OSHA Inspection: PIPING TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a)  At the worksite, on June 17, 2013, propylene fuel gas cylinders were stored unsecured at the south side of the yard.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    a)  At the workiste, on June 17, 2013, a six foot sling used to lift parts and materials had cuts, nicks, and tears throughout.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6600.00 · Current $3300.00 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)  At the worksite, on June 15, 2013, the wiring from the poratable lamp was pulling away from the terminal ends, exposing employees to electrical shock.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $38500.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:    a)  At the worksite, on June 17, 2013, the energy control procedures for the 140 ton Piranha punch press (model number SEP-140, equipment ID 008), did not have an annual review for approximately 1.5 years.    b)  At the worksite, on June 17, 2013, the energy control 120 ton Piranha punch press (model number SEP-120, equipment ID 009), did not have an annual review for approximately 1.5 years.    c)  At the worksite, on June 17, 2013, the energy control procedures for W.F. Wells & Sons horizontal band saw (unkown model number, equipment ID 024) did not have an annual reviews for approximately 1.5 years.        Piping Technologies and Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312928344, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3701 Holmes Road, Houston, Texas 77051.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $38500.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:       a)  At the worksite, on June 17, 2013, and at times prior to, employees who locked-out the 140 ton (model number SEP-140, equipment ID 008) and 120 ton (model number SEP-120, equipment ID009) punch presses and a horizontal band saw (W.F. Wells and Sons, equipment ID 024)  did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.       Piping Technologies and Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312928344, citation number 1, item number 3(a) and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3701 Holmes Road, Houston, Texas 55051.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $38500.00 · Current $40000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from struck-by hazards:    a)  Inside the Cut Shop, on June 15, 2013, the 140 ton Piranha punch press (model number SEP-140, equipment ID 008) was not adequately guarded to prevent flying chips from striking employees.    b)  Inside the Cut Shop, on June 17, 2013, the 120 ton Piranha punch press (model number SEP-120, equipment ID 009) was not adequately guarded to prevent flying chips from strking employees.       Piping Technologies and Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312928344, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3701 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77051.

Issued

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $0.00 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)  At the worksite, on June 17, 2013, the blade for the W.F. Wells & Sons horizontal bandsaw (unknown model number, equipment ID 24) outside the cutshop was not provided with a guard.  This condition exposed employees to lacerations and amputations.    Piping Technologies and Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312928344, citation number 2, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3701 Holmes Road, Houston, Texas 77051.