OSHA Inspection: DISTINCTIVE WELDING, INC.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4):  Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  Condition exposed employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 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)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguishers were inspected monthly.  Condition exposed employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to annual maintenance checks:    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguishers were subjected to annual maintenance checks.  Condition exposed employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/27/12, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained on the use of fire extinguishers upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.  Condition exposed employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operators from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from amputation hazards in the following instances:    1)  The Scotchman Ironworker included an unguarded 24" wide shear with a blade that raised up to 2".  The shear also was not guarded on the back side;    2)  The Scotchman Ironworker included an unguarded punch press with the punch raised up to 5" above the work rest;    3)  One hydraulic press brakes (unknown manufacturer) with a downward action in the welding shop was not guarded at its point of operation;    4)  One hydraulic press brakes (unknown manufacturer) with a sideward action in the fab shop was not guarded at its point of operation;    5)  A Bridgeport drill press (model and serial number not provided) was not guarded at its point of operation;    6)  A Heard Machine Works drill press, model DTCW, was not guarded at its point of operation;    7)  An all-Trade drill press model 966 D-512 sn A416J was not guarded at its point of operation;     Conditions exposed employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

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 (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer stored oxygen, acetylene, and propylene cylinders in close proximity at the same location.  Condition exposed employees to explosion and burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.29(a):  The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/27/12, the employer did not document recordable injuries and summarize them using OSHA forms 300, 301, and 300A, or its equivalent, for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.  Condition exposed employees to potential repeat injuries caused by the lack of documentation and analysis of recurring injuries.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3):  Complete inspections of the crane were not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section (at least annually):    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/27/12, the employer did not ensure that a Budgit 2 Ton hoist was inspected at least annually in accordance with this section.  Condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.    Abatement note:  1910.179(j)(3) provides that periodic inspections also include the requirements for frequent inspections as defined in 1910.179(j)(2), and that frequent inspections are to include certification of the monthly inspections.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer did not ensure that a metal outlet box, connected by a flexible cord and laid on the cement floor, and used to power a 230 volt Lincoln MIG welder was listed and labeled for such use.  Condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):    a)  Distinctive Welding, Inc. at 700 W. Willox Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524:  On or about 4/24/12, the employer provided a yellow extension cord for use with a Dewalt sander, model D28114 serial number 138267, and the extension cord included damaged exterior insulation.  Condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.