OSHA Inspection: ALUMA-WELD, INC. DBA XPRESS BOATS

Issued

2013-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $4158.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):     The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.     On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto, at the Back Track Trailer Division, the employer did not ensure the workroom floor was maintained in a dry condition. Employees performing work-related activities such as but not limited to tig and mig welding and operating a punch press and bandsaw were allowed to work in approximately 2-3 inches of water arising from roof leaks and exit and overhead door gaps at floor level. This created a condition which exposed employees to slip and fall, electrical shock and/or burn and electrocution hazards.

Issued

2013-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4950.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.     On or about March 6, 2013, at the Back Track Trailer Division, the employer did not ensure the exit route was free and unobstructed. A mobile rack and metal shopping carts with boat parts and other supplies were located within the exit route blocking the path to the exit door. This condition created delay in exiting the building in an emergency, and  trip and fall hazards in a fire.

Issued

2013-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1782.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4):     Safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) must be in proper working order at all times.     On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto, at the Back Track Trailer Division, the employer did not ensure that safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency were in proper working condition at all times.     Instance a:   At the east exterior wall, the exit lighting sign did not illuminate in order to direct employees to where the exit route is located. This condition creates delay in exiting the building in an emergency, and  trip and fall hazards in a fire.     Instance b:  At the east exterior wall, the exit door is missing  its door knob and was barely hinged by a small sliding door latch. This condition creates delay in exiting the building in an emergency.

Issued

2013-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $2376.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii):     If used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(C), (g)(1)(ii)(G), or (g)(1)(ii)(I) of this section, the flexible cord shall be equipped with an attachment plug and shall be energized from an approved receptacle outlet.    On or about March 6, 2013, at the Back Track Trailer Division, the employer allowed the use of a temporary flexible cord to be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the structure. Employees were using a surge protector extension cord to power a radio/cd player.   This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and/or burn and fire hazards.