OSHA Inspection: CALICO TRAILER MFG. CO.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $3227.00 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 struck-by hazards:  a) On or about January 23, 2024, two employees were operating a Unicarriers Model 70 powered industrial truck without a seatbelt or restraint. b) On or about January 24, 2024, an employee was operating a Unicarriers Model 70 powered industrial truck without a seatbelt or restraint.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $1936.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about January 24, 2024, at the grinding and brushing department, employees were engaged in work activities related to grounding the welds and wire-brushing the surfaces of the trailers, where the exit door at the northeast corner was blocked.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $1936.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   On or about January 24, 2024, at the grinding and brushing department, an exit door at the west end of the building was not clearly visible and marked as an "Exit" door.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:   On or about January 24, 2024, at the grinding and brushing department, the paper exit sign on the interior of the exit door at the west end of the building did not have luminescent lettering.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $4517.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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:  On or about January 23, 2024, in the trailer manufacturing building, employees were performing activities including, but not limited to grinding metal without adequate eye protection.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $3227.00 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 January 24, 2024, employees operated the Unicarriers Model 70 powered industrial truck without completing a performance evaluation once every three years.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $3872.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):  Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a) in the following locations:  (a) On or about January 23, 2024, in the trailer manufacturing building, employees used a hand-held grinder without a guard installed. (b) On or about January 23, 2024, in the grinding building, employees used handheld grinders without guards.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $3872.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): During arc welding or arc cutting, helpers or attendants were not provided with proper eye protection:   On or about January 24, 2024, in the trailer assembly areas, welders' helpers were not provided eye protection.

Issued

2024-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $3227.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.   On or about January 24, 2024, in the grinding and brushing building, employees used two snap switches located inside of the exit door on the west wall that were missing the faceplates.