OSHA Inspection: PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, in the machine maintenance area a door that was marked as an exit had security bars and was locked.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment were kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed.    a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to slip and trip hazards associated with accumulation of excess waste such as but not limited to: cardboard boxes, scrap metal, equipment parts, electrical cords, empty paint containers, oily rags and metal shavings.      NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Oct 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:      a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not implement a Lock out/Tag out program for maintenance performed on the machines at the facility.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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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:      a. On or about 4/9/2013, on or about the above addressed jobsite, in the painting and dipping area, an eyewash station was not accessible for immediate use for employees who are using products that contain hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Xylene, Ethybenzene, and Aliphatic and Aromatic Hydrocarbons.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Instances:    a) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating a Pexto mechanical shear, serial number 62620, which was not guarded at point of operation.     b) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to an amputation hazards while operating an Excelsior metal rod bending machine, serial number 5932D, which was not guarded.    c) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a caught in hazard while operating an Alvarez roll forming machine, serial number 150911299, which was not guarded.    d) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a caught in hazard while operating an Acer metal cutting lathe, which was not guarded.    e) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to caught in hazard while operating a Jet drill press, serial number 7050809, which was not guarded.    f) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to caught in hazard while operating a Burgmaster Houdaille bench drill, serial number 6968, which was not guarded.    g) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to caught in hazard while operating a Wilton 20' VSG drill press, serial number 153972, which was not guarded.    h) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to caught in hazard while operating a MSC Industrial drill press, serial number 697, which was not guarded.    i) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while operating a Verson Allsteel press, serial number 19929207845, which was not guarded.        NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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 April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to struck by hazards while using a Delta drill press (SN: 7050809) that was not anchored to the floor.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): Pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals:      a. On or about April  9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to amputation hazard while using Verson Allsteel press (SN: 19929207845), that had a broken guard on the foot pedal.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s):      a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when using portable grinders without safety guards.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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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:    Instances:    a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, in the Mig welding area, an employees was exposed to electrocution hazards while coming in contact with exposed live electrical wires from a fan switch that was not installed for its intended use.    b. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, in the maintenace department, employees were exposed to electrocution hazards while coming in contact with explosed live electrical wires from a fan switch that was not installed for its intended use.    c. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, in the machine maintenance area, employees were exsposed to electrical shock when plugging equipment in to a metal junction box that was not mounted, secured and installed for its intended use.     d. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, in the painting/dipping area, employees were exsposed to electrical shock when plugging equipment in to a metal junction box that was not mounted, secured and installed for its intended use.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.      a) On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards while using flexible cords that had damaged outer insulation and not taken out of use.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards while accessing switches that are missing cover plates.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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:      a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards in the shutter cutting area, where flexible cords were being used as permanent wiring.    b. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards in the mig wellding area, where flexible cords were being used as permanent wiring.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:      a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards from coming in close proximity to spliced electrical cords.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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:      a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to shock and/or electrocution hazards while using cords that had damaged outer insulation that did not have strain relief to the plug.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): 29 CFR �1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th.     a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, it was determined that the employer had not posted the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for calendar year 2012 as required by the Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures Manual.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Oct 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not evaluate the powered industrial truck operator's performance within 3 years. The last forklift training was conducted in January 2004.

Issued

Aug 28, 2013

Abate by

Sep 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a. On or about April 9, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not implemented a Hazard Communication Program for the chemicals used in the workplace.