OSHA Inspection: NBC PHILADELPHIA MERCHANTS

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $3,288 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):     Protection from arc welding rays. Where the work permits, the welder should be enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate goggles.    1. Jobsite, 2760 Red Lion Road, Battery Charging Area - Employees were exposed to arc welding rays being generated by the Lincoln Electric Arc Welder.  Workers adjacent to or walking by the operation were not fully proected as only two screens were provided to contain the welding rays.  Observed on or about June 25, 2012.

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11):     Precautions shall be taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging areas.    1. Jobsite, 2760 Red Lion Road, Battery Charging Area, Batteries: 383, 319, 241, 209, 387, 204, 405, 350, 321 and 351 - Employees are conducting battery charging activities where numerous fork lift batteries had damaged cables with exposed bare wires which could cause sparks or electric arcs. Observed on or about June 25, 2012.

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    1. Jobsite, 2760 Red Lion Road, Shipping/Receiving Dock, PE-909 - Employees were operating and/or conducting work from and around a conveyor belt where flexible cables connected to a junction box had damaged sheathing at the terminal screw. NOTE: 2 week prior there was an electrical short in the same area due to damaged flexible cords. Observed on or about June 25, 2012.    2. Jobsite, 2760 Red Lion Road, Center Pack, Lane 52 - Employees were operating and/or conducting work from and around a conveyor belt where a flexible cable connected to a junction box had its terminal screw unattached after maintenance had been completed. Observed on or about June 25, 2012.