OSHA Inspection: E.J. CARRIER, INC.

Issued

Jan 23, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):    Protection from arc welding rays. Where the work permits, the welder should be enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate goggles.    Garage - An employee was welding trailer bumpers without using a welding screen to protect other employees from welding flash eye injuries.

Issued

Jan 23, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.      Storage Building - Truck tires were stored in front of the electrical breaker panel.

Issued

Jan 23, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs and tags. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags shall be used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them, as required by 1910.145.    Storage Building - The employer did not ensure that a electrical hazard sign was placed on the cover of the electrical breaker panel.

Issued

Jan 23, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."      Office Basement Conference Room - The employer did not ensure that an exit sign was located at the basement stairs to the first floor.