OSHA Inspection: WEDLAKE FABRICATING, INC.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):     Class I liquids were  dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container electrically interconnected:      On or about May 2, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas K119 Lacquer Thinner having flashpoint of 1 degree F was dispensed into a smaller container without being effectively grounded and bonded to electrically interconnect the containers to prevent static discharge during dispensing operation exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv):     Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:      On or about May 2, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees performed a spray painting operation in an open face spray booth which was not protected with approved automatic sprinklers.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jul 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):     Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:      On or about May 2, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas an electrical outlet was observed within 20 feet of spraying area was not the type approved for Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5):     The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 F.:      On or about May 2, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the spray paint areas employees were using K119 Lacquer Thinner having flashpoint of 1 degree F as a solvent for cleaning operations.  This exposes employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by moving parts:      On or about May 1, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the shear and press brake areas employees were allowed to operate various machines that were not properly guarded to prevent exposing to point-of-operation:    a: A shear machine was provided with a guard.  However, the guard was installed too close to the blade and the guard opening was big enough for a hand could enter the point-of-operation.    b: A press brake machine operated via a foot pedal was found not having any guard provided.      Employees were exposed to an amputation caused by the unguarded point-of-operation.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1):     Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting:      On or about May 1, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the grinder area employees were not instructed how to conduct a "ring test" to check for cracks prior to mounting a new wheel on a grinding machine.  Employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of exploding abrasive wheel.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3):     The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:      On or about May 1, 2012, and at times prior thereto, at the grinder area the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machine that had the abrasive wheels worn unevenly and having foreign deposits.  The employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of exploding wheels