PLAISTOW, NH —
OSHA Inspection: HELFRICH BROS. BOILER WORKS, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of HELFRICH BROS. BOILER WORKS, INC. in 146 MAIN STREET, PLAISTOW, NH 03865 (NAICS 332410). OSHA activity number 330291956.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HELFRICH BROS. BOILER WORKS, INC.
- Site address
- 146 MAIN STREET
- City
- PLAISTOW
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03865
- Mailing
- 39 MERRIMACK ST., LAWRENCE, MA 01843
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332410
- Employees
- 65
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
12 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 21, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by a falling load lifted by the under the hook custom made lifting devices: a) Worksite - Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling materials while using a custom made spreader bar used for lifting plate steel in the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2625
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.179 N01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(1): The crane was loaded beyond its rated load except for test purposes as provided in paragraph (k) of this section: a. Worksite - The P&H 20 ton crane was loaded beyond its rated capacity.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.184 E05
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(5): Alloy steel chain slings were used with loads in excess of the rated capacities prescribed in Table N-184-1: a. Worksite - The alloy steel chain sling was used in excess of it's rated load capacity.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operatorand other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips andsparks: a. Worksite - The in running nip points (between the wheels and the vessel) rolling machine were not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2625
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform,excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by atrough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires: a. Worksite - The exposed shafts on the drum rotator were not guarded or covered.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 22, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains was not enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform: a. Workksite - The chains and sprockets on the vessel rolling machine were not guarded or covered.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.252 B01 I
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 25, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(1)(i): A welder or helper working on platforms, scaffolds, or runways was not protected against falling: a. Worksite - The employee walking along the top of the tank was not protected from falls when attaching the chain sling to the top hatch opening opening.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 14, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer: a. Worksite - The slings used in the facility were not inspected prior to each days use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2625
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.184 I09
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 18, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9): Synthetic web slings were not immediately removed from service if conditions in paragraphs (i) through (j) of this section were present a. Worksite - Synthetic web slings were not removed from service when cuts and tears were present on the sling.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 I01
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Each sling was not marked or coded to show the rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material: a. Worksite - The synthetic web slings were not marked or coded to show the rated capacities for each type of synthetic sling.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.252 B04 II
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 22, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ii): Ventilation was not used to work in confined spaces: a. Worksite - Ventilation was not used when welding inside the tank.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2625
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.252 B04 IV
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2011
- Abate by
- Jul 20, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(iv): Where a welder had to enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means were not provided for quickly removing him in case of emergency. Additionally, an attendant with a preplanned rescue procedure was not stationed outside to observe the welder at all times where they were capable of putting rescue operations into effect: a. Worksite - An attendant was not stationed outside with a preplanned rescue procedure in case an emergency situation occured. b. Worksite - A lifeline was not used and attached to the employee who worked in and entered the confined space through the small opening.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4900
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