OSHA Inspection: OEHLERS WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):     A required exit(s), way of approach thereto, and/or way of travel from the exit into the street or open space, was not continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:    a) On or about 02/03/12 in Bay 1; where the exit door was closed and secured with three sliding bolt locks.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 28, 2012

Abate by

Apr 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) On or about 02/03/2012 in the "Osmose Bay"; where the NIAGARA 350 Ton press brake had two operators, but only had 1 single stroke initiating means (foot pedal).    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED    b) On or about 02/03/2012 in the shear bay; where the guard for the pedal operated PACIFIC shear had openings in the point of operation guard measuring 4 inches high by 11 inches wide, 8 inches from the point of operation.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i):     Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or    a) On or about 02/03 2012 in the Osmose Bay; where oxygen and acetylene tanks were stored in the same rack without any separation between the cylinders.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about 02/03/2012 in Bay 1; where the equipment grounding conductor on the Metabo angle hand grinder was not connected to the grounding pin on the cord plug.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1):     Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    a) On or about 02/03/2012 throughout production area; where several alloy steel chain slings did not have ID tags.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED