OSHA Inspection: IRON-WORKS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):    a) At the warehouse production area- The employer exposed employees to fall hazards by having a missing mid-rail on a platform aproximately 8 feet above ground level.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:    a) At the warehouse production area-The employer was using a stair without standard handrails leading to a platform aproximately 8 feet above ground level exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees working at the warehouse to injuries:    a) At the warehouse- The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries and fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) At the warehouse- The employer did not provide machine guarding for Porter Cable Band Saw Model: 7734; Type 3; Serial No:993619; 20 Dayton Drill Press Bit,  Jet Drill Press Bit Serial: 49323; No: 070700 . The employer did not provide guarding to protect the operator(s) from the hazards of entanglement and amputation hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on delta bench grinder at the warehouse were not used with safety guard(s).    a) At the warehouse production area- The employer used an unguarded 8 inch Delta Bench Grinder, Model : 23-880; Serial: P9418 abrasive wheel exposing employees to struck by hazards such as those created by flying chips, and sparks.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a) At the warehouse production area- The employer was using a 8 inch Delta Bench Grinder, Model : 23-880; Serial: P9418 without work rest to support offhand grinding work; exposing employees to entanglement or struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) at the warehouse, used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4) while grinding and cleaning metal pieces.    a) At the warehouse- The employer used portable grinders without a guard; exposing employees to entanglement, burns, and struck by hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    a) Outside the south wall of warehouse production area- The employer stored an acetylene compressed gas cylinder without its valve cap; exposing employees to potential fire hazards, explosion, struck by hazards or asphyxiation.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Employer was using an extension cord as a substitute of fixed wiring of a structure.    a) Warehouse storage and cutting area- The employer was utilizing an extension cord that was taped and affixed to conduit as a substitute for fixed wiring; exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.