OSHA Inspection: CLARKE'S ALLIED, INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    At 10355 E. Linwood Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106; the employer did not ensure that each portable grinder was properly guarded.  This condition was observed on or about March 20, 2012 where the abrasive wheel guards on Metabo portable grinders (Part No. 98580 / 11520), being used in the shop area, did not cover the entire grinding wheel allowing the operating wheel to extend beyond the installed guard.  Employees grinding various metal pieces were exposed to amputation, laceration and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    At 10355 E. Linwood Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106; the employer did not ensure that each electrical extension cord was visually inspected before being used.  This condition existed on or about March 20, 2012 where several extension cords for abrasive grinders and other equipment being used by welders in the shop area were frayed and spliced with damage to the outer jacket/insulation, exposing the employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $360 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The annual summary was not posted between February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records and kept in place until April 30 at the work site.     At 10355 E. Linwood Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106; the employer did not ensure that the OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illness form was posted.  This condition was observed on or about March 20, 2012 where the certified OSHA 300A for year 2011 was not posted in the workplace for employees to view.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:    At 10355 E. Linwood Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106; the employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers were inspected and tested.  This condition was observed on or about March 20, 2012 in the storage area and throughout the site where portable fire extinguishers had not received an annual maintenance inspection since year November 2006 and were not visually inspected by the employer at least monthly.