OSHA Inspection: T&T QUALITY BUILDINGS

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph:  On or about April 24, 2024, employees who operate forklifts at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to struck by hazards in that they had not been trained to operate the forklifts.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  i.  On or about April 24, 2024, an employee with 10 years with the company operating both the JCB Telehandlers, and the CAT 2C6500 Forklift, without being trained on the hazards related to operating a forklift.   ii.  On or about April 24, 2024, an employee with 1 year with the company operating both the JCB Telehandlers, and the CAT 2C6500 Forklift, without being trained on the hazards related to operating a forklift.   iii.  On or about April 24, 2024, an employee with 9 years with the company operating the CAT 2C6500 Forklift without being trained on the hazards related to operating a forklift.   iv.  On or about April 24, 2024, an employee with 1 year with the company operating the CAT 2C6500 Forklift without being trained on the hazards related to operating a forklift.  v.  On or about April 24, 2024, an employee with 2 years with the company operating both the JCB Telehandlers, and the CAT 2C6500 Forklift without being trained on the hazards related to operating a forklift.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(g)(1)(v): A pendant control box was not clearly marked for identification of functions:    On or about April 24, 2024, employees who operate the CM Loadstar 1 Ton Jib Crane the at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards because the pendent controller was missing directional labels that operators need to ensure safe movement.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspections of the cranes were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(a) of this section or as specifically indicated:  On or about April 24, 2024, employees who operate the overhead crane at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at 89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to struck by hazards in that the CM Loadstar, 1 Ton, Jib Crane crane had not been inspected for damaged components as evident in the pendent control was missing labels for two of the four control buttons.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of the overhead crane had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    On or about April 24, 2024, employees who operate the overhead crane at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at 89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to struck by hazards because the CM Loadstar, 1 Ton, Jib crane had not received a periodic inspection in the past 12 months as evident in the pendent control was missing labels for two of the four control buttons.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3871.00 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:  On or about April 24, 2024, employees who operate the Hyd-Mech S-23A Band Saw at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at 89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to amputation hazards because the exposed cutting blade was not guarded to prevent contact.  This was most evident on April 16, 2024, when the band saw operator reached in the area where the blade was operating because the arm that holds the blade was stuck on the clamp that holds the bundle. As she reached near the point of operation, her left hand was contacted by the running blade resulting in the amputation of her left hand.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3871.00 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 April 24, 2024, employees who use locally manufactured extension cords at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to electrical shock hazards because the cords had an electrical box installed not designed for handheld applications and one had missing knock outs.  a.  Temporary cord used to power a MIG Welder had a missing knockout with tape covering the hole. b.  A Temporary cord used to power a MIG Welder had a junction box installed on it with a knockout.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3871.00 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:   On or about April 24, 2024, employees involved in metal building assembly at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to an open electrical box located next to a light switch at the main garage door.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.     On or about April 24, 2024, employees who operate the MIG welder at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at 89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the in house fabricated electrical cord powering the Miller Matic MIG Welder was inadequately constructed resulting in due to deteriorated  damaged wire insulation at the cord plug.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about April 24, 2024, employees involved in metal building assembly at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to various cleaning chemicals, paints, lubricants, and solvents and the employer had not developed a written HAZCOM Program.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 24, 2024, employees involved in metal building assembly at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to various cleaning chemicals, paints, lubricants and solvents and the employer had not assembled a master list of hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 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 April 24, 2024, employees involved in metal building assembly at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to various cleaning chemicals, paints, lubricants and solvents and the employer had not provided training to identify and avoid hazards related to these chemicals such as flammability and carcinogenicity.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work areas:    On or about April 24, 2024, employees involved in metal building assembly at the T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska were exposed to various cleaning chemicals, paints, lubricants and solvents in that the employer did not provide and maintain Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals on site.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2):  The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye:  On or about April 24, 2024, the employer of T&T Quality Buildings facility located at  89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska did not report an amputation injury to OSHA.

Issued

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.   On or about April 24, 2024, the employer of T&T Quality Buildings facility located at 89384 558th Ave, Fordyce, Nebraska did not provide within four hours the injury/illness logs using OSHA Form 300 or equivalent document.