OSHA Inspection: WYATT RESOURCES INC.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Abate by

Nov 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the pipe fabrication shop, the hook used with the Black Bear 1-ton crane had not been inspected monthly, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Abate by

Nov 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:  a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the pipe fabrication shop, slings were not securely attached to loads lifted by the Black Bear 1-ton crane in that the hook was not equipped with a safety latch.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Abate by

Nov 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(x): 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(x):  Electrical apparatus were not inspected periodically for signs of pitting or any deterioration of controller contactors, limit switches and pushbutton stations:  a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the pipe fabrication shop, the pendant control pushbuttons used with the Black Bear 1-ton crane had not been inspected monthly, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Abate by

Nov 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(d): Pendant control stations were not kept clean, and/or their function labels were not kept legible:  a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the pipe fabircation shop, the pendant control used with the 1-ton Black Bear crane was not legible.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 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):    a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's pipe fabrication shop, the point of operation on the rivet punch press #2 was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.    b) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's pipe fabrication shop, the point of operation on the rivet punch press #3 was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.    c) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's steel fabrication shop, the point of operaiton on the Geka punch press was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.    d) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's steel fabrication shop, the point of operation on the Peddiworker punch press was not guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Abate by

Nov 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's pipe fabrication shop, the tongue guard of the bench grinder was adjusted more than one-fourth inch from the abrasive wheel periphery.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's steel fabrication shop, an extension cord powering a portable grinder lacked the ground prong.

Issued

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths:  a) On or about May 21, 2013, in the company's steel fabrication shop, employees were using an extension cord that was not continuous. The cord had been repaired and the insulation was removed.