OSHA Inspection: BRANNON RECYCLING, L.L.C.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):      (a)  On or about 12/18/13 - Non-ferrous Shop, the guards on the pedestal mounted abrasive grinder were not installed.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      (a)  On or about 12/18/13 - Non-ferrous Shop, the work rest guards on the pedestal mounted abrasive grinder were not adjusted to at least one-eighth inch.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      (a)  On or about 12/18/13 - Non-ferrous Shop, the tongue guards on the pedestal mounted abrasive grinder were not adjusted to at least one-fourth inch.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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:      (a)  On or about 12/18/13 - Weld Shop, a shop-made extension cord used to power grinders and other portable tools was made out of parts designed for permanent installation.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:      (a) On or about 12/18/12 - Weld Shop, damaged extension cord(s) were spliced exposing conductors.    (b) On or about 12/18/12 - Non-ferrous Metal Shop, damaged extension cord(s) were spliced exposing conductors.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:      (a) On or about 12/18/12 - Can Machine, the protective conduit was broken on a transfer pump exposing the insulated wires.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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):      (a) On or about 12/18/12 - Outside the Weld Shop, the electrical panel for the weld shop building rated at 480 volts was missing the cover and dead front exposing live parts.    (b) On or about 12/18/12 - Storage Room in the Scale House Offices, the fuse box panel for the building rated at 220 volts was missing the cover and dead front exposing live parts.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      (a)  On or about 12/18/12 - Storage Room in the Scale House Offices, the fuse box panel for the building rated at 220 volts was blocked by boxes and material.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:      (a)  On or about 12/18/12 - Non-ferrous Room, an extension cord used to service the heater had the grounding prong missing.    (b)  On or about 12/18/12 - Non-ferrous Room, an extension cord used to service the bench grinder had the grounding prong missing.    (c)  On or about 12/18/12 - Weld Shop, an extension cord used to service hand grinders had the grounding prong missing.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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:      (a)  On or about 12/18/12 - Scale House, three 110-volt branch circuit receptacles were missing the faceplates.

Issued

Mar 6, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:      (a) On or about 12/18/12 - Weld Shop, a cover was missing on the 4 x 4 junction box.