OSHA Inspection: COOPER SHEET METAL

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,036 · Current $1,822 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure powered industrial truck operators were provided training and evaluation as required every three years exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, operators of the Mitsubishi forklift were not certified according to 1910.178(l) to operate the equipment exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,277 · Current $1,366 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Cylinders were not stored in areas to ensure that the cylinders would not be knocked over.  On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, in the welding shop, an argon cylinder was not chained or secured from falling exposing employees to potential struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $426 · Current $256 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.  On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, south east of the production shop, the employer did not ensure employees had clear access to the fire extinguisher exposing employees to fire and smoke hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $426 · Current $256 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift.   On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure daily inspections on the industrial trucks were conducted for any difficiencies, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $426 · Current $256 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S)) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))   On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, east side of the production building, a knockout was missing from an electrical outlet that energized a refrigerator exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $426 · Current $256 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes were not closed by a suitable cover and securely fastened in place.   On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, west side wall area of the production building, the employer did not ensure the electrical pendent boxes with live wiring located in the production area were effectively closed.  a) Cover plate missing at the Chicago break press machine, b) Cover plate missing from 4-way square electrical pendent box.

Issued

Nov 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $426 · Current $256 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.   On or about November 6, 2023, and times prior thereto, north side of the production building, employees used a beater machine with the power cord outer sheathing pulled away and without any strain relief exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.