OSHA Inspection: LPI TECHNICAL SERVICES

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.)    a.) Machine Shop: On or about 10/04/12, the Buffalo 8" bench grinder serial #68943, MDL #B-8CB (G) was not provided with a tongue guard above the abrasive wheel during grinding operations.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be 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.) Fabrication Shop: On or about 10/04/12, a full oxygen cylinder and two full acetylene cylinders were stored in a designated cylinder storage area within 12' of each other without a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $2295.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A):     All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.  Note 1 to paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A) of this section: A cord connector on an extension cord set is considered to be a receptacle outlet if the cord set is used for temporary electric power.  Note 2 to paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A) of this section: Cord sets and devices incorporating the required ground-fault circuit-interrupter that are connected to the receptacle closest to the source of power are acceptable forms of protection.    a.) Weld Shop: On or about 10/04/12, the receptacle outlets built into 5 Miller Syncrowave 350 LX welding units were being used with extension cords to supply power to portable tools and equipment that were not GFCI protected.