022, an overhead gantry crane in the Welding Bay used to lift vehicle parts was not inspected in accordance with the intervals specified in 1910.179(j)(1)(ii).   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3):A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  a) Maintenance Bays/Welding Bay: On or about 8/9/2022, a complete periodic inspection of an overhead gantry crane in the Welding Bay used to lift vehicle parts had not been conducted in the past 12 months.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.