OSHA Inspection: KELLER CUSTOM SIGNS

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 14 feet.    On or about 12/27/2012, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 14 feet while standing on the forks of a forklift to unscrew and screw metal siding on the building.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment:    On or about 12/27/2012, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when acetylene and oxygen cylinders were stored within inches of each other in the maintenance cage.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about 12/27/2012, employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when a temporary (extension) cord was used in place of a permanent wire for the deep freeze unit.