OSHA Inspection: J & L SHEET METAL COMPANY INC.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,867 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by hazards which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      a. This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013 in the Sheet Metal shop where employees were exposed to being struck-by loads lifted with a Yale Floored Mounted Crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.     b. This violation occurred on or about January 17, 2013 in the back of Sheet Metal shop where employees were exposed to being struck-by loads lifted with a Stewart 10 Ton Crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by-hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,867 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    The employer does not provide employees with written energy control procedures for conducting lockout/tagout activities.  This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in the shop area where employees were exposed to electrical, caught-between and struck-by hazards while performing service and/or maintenance on machines or equipment without written procedures.    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 the energy control program includes written energy control procedures and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,867 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    The employer does not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing for the eyes or body where employees are using corrosive chemicals.   This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in shop where employees were exposed to chemical burn hazards by using Muriatic Acid and Liquid Soldering Fluxes (corrosive) without an immediate emergency eyewash or body drenching facilities within the work area.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) 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 employees have access to facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,027 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).    The employer does not ensure that the power industrial trucks were withdrawn from service until restored to a safe operating condition.      a.	This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in the shop area, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazard when operating a forklift (Yellow, Mitsubishi, Model 84) with severely damaged tires, broken horn, missing seatbelt and fire extinguisher.     b.	 This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, behind the shop area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a forklift (Hyster, Serial # A017D001852R) with severely damaged missing tread tires, a disconnected horn and missing seatbelt and fire extinguisher.    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 forklifts are withdrawn from service until restored to a safe operating condition.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,447 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1):  Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used.    The employer does not ensure that damaged slings are not used.  This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in the shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using damaged slings (tears, snags and broken stitches) to lift 200 pound press brake dies.      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 damaged slings are removed from service and inspected prior to use to protect employees from struck- by  hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,867 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).    The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury.  This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in the Sheet metal area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when operating an HTC Press Brake (Hydro Tool, Blue #2) without a point of operation guard.    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 guards are installed on all machines to protect employees from the point of operation.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,867 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).    The employer does not guard the Ryman Abrasive Belt and Grinders whose operation exposes an employee to struck-by injuries.     a. This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013 in the shop area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Ryman Abrasive Belt Sander and Grinder (model AB1229) without a abrasive wheel and belt sander enclosure guards.    b. This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, behind the sheet metal shop, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Ryman Belt Sander and Grinder (No Serial Numbers found) without an abrasive wheel and belt sander enclosure guards.    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 guards are installed on all machines to protect employees from struck- by hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,191 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv):  Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.    The employer does not ensure that electrical devices and panels are readily accessible without being blocked by machinery and/or storage of equipment. This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, Tac Weld Area where employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards when Breaker Box E was blocked by a Miller Welding machine and other stored metal tool boxes and fabricated metal parts which disallowed access.   	  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) 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 employees have ready access to electrical devices to protect employees from electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.    The employer does not ensure electrical box with live wires are covered to guard against accidental contact. This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in Tac Welding area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when working near an electrical box with live wires without a covered enclosure.      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 electrical boxes and cabinets are covered with approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures to guard against accidental contact to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    The employer does not ensure that employees required to operate forklifts are trained and evaluated to ensure they can operate them safely. This violation occurred on or about January 17, 2013, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to operate forklifts to move material without being trained and evaluated to ensure they could do so safely.     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 they provide the employees training consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    The employer does not mark the over current device to indicate each breakers purpose.  This violation was observed on or about January 17, 2013, in the Tac weld area where employees were unable to identify the purpose of each circuit breaker.     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 the over current devices are marked appropriately to indicate each breakers purpose.