OSHA Inspection: WORLDWIDE OILFIELD MACHINE, B O P DIVISION, INC.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

19 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    The employer does not keep passageways and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the welding area where employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards when manufacturing metal products without the walkways and floor areas being maintained in a clean or orderly condition.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms are kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 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:    The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury.     a) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the shop area where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Bullard Chuckmaster 64" vertical turret lathe without a guard.    b) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the shop area where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Bullard vertical turret lathe ID #710 without a guard.    c) This violation was occurred on or about October 24, 2012, in the shop area where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a LeBlond horizontal turret lathe ID #630 without a guard.    d) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the shop area where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Bridgeport mill without a guard.    e) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the welding area where an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a band saw without a guard over the unused sections of the blade.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines that present hazards to the operator and employees in the facility are guarded.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.    The employer does not securely anchor machinery to prevent walking or movement. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the NW corner of the shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Jet 8" bench grinder without the machine being securely anchored.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that machinery designed for fixed locations are securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    The employer does not guard pulleys. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the SE area of the shop where two employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating a band saw without a cover over the pulley.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that covers are installed over rotating pulleys.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    The employer does not guard rotating belts. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the east area of the shop where two employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating a band saw without a cover over the rotating belt.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that covers are installed over rotating belts.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer does not use listed and labeled equipment accordantly. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the welding area where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when using a 220 volt electrical cord with a handy box connection for the plug end.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that listed and labeled equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    The employer does not protect employees from accidental contact to live electrical parts. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when manufacturing metal products around electrical boxes without plugs, covers or other protected devices installed.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more are guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):  Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    The employer does not protect electrical cords from sharp corners. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the SW area of the shop where employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when an electrical cord was routed through a cutout in a metal tin wall without the cord being protected from sharp edges.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords and cables are protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $25000.00 · Current $12500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    The employer does not adjust work rests on grinding machinery to a maximum opening of one eight inch. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the NW corner of the shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Jet bench grinder without the work rest being properly adjusted. The work rest opening was one inch on the left and the right work rest was not installed.    WORLDWIDE OILFIELD MACHINE, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310267398 CITATION 1 ITEM 13(a) AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 11, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 11809 CANEMONT, HOUSTON, TX, 77035.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that work rests on grinding machinery are adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    The employer does not adjust tongue guards on grinding machinery to a maximum opening of one fourth inch. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the NW corner of the shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Jet bench grinder without the tongue guard being properly adjusted. The openings on both guards were approximately ? to ? inches.    WORLDWIDE OILFIELD MACHINE, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310267398 CITATION 1 ITEM 13(b) AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 11, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 11809 CANEMONT, HOUSTON, TX, 77035.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that tongue guards on grinding machinery are adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one fourth inch.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    The employer does not ensure electrical cords are continuous in length without splices. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the SW corner of the shop where employees used a fan with an electrical cord that had been repaired with wire nuts and electrical tape.     WORLDWIDE OILFIELD MACHINE, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310267398 CITATION 1 ITEM 17(a) AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 11, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 11809 CANEMONT, HOUSTON, TX, 77035.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are used only in continuous lengths without a splice or tap.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $200.00 · Current $100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    The employer does not ensure electrical cords are provided with strain relief.     a) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the welding area where employees operated a band saw with an electrical cord mounted on the rear without a device that provided strain relief. No energized conduit was visible.    b) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, in the receiving area where employees used an electrical  cord without a device that provided strain relief. No energized conduit was visible.    WORLDWIDE OILFIELD MACHINE, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310267398 CITATION 1 ITEM 17(b) AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JULY 11, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 11809 CANEMONT, HOUSTON, TX, 77035.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

Issued

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    The employer does not provide sufficient access and working space around electrical equipment. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2012, on the south wall of the welding area where employees were allowed to work in an area where access to electrical panels did not have sufficient space in the path.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that sufficient access and working space is provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.