OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 in that employees
were exposed to a wood burning stove that was installed inside of the
building:
a.) Production Area West End - Employees were potentially exposed to fire
hazards and burn
injuries in that the Central Boiler model CL 6048 wood burner was
installed and used inside of
the building.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the
condition include following
the requirements set by the manufacturer by relocating the Boiler outdoors.

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $550 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Aug 20, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Aug 20, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $550 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $650 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 15, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 in that employees
were exposed to Hoist components that had not been incorporated into an
inspection program
and/or inspected:
A.) Production Floor - The 2-ton Yale Hoist did not have frequent
(monthly) hook inspections
with signed reports.
B.) Production Floor - The 2-ton Yale Hoist did not have frequent
(monthly) chain inspections
with signed reports.
C.) Production Floor - The 2-ton Yale Hoist did not have frequent
(monthly) running rope
inspections with signed reports.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the
conditions include:
1.) Comply with the manufacturer's / owner's manual recommendations for
frequent and
periodic inspections for each type of hoist used and follow a program of
frequent and periodic
inspections of the hoists in accordance with ASME B30.16.
2.) Specifically, conduct hook, chain, and running rope inspections.
3.) Develop an inspection schedule based on use and conditions outlined in
the manufacturer's
/ owner's manual and ASME B3016.
4.) Document the above inspections.'s

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $258 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jun 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Jun 12, 2009

Abate by

Jul 30, 2009

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced