OSHA Inspection: J.W. GOODLIFFE & SON, INC. DBA/CYBERWELD

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $563 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 the hazard of fire and explosion:
a/  J.W. Goodliffe/Linden NJ Site - Main Bldg. Dock/Yard Area:  Employees
are
exposed to the hazard of fire/explosion resulting from the use, storage
and handling of
compressed gases.  Gases include but not limited to:  Oxygen, Nitrogen,
CO2, Argon,
Acetylene, Propane.
At the time of this inspection the employer could not provide documented
information
to confirm that procedures were in place to ensure that all employees
involved in the
compressed gas cylinder filling operation(s) were performing the
operation(s) adequately,
safely and uniformly.
Documented procedures (to include but not limited to) how the below
mentioned are
to be performed:
1/  Checking compressed gas cylinders - proper, fixed and legible labels;
retest dates;
defects; arc burns; need for repair; etc.
2/  Cleaning - ensure compressed gas cylinders/valves are free of oil,
grease, debris,
welding slag, etc.  Ensure product used in cleaning operation does not
create an
additional hazard(s).
3/  Check Valves - connection threads for damage and engagement
4/  Check pressure relief devices - proper pressure and damage
5/  Leak test using leak test solution
6/  "Sniff" test to check for contaminants
7/  "Dead Ring" test to check for interior corrosion
8/  Vacuum/blowdown - ensure cylinders are free of product/contamination
9/  Filling cylinders - proper capacity/pressure
10/  Cylinder Caps - ensure properly positioned
11/  Handling full/empty compressed gas cylinders - lifting procedures
12/  And/or other approved procedures
13/  Training in the documented procedure
ABATEMENT:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of
abatement would
Part 173,304  Filling of Cylinders with Liquefied Compressed Gas. (Amended
9/28/2007 and
Current as of 6/8/2009)
29 CFR 1910.253(b)   Oxygen Storage, Operations 2009
29 CFR 1910.253) Manifolding of Cylinders 2009
29 CFR 1910.104  Oxygen (Bulk Storage) 2009

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $563 Reduced

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 21, 2009

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 4, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $563 Reduced

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 Reduced

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 9, 2009

Issued

Sep 1, 2009

Abate by

Sep 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $563 Reduced