OSHA Inspection: FABCO, LLC

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the south side of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a Proserve brand 10 ton overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.   b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the north side of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a American brand 10 ton overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.    c. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the north side of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using an American brand 15 ton overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.    d. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the south side outside of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using an Proserve brand 10 ton overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 energizing, 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:  The employer has not established an energy control program for employees required to perform servicing and maintenance on machines and equipment to prevent employee injury.    This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to caught-in, struck-by, and electrical hazards while performing maintenance and servicing work on machinery without having an energy control program that included energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 they develop and implement an energy control program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:  The employer does not ensure that all overhead cranes used by employees are subjected to frequent inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the south side of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a Proserve brand 10 ton overhead crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.   b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the north side of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using an American brand 10 ton overhead crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.    c. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the north side of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using an American brand 15 ton overhead crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 material handling equipment used by employees is inspected and determined to be in safe condition before being put into service.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  The employer does not ensure that all overhead cranes used by employees are subjected to periodic inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury.    a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the south side of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a Proserve brand 10 ton overhead crane that had not had a complete periodic inspection in the past 12 months and safety deficiencies were present.      b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the north side of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using an American brand 10 ton overhead crane that had not had a complete periodic inspection in the past 12 months and safety deficiencies were present.    c. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the north side of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using an American brand 15 ton overhead crane that had not had a complete periodic inspection in the past 12 months and safety deficiencies were present.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 material handling equipment used by employees is inspected and determined to be in safe condition before being put into service.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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):  The employer does not guard the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.  a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to stuck-by hazards when operating a DoAll brand horizontal band saw without a point of operation guard.  b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when operating Alamo Ironworks Spiral Hooping machine without a point of operation guard.    c. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, outside on the south end of the Thread Shop where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when operating a Wysong brand sheer without a point of operation guard.   d. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, on the south end of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a blue alligator sheer without a point of operation guard.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 the point of operations on all machines are guarded.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  The employer does not ensure that live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more are guarded against accidental contact.  This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop on the Landis #4 threading machine, where employees were exposed to an electrical hazard from exposed live wiring used to power a solenoid without guarding against accidental contact.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 live parts of electric equipment  are guarded against accidental contact.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 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 without splice or tap:   The employer does not ensure that all flexible cords are used without splices to prevent employee injury.  This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop on the Landis #4 threading machine where employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working around a spliced extension cord powering a solenoid without ensuring the splice retained the insulation, outer sheath properties or usage characteristics of the cord.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 flexible cords are used and maintained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.305(g).

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:   The employer does not ensure the path to ground from all circuits is continuous to prevent employee injury.      a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the Landis #4 Threading machine that had its solenoid wired to an extension cord without a grounding wire.    b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the orange punch press, on the east wall, that had its solenoid wired to a flexible cord without connecting the grounding wire.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 systems, circuits, and equipment are grounded in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(1) through (g)(9).

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   The employer does not ensure all junction boxes are provided with covers to prevent employee injury.       a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the Landis #1 threading machine that had a junction box without a cover.     a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the orange punch press, on the east wall, that had a junction box without a cover.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 live electrical boxes are covered with approved covers or other forms of approved enclosures to guard against accidental contact to electrical conductors.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:  The employer does not ensure all conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets or fittings are protected from abrasion and that the openings in which they enter are effectively closed to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop on the Landis Threading machine #2 when employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working around a cutout box that had conductor wire entering the box without being protected from abrasion or effectively closing the opening where the conductor entered.  b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using the electrical disconnect for the big wall bender that had conductor wires entering the box without being protected from abrasion or effectively closing the opening where the conductor entered.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 conductors are protected from abrasion and openings in which they enter are effectively closed.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   The employer does not ensure all unused openings on control panels and disconnects are effectively closed to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop on the east wall where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while turning on and off the orange punch press at the disconnect without covers to close two unused openings.  b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop on the east wall where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the orange punch press without a closed opening on the control panel.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 unused openings on electrical boxes, cabinets and fittings are effectively closed.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  The employer does not ensure that portable fire extinguishers are readily accessible.  This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop on the north east wall where employees were working without a readily accessible fire extinguisher.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure portable fire extinguishers are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:   The employer does not ensure a minimum distance, as indicated in Table S-1 in this standard, for electrical devices and panels to allow working space in the direction of access.   a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop area, behind the orange punch press on the west wall, employees use a 480V disconnect panel to turn on and shut down the machine without the minimum three feet clearance around the disconnect.   b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in Thread Shop area, behind the rebar coating furnace on the west wall, employees use a 480V disconnect panel to turn on and shut down the machine without the minimum three feet clearance around the disconnect.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 working spaces around electrical devices are in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.303(g) Table S-1.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners:  The employer does not ensure fixed machinery is wired with permanent wiring.     a. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop on Landis brand threading machine #1 when employees used the machine without permanently wiring.      b. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop on Landis brand threading machine #4 when employees used the machine without permanently wiring.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 temporary wiring is only used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C).

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 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:  The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that describes how they comply with this standard regarding labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to handle hazardous chemicals before a written hazard communication program had been developed and implemented.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 written hazard communication program is developed, implemented, and maintained that includes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f-h).

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jun 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  The employer does not ensure that all chemicals in the workplace are labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and hazard warning of those chemicals. This violation occurred on or about May 24, 2013, in the Thread Shop where employees were using a lubricant stored in a gallon purified water container without a label or markings as to the chemicals identity or hazard warnings.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 chemical containers in the workplace are labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings of the chemicals therein.