OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC

Issued

Feb 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): The employer did not ensure that each employee used a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces:  On or about November 8, 2023, an employee was exposed to fall hazards when exiting the tubs on the assembly line because there was no safe means to and from the work area.

Issued

Feb 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  On or about November 8, 2023, employees were exposed to injuries when performing maintenance and servicing on equipment, including but not limited to, the Pullmax Press, and the employer did not conduct an annual inspection of the machine specific procedures to ensure the procedures and requirements of this standard were followed.

Issued

Feb 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about November 8, 2023, employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when performing maintenance and servicing on the Pullmax Press and the authorized employees were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing service and maintenance task.

Issued

Feb 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about November 8, 2023, an employee was exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when performing maintenance and servicing on the Pullmax Press because the employer did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6).   The press operators conduct a die change and were not required to:  (1)	Know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy,  (2)	Turn off and shut down the machine,  (3)	Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4)	Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5)	Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.  (6)	Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.

Issued

Feb 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,098 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  On or about November 8, 2023, employees working were exposed to burns and smoke inhalation because the employer did not ensure the fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.

Issued

Feb 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,098 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) shall be visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated.  *If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made:    On or about November 8, 2023, employees conducting welding activities were exposed to electrical shock due to a damaged extension cord and the employer did not remove the cord from service.