OSHA Inspection: SD CORPORATION

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $2901.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards and struck-by hazards during the operation of powered industrial trucks.  Recycle Yard: A powered industrial truck was operated without the use of the seatbelt. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $2321.00 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:  Recycle Yard: Employees were not provided with facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes while working with car batteries containing corrosive acid. Employees were exposed to chemical burn hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $2901.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set.  a. Recycle Yard: A Doosan G25GP forklift was left unattended with the brakes not set. Employees were exposed to struck by and crushed-by hazards.   b. Recycle Yard: A Goodsense C38 forklift was left unattended with the brakes not set. Employees were exposed to struck by and crushed-by hazards.   c. Brass and Copper Storage: A Doosan G20 forklift was left unattended with the load engaging device not fully lowered and the brakes not set. Employees were exposed to struck by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $2321.00 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:   Brass and Copper Storage: A blue wire stripper was operated with no guard.  Employees were exposed to in-going nip points.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 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:  Office: An Oster microwave, an electric kettle, a coffee pot, and a wax Melter were plugged into a relocatable power tap designed for low amperage equipment. Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Outside the office window: The conductor entering the top of the light switch and outlet junction boxes were exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Outside the office window: Multiple extension cords were secured to the wall and ceiling providing power to the overhead light and Charge it! battery charger. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(3)(ii): Acetylene cylinders in storage were not stored valve end up:  Muffler Storage Area: Acetylene cylinders were stored in a wooden box on their side. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replace:  Muffler Storage Area: A Multiquip DC Welder was used with cables that had damaged insulation. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Brass and Copper Storage Area: The electrical panel powering multiple outlets and the wire stripper was missing two knockouts on the left side. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  Above the water heater: An outlet powering a security camera did not have a cover or faceplate. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.