OSHA Inspection: WARDCRAFT HOMES, INC.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Aug 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,661 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  In the parking lot near the north end of the finishing building, Employee(s) engaged in production activities were exposed to fire, explosion or projectile hazards in that compressed gas cylinders, that were not in use, were not secured to prevent damage. The propane tanks were stored in the open next to vehicle traffic in the parking lot.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Jul 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,549 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:  In the production, maintenance and yard areas, employees engaged in forklift operations, are exposed to struck-by hazards. Forklift operators are not certified every three years.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,324 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(s)  In the framing department, employee(s) operating forklifts were exposed to struck by hazards. Employee(s) engaged in material handing activities using the Daewoo forklift, model number G25E, were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards in that forklift was not taken out of service when it was found that the seatbelt was missing/removed.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Jul 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,549 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1):Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  In the wall assembly area, employees were exposed to struck by hazards. Employees engaged in fabrication activities were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the alloy steel chain slings for the Dayton hoist did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Jul 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,549 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(f)(4)(ii): Welded end attachments were used without being proof tested by the manufacturer or equivalent entity at twice their rated capacity prior to initial use.    In the framing department, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the wall assemblies were hoisted by a fabricated hook jig without a record of rated capacity. The employer did not obtain a proof test certification for the hook jig.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,437 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:  At the production facility located at 614 Maple St. Clay Center, KS, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the following instances:   1. In the finishing department, employee(s) engaged in operating the  Ace Hardware 10" drill press were exposed to struck-by hazards due to no chuck guard being provided. 2. In the maintenance shop, employee(s) engaged in operating the Northern Mill were exposed to struck-by hazards due to no chuck guard being provided. 3. I the maintenance shop, employee(s) engaged in operating the Grizzly drill press were exposed to struck-by hazards due to no chuck guard being provided.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Jul 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,661 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(2):Radial saw(s) used for ripping were not provided with nonkickback fingers or dogs located on both sides of the saw so as to oppose the trust or tendency of the saw to pick up material or throw it back toward the operator:  In the wall assembly area, employees performing woodworking activities were exposed to struck by and amputation hazards. The Delta radial saw was not equipped with anti-kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator.

Issued

Jul 2, 2024

Abate by

Jul 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $887 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2) Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  Wardcraft Homes, Inc. located at 614 Maple St. Clay Center, KS 67432: On or about April 18, 2024, the employer failed during calendar year 2023, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by March 01, 2024.   a). The establishment employed 62 employees and used NAICS 321992 during calendar year 2023.