OSHA Inspection: BERMAN BROTHERS, INC.

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1785.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    a. On or about March 19, 2013, in the Shear room, the steps on the side of the shear did not have a handrail, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(f):  All ladders were not maintained in a safe condition:    a.  On or about March 19, 2013, the fixed industrial metal ladder leading to the roof had a bent rung and side rails, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2215.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B): Lockout and tagout devices were not standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: color; shape; or size:    a. On or about March 19, 2013, all locks used by the employer were not standardized by color, shape or size.    Abatement Certification and Documentation are required

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a. On or about March 19, 2013, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the engery control program.

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a. On or about March 19, 2013, the electrical panel in the shear room had missing blanks and knockouts, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:    a. On or about March 19, 2013, in the HRB area, a section of the rotating conveyor was not guarded, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2013-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a. On or about March 19, 2013, in the shop area, the drill press was not anchored to prevent walking or moving.