OSHA Inspection: TENSIK INDUSTRIES LLC

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $16550.00

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 to include, crushed-by hazards:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025, the employer exposed employees to crushing hazards, in that employees utilized and worked around an approximately 12-foot 5 inches tall AX3-SR-SBAG staircase placed on temporary supports.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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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 to include, fall hazards:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that employees utilized an approximately 12foot 5 inches tall AX3-SR-SBAG staircase to connect it to a telehandler.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $2838.00

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that the exit routes in the shop were obstructed by material and debris, such as ladders hoses, and boxes, preventing egress in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) Inside the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that the fire extinguishers located by the exit doors were blocked by debris and materials, preventing their access in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the Yale GLC100MJ Serial # GLC100MJNGAV108 forklift had a jib attachment made in the shop that was not approved by the manufacturer prior to use.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $2838.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:   (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; the nameplate for the Caterpillar G625K Serial # AT820-2828 forklift was covered with paint and illegible.  (b) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; the nameplate for the Yale GLC100MJ Serial # GLC100MJNGAV108 forklift was covered with paint and illegible.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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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 (l):  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; the operators of the Caterpillar G625K Serial # AT820-2828 and Yale GLC100MJ Serial # GLC100MJNGAV108 forklifts were not trained and evaluated to ensure to the operators were competent to operate a forklift prior to beginning operation.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1):Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; a Kennedy PL 4x12 Polyester Round Sling used by the employer to move steel parts with a forklift was frayed and torn, and was still in use.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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29 CFR  1910.213(g)(1): Sliding cutoff saw(s) were not provided with an automatically adjusting hood that completely enclosed the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to amputation and laceration hazards, in that; an Evolution chop saw did not have a guard that fully enclosed its blade.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:  (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; the oxygen and acetylene cylinders at the site were not secured while in storage.

Issued

2025-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $319.00 · Current $319.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   (a) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; the Caterpillar G625K Serial # AT820-2828 forklift was not inspected prior to being placed into service.  (b) In the shop, located at 1780 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL, 34758, on or about 4/8/2025: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that; the Yale GLC100MJ Serial # GLC100MJNGAV108 forklift was not inspected prior to being placed into service.