OSHA Inspection: MAGIC TILT TRAILERS, INC.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $6,426 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards when utilizing damaged steel storage racks:   a.  On or about November 30, 2023,  throughout the warehouse area, the employer exposed workers to struck-by and collapse hazards, in that  the employer continued use of storage bays of the metal racking system where framing had been damaged from forklift strikes.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $3,858 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:  a.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the platoon assembly area, the employer exposed employees to amputation and laceration hazards, in that the point of operation of the drill press from which the employees drill holes in metal material did not have a guard.  b.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area, the employer exposed employees to amputation and laceration hazards, in that the point of operation of the drill press from which the employees drill holes in wood material did not have a guard.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $3,858 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  a.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the platoon assembly area,  the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were operating a bench grinder without a safety guard covering the spindle end.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the platoon assembly area,  the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were operating a bench grinder without adjusting work rests to one-eighth of an inch.  b.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area,  the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were operating a bench grinder without adjusting work rests to one-eighth of an inch.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the platoon assembly area,  the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that employees were operating a Bench Grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel.  b.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area,  the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that employees were operating a Bench Grinder that did not have the tongue guard adjusted to one-fourth inch from the grinding wheel.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $3,858 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.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area,  the 115-volt electrical outlet housing located underneath the bench grinder table from which employees worked around was not effectively closed, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  a.  On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area,  the 115-Volt electrical outlet housing located underneath the bench grinder table from which employees worked around had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.	On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area,  the 115-volt  electrical outlet housing located underneath the bench grinder table from which employees worked around was not used or installed in accordance with instructions, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.  a.	On or about November 30, 2023, in the bunk area,  the 115-Volt electrical outlet housing located at the bench grinder table from which employees worked was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner, exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Feb 20, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:   a.	On or about November 30, 2023, in the warehouse area, the employer exposed workers to an electrical shock hazard, in that  the employer did not repair and continued using a 1-Ton overhead crane that had failed periodic inspection due to a damaged pendant casing on hoist 1, model number YJL2016, serial number JM0124RX.