OSHA Inspection: AMERICANA ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,844 · Current $4,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On or about April 4th, 2024, employee(s) engaged in material handling and production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that the employer failed to ensure live electrical boxes >120 volts were enclosed.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  i.  The cutout box located under the box machine in the docking area did not have a cover that effectively protected the interior wiring. ii.  The outlet box in the assembly area did not have a cover or faceplate that effectively protected the interior wiring.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,844 · Current $4,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   On or about April 4, 2024, employee(s) engaged in production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska were exposed to fire and electrical hazards. Multiple flexible extension cords were being used in lieu of permanent wiring by the employee(s). Flexible cords were used provide powering to multiple battery charging stations and cordless hand tools.  Instances of exposure were documented but not limited to:   A.) Flexible cord used and attached to building surface in adjacent storage room across from battery charging stations in the production area.   B.) Flexible cord used and attached to building surface in shipping area.  The flexible cord was powering a ZAP 880 series - 3.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  On or about April 4th, 2024, employees engaged in production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards. Multiple flexible extension cords were being used and were run through door ways, or other similar openings. The flexible cords were supplying power for various hand tools being used in assembly production area of the facility by employee(s).

Issued

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):Where attached to building surfaces;  On or about April 4th, 2024, employees engaged in production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards. Multiple flexible extension cords were attached to the building surfaces by tape, tying knots in the cords, and wrapping it around existing conduit. The flexible cords were supplying power for various hand tools being used in assembly production area of the facility by employee(s).

Issued

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,844 · Current $4,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about April 4th, 2024, employees engaged in material handling and production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska were exposed to fire and electrical hazards. Employee(s) were exposed to two extension cords that were plugged into the box wrap machine, these cords were spliced in three sperate locations.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):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.  On or about April 4th, 2024, employees engaged in material handling and production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards. Two extension cords were plugged into the box wrap machine and had not been inspected prior to use by the employee(s).

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,844 · Current $4,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  On or about April 4th 2024, , employee(s) engaged in maintenance and production operations located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska,  were exposed to hazardous chemicals.   The employer failed to develop a written Hazardous Communication Program that consisted of all the required elements.  The following chemicals were documented but not limited to:   A.) Acetone B.) Engine oils C.) Rust off compounds D.) Spray paints E.) Greases  F.) Lubricants

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  On or about  April 4th, 2024 , employee(s) engaged in maintenance and production operations located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, were exposed to hazardous chemicals. The employer failed to develop and or provide master chemical list of chemicals.   The following chemicals were documented but not limited to:   A.) Acetone B.) Engine oils C.) Rust off compounds D.) Spray paints E.) Greases  F.) Lubricants

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $31,939 · Current $22,357 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l):Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:  On or about April 4th, 2024, at least two employee(s) engaged in material handling operations located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, were exposed to struck-by hazards.  The employer failed to ensure that employee(s) received forklift training prior to operating Clark forklift models S30G and TMX25 at the facility.   Americana Enterprises, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.178(l), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1687494, citation number 1, item number 1and was affirmed as a final order on 10-24-2023, with respect to a workplace located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska.