OSHA Inspection: SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Issued

2012-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2025.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):  Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    a.)  Surface Technologies, Conex Box in the Yard:  On or about 04/10/12, the 55 gallon drums of xylene and mineral spirits were not capped or covered.

Issued

2012-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2025.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    a.)  Surface Technologies, Shop Area:  On or about 04/10/12, the employer did not secure the oxygen or acetylene cylinders that were in storage, that could have been knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects.

Issued

2012-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet, or by a barrier at least 5 1/2 feet high with a fire rating of at least 1/2 hour.    a.)  Surface Technologies, Shop Area:  On or about 04/10/12, while in storage an oxygen cylinder and acetylene cylinder were not separated by 20 feet, or by a barrier at least 5 1/2 feet high with a fire rating of at least 1/2 hour.

Issued

2012-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a.)  Surface Technologies,  Welding Shop:  On or about 04/10/12, the junction box used for temporary power was not used as listed or labeled in that, it was not permanently mounted.