ALLIANCE, OH —
OSHA Inspection: VOLCANIC HEATER, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VOLCANIC HEATER, INC. in 201 HARTZELL STREET, ALLIANCE, OH 44601 (NAICS 333414). OSHA activity number 337669436.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VOLCANIC HEATER, INC.
- Site address
- 201 HARTZELL STREET
- City
- ALLIANCE
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44601
- Mailing
- 12260 N. ROCKHILL AVE., ALLIANCE, OH 44601
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333414
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.25 D01 X
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x): Portable wood ladder(s) were not inspected frequently and those which have developed defects shall be withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use.": A 4 foot portable wood ladder had a step and leg broken, and was not taken out of service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.179 B05
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 11, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane: The overhead gantry cranes in the facility were not marked on each side of the crane as to the maximum lifting capabilities of the crane.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.179 J02
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 11, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): An inspection program for cranes in regular use, with an inspection frequency of daily to monthly intervals, was not established: On or before 12/4/12, the employer did not have a daily to monthly inspection program in place for their overhead gantry cranes at the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 11, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: The employer had not had an annual crane inspection done for their cranes in the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 11, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer: Alloy steel chains used at the facility to lift heaters and side tanks had not been inspected in more than 12 months.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.184 I09 III
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service: Synthetic web slings which had tears and punctures, was not immediately removed from service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): 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): Facility: There were live 240V wires hanging out of conduit approximately 3 feet from floor level.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.305 B02
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: The faceplate was missing for the front lights, exposing live electrical wires.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,800 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: There was no strain relief provided for the portable lamp.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.305 J01 I
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact: A portable lamp that employees used to see for blasting operations, did not have guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 337669436.
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