OSHA Inspection: JEWELL HUDGENS, INC.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition.  On or about February 12, 2024, on the northeast side of the worksite, and employee was operating a Mitsubishi forklift with the propane tank latch unbuckled while moving wooden pallets stacked with metal pipes.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.   On or about February 12, 2024,  throughout the facility, employees were required to operate forklifts without having been trained and evaluated.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(g)(1)(v):Pendant control boxes were not clearly marked for identification of functions.  On or about October 4, 2021, in the welding area of the Machine Shop, an employee was operating overhead cranes with pendant control boxes that were not clearly marked.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $6775.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  On or about February 12, 2024, in the Machine Shop, a LeBlond 24" Regal Thru-Spindle Lathe was being operated without a point of operation guard, while milling rollers.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3872.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced.  On or about February 12, 2024, in the welding area of the Machine Shop, the Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder's conductor cable was split, exposing metal wires, while the worker was welding.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3872.00 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.  On or about February 12, 2024, along the southwest wall of the Machine Shop, employees were using a drinking fountain that was being powered by an extension cord, in lieu of a standalone power source.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage.  On or about February 12, 2024, in the Machine Shop-  Instance A- Small Engine Regal Lathe in Machine shop does not have a cover over the lathe's work lamp.  Instance B- The Milling Machine in Machine shop does not have a cover over the lathe's work lamp.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling  identifying the purpose for which the breakers and switches were to energize/de-energize.   On or about February 12, 2024, within the Machine Shop, along the southwest wall, an Eaton Breaker Panel that the machine operators used to turn on their machines daily, had unlabeled switches.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  On or about February 12, 2024, in the Machine Shop's southwest wall, a breaker box that employees routinely use to energize the Regal Milling Machines had an unused opening in breaker panel.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3872.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  On or about February 12, 2024, within the Machine Shop, the employer does not have an established and written Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM) Program.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(7): The alternative method in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers did not identify the container to which it is applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6).  On or about February 12, 2024, throughout the Machine Shop, there were multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemical substances-  Instance A. In the Welding Area of the Machine Shop, in the vicinity of EE#1's work area.  Instance B. In the Main Machine Shop, in the vicinity of EE#4's work area.   Instance C. In the Main Machine Shop, in the vicinity of EE#3's work area.

Issued

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  On or about February 12, 2024, within the Machine Shop, the employer does not have an established and written Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM) Program, that included training on the hazardous materials being handled in the Machine Shop on a daily basis.