OSHA Inspection: FOX TANK COMPANY

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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 the hazard of being struck by falling loads while lifting and transporting pieces of steel tanks.    On or about February 28, 2013, Crosby hooks attached to cranes used to lift and move steel tank pieces around the facility had missing or damaged safety latches, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by falling loads.    a:  The hook attached to the crane on the north east side of the facility had a missing latch.    b:  The hook attached to the crane along the west wall of the facility was missing a latch.    c:  The hook attached to the crane along the south east side of the facility had a damaged latch.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 hooks in use have working safety latches.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(4): An adequate supply of suitable portable fire extinguishers was not installed near all spraying areas:   On or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguishers were installed near the spray area, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 fire extinguishers are installed near the spray area.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color backgrounds were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and the paint storage rooms:   On or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the spray area was equipped with "No Smoking" signs, exposing employees to burn hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 spray booth is equipped No Smoking signs.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(f)(1): Sprinkler heads were not located so as to provide water distribution throughout the entire booth:   On or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the spray booth had fire sprinklers installed, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 spray booth is equipped sprinkler heads.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):  On or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the wiring in the spray booth was appropriately sealed in rigid conduit, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.   a:  Nonmetallic sheathed cable not in conduit powered an electrical panel along the west wall of the spray area.    b:  Nonmetallic sheathed cable not in conduit exited the breaker panel in the spray area to power a snap switch along the west wall.    c:  Wiring to the lamp along the south wall of the spray area was not in conduit.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 wiring in the spray area is approved for the hazardous location.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): All spraying areas were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered.  On or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the spray area was equipped with mechanical ventilation, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 spray area is equipped with mechanical ventilation.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame or spark producing equipment was present in the spraying area or within 20 feet thereof and not separated by a partition:   On or about February 28, 2013, the employer did not ensure that no spark producing equipment was in or within 20 feet of the spray area, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.    a:  A snap switch was located on the west wall of the spray area.    b:  A halogen lamp was located on the south wall of the spray area.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure flame or spark producing equipment are not in or within 20 feet of the spray area.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  On or about February 28, 2013, the employer required the use of tight fitting respirators but had not developed and implemented a respiratory protection program.  Employees welding and spray painting steel tanks were exposed to an inhalation hazard.      Elements of a required respiratory program include, but are not limited to, medical evaluations for employees required to use respirators, fit testing for tight fitting respirators, training in use and care of respirator, and a change-out schedule for respirator cartridges.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 a respiratory protection program is developed, implemented, and maintained for all employees required to use a tight fitting respirator.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1): Atmospheric contamination was not prevented through the use of engineering controls, such as, but not limited to enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation, or substitution of less toxic materials:   On or about February 28, 2013, effective engineering controls were not used during welding, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.    The measured exposure to iron oxide fumes was 1.4 times the allowable ceiling limit of 10 mg/m3.  Although the welder was wearing a half face tight fitting respirator, engineering controls are the preferred method of hazard abatement.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 effective engineering controls are used to prevent atmospheric contamination.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to an airborne concentration of iron oxide fumes  listed in Table Z-1 in excess of the ceiling concentration of 10 mg/m3.    On or about February 28, 2013, effective engineering controls were not used during welding, exposing employees to respiratory hazards.    The measured exposure to iron oxide fumes was 1.4 times the allowable ceiling limit of 10 mg/m3.  Although the welder was wearing a half face tight fitting respirator, engineering controls are the preferred method of hazard abatement.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 effective engineering controls are used to prevent atmospheric contamination.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  On or about February 28, 2013, approximately three portable angle grinders were used without guarding throughout the shop exposing employees the hazards of being caught in the spinning wheel or struck by debris of an exploding wheel.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 grinders are used with their guards in place.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 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:  On or about February 28, 2013, equipment in the facility and spray booth was not used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling, exposing employees to electrical hazards.     a:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit looped over metal beams along the west wall of the facility powers a 110 volt junction box in the southwest corner.      b:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit under the platform on the south side of the facility powered three 110 volt receptacle boxes, which in turn, powered a variety of power tools and a surge protector.      c:  A surge protector for home use on the south end of the shop was used to power an 8 inch ventilator, portable saw, and a radio.      d:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit exited a 110 volt junction box in the northeast corner of the facility, ran along the east wall and terminated in a junction box near the southeast corner of the building to power a receptacle box.      e:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit along the west wall of the spray booth powers a 110 volt breaker panel, and light switch, then runs up the wall, and along the south wall to  two junction boxes and a lamp.    f:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit exited 240 volt Crane Disconnect Appl#007 near the southwest side of the facility.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 electrical equipment and wiring is used as listed and labeled.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemcial action or overheating:  On or about February 28, 2013, the flexible cords in the facility had damage to the insulation that affected the safety of the cords, exposing employees to electric shock and arc/fire hazards.    a:  An extension cord powering an 110 volt angle grinder along the west wall of the facility had exposed copper wiring with damage to internal insulation.    b:  A green extension cord used for small power tools at the south side of the facility was missing part of the outer sheathing of the insulation.    c:  The cord of an 8-inch Chicago ventilator had burned areas that exposed internal copper wiring.    d:  The cord of an 8-inch Chicago ventilator located on the west side of the facility had burned areas that exposed internal copper wiring.    e:  A red and black extension cord located in the south part of the facility used to power 110 volt portable tools was missing a section of the outer sheathing exposing the internal insulated wiring.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating are repaired or replaced.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:   On or about February 28, 2013, conductors entering boxes were not protected from abrasion, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.       a:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit looped over metal beams along the west wall of the facility powers a 110 volt junction box in the southwest corner.  The cable was not protected from abrasion where it entered the box, exposing the internal insulation of the cable.       b:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit under the platform on the south side of the facility powered three 110 volt receptacle boxes, which in turn, powered a variety of power tools and a surge protector.  The cable was not protected from abrasion where it entered the box.     c:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit exited a 110 volt junction box in the northeast corner of the facility, ran along the east wall and terminated in a junction box near the southeast corner of the building to power a receptacle box.  The cable was not protected from abrasion where it entered the boxes.     d:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit along the west wall of the spray booth powers a 110 volt breaker panel, and light switch, then runs up the wall, and along the south wall to  two junction boxes and a lamp.  The cable was not protected from abrasion where it entered the breaker box.     e:  Non-metallic sheathed cable not in conduit exited 240 volt Crane Disconnect Appl#007 near the southwest side of the facility.   The cable was not protected from abrasion where it exited the panel.     f:  The wiring that entered the bottom of the 110 volt drill press control panel in the southeast corner of the facility was not protected from abrasion.       g:  The wiring that entered the 110 volt 8 inch Chicago ventilator is not protected from abrasion and had exposed wiring on its cord.       h:  Wiring that entered a 110 volt receptacle box along the east wall of the facility was not protected from abrasion.       i:  The wiring that entered the 240 volt breaker switch for the roller along the east wall was not protected from abrasion.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 wiring entering and exiting boxes is protected from abrasion.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about February 28, 2013, unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings throughout the facility were not effective closed, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.       a:  The 110 volt breaker panel along the west wall had openings that were not covered.     b:  A 110 volt receptacle box on a column in the northwest side of the facility was missing a knockout and had an open cover.     c:  A 110 volt receptacle box along the west wall of the facility had open space around where flexible metal conduit entered the box.       d:  The breaker panel box in the spray booth had an open, broken front panel.       e:  The switch box that controlled the 240 volt roller was missing its faceplate and had a gap where the flexible metal conduit entered the box.     f:  The junction box on the same column as the Crane Disconnect Appl# 007, was missing a knockout.     g:  The junction box near the southeast corner of the facility had a gap where the flexible metal conduit entered the box.     h:  The 240 volt breaker switch affixed to the Conex storage unit near the spray booth was missing two knockouts on the top of the box.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 unused openings are closed.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about February 28, 2013, a receptacle box along the east wall of the facility was missing its faceplate, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings are equipped with the appropriate covers and are installed so that there are no gaps or openings.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:   On or about February 28, 2013, a snap switch along the east wall of the facility was missing its face plate, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 proper switch faceplates are installed throughout the facility.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose:   On or about February 28, 2013, the canopy for the 110 volt breaker panel board in the spray booth was broken with the face plate falling away from the canopy, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 panelboards are mounted in enclosures equipped with dead-front covers.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 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:   Flexible cords in the facility were affixed to the building and used as permanent wiring.     a:  An extension cord located in the northwest corner of the facility was used as permanent wiring to power an angle grinder.     b:  An extension cord located near the northwest corner of the facility was used to permanently power a gas heater for a welding tank.     c:  An extension cord powering the 110 volt plasma Go-Fer III near the west wall of the facility was used as permanent wiring.     d:  An extension cord powering an 110 volt 8 Chicago ventilator along the west wall of the facility was used as permanent wiring.     e:  An extension cord used to power various 110 volt tools on the south side of the facility was used as permanent wiring.     f:  Extension cords powering 110 volt spray painting equipment in the Conex shipping container were used as permanent wiring.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   On or about February 28, 2013, flexible cords were run through the wall of the Conex shipping container near the spray booth, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 flexible cable does not pass through walls, ceilings, or floors.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:   On or about February 28, 2013, flexible cords in the facility and Conex Shipping Container were affixed to the building and used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.         a:  An extension cord powering the 110 volt plasma Go-Fer III near the west wall of the facility was affixed to the structure and used as permanent wiring.     b:  An extension cord used to power various 110 volt tools on the south side of the facility was affixed to the structure and used as permanent wiring.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 flexible cords are not affixed to building surfaces and used as permanent wiring.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about February 28, 2013, the flexible cords in the facility show signs of strain relief issues.  Employees were exposed to an electric shock hazard.     a:  An extension cord powering the Plasma Go-Fer along the west wall had exposed wiring where the cord met the plug.     b:  The cord powering the 8 Chicago had exposed wiring where the cord met the fan.  The cord had burns through the insulation exposing copper wiring.     c:  An extension cord connected to a receptacle box on a pillar near the northwest corner of the facility that powered 110 volt portable tools had exposed wiring where the cord met the plug.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 flexible cords are provided with strain relief.