OSHA Inspection: DESIGN DYNAMICS, INC.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 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) Facility, Rear: On or before June 17, 2013, two rear exit doors were chained in a closed position.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   (a) Facility, Rear: On or before June 17, 2013, two exit doors were blocked by sand bags and other materials.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:     (a)   Facility, Digital Printing: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock, arcing parts, and/or fire hazards in that a metal utility box was not mounted.     (b)   Facility, Miller Weldmaster Cable: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to tripping hazards in that a cable was lying along the floor.     (c)    Facility, Office Area: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock, arcing parts, and/or fire hazards in that a metal utility box was not mounted.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   (a) Facility, Digital Printing: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock, arcing parts, and/or fire hazards in that a cord was pulling away from a utility box.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 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):     (a) Facility, Electrical/Compressor Area: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock, arcing parts, and/or fire hazards in that a panel cover was not attached on a 120/208 volts AC three phase 225 amp electrical distribution panel.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 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) Facility, Electrical/Compressor Area: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock, arcing parts, and/or fire hazards in that a ground wire was not connected to the grounding termination block.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii): Cable was not secured to the cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure:   (a) Facility, Electrical/Compressor Area: On or before June 17, 2013, employees were exposed to arcing parts and/or fire hazards in that a cable was not connected to the cabinet with an approved cable connector.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    (a) Facility, Miller Weld Master 112 Extreme: On or before June 17, 2013, the employer did not properly install an electrical cable in that it was powered with a listed voltage of 208 volts AC single phase and was not routed appropriately.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Nov 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   (a) Facility, Digital Area: On or before June 17, 2013, the employer did not provide covers for the fluorescent light fixtures exposing electrical terminations.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Facility, Ink Mixing Area: On or before June 17, 2013, the employer used a flexible cord extended down through the ceiling to power a fluorescent light fixture.   (b) Facility, Office Area: On or before June 17, 2013, the employer used a flexible cord extended down through the ceiling to power office equipment.   (c) Facility, Digital Area: On or before June 17, 2013, the employer used a flexible cord extended along the floor to power a printer.

Issued

Oct 24, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  (a) Facility, Lavatories: On or before June 17, 2013, employees did not have hot or tepid water for use in the lavatories.