CONSHOHOCKEN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: BOULDEN COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BOULDEN COMPANY in 1013 CONSHOHOCKEN RD SUITE 308, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 (NAICS 423720). OSHA activity number 334054020.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- BOULDEN COMPANY
- Site address
- 1013 CONSHOHOCKEN RD SUITE 308
- City
- CONSHOHOCKEN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19428
- Mailing
- 1013 CONSHOHOCKEN RD SUITE 308, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 423720
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l). a) Fabrication Shop - On or about April 14, 2012, employees who had not received training or evaluation, were operating a Yale LPG Forklift to move steel tubing and load/unload trucks.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected. (a) Shop - On or around April 13, 2012, employees were operating a Yale LPG Forklift which had not been inspected at least daily.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 J02
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard. a) Fabrication Shop - On or about April 13, 2012, employees were using a wall mounted jib crane with an 800 pound Dayton Hoist which was not inspected as required to move steel elbows in the Welding Area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.179 N04 I
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift: a) Fabrication Shop - On or about April 13, 2012, employees using a wall mounted jib crane with an 800 pound Dayton Hoist which did not test the upper limit switch at the beginning of the shift.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 O03
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(o)(3): The employer did not ensure that operators were familiar with the operation and care of fire extinguishers provided: a) Fabrication Shop - On or about April 13, 2012, where fire extinguishers are available for welding employees, employees were not provided with information regarding the proper use and care of fire extinguishers.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- Aug 3, 2012
- Abate by
- Aug 24, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: a) Fabrication Shop - On or about April 13, 2012, where portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers are provided for employee use, the extinguishers were not visually inspected monthly. Regular maintenance and inspections of portable fire extinguishers is necessary to provide assurance that they will operate effectively and safely if they are needed.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 334054020.
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