OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST WIRE ROPE, INC.

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was observed on or about July 8, 2013, throughout the Production facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when working with Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. 3/4" PVC pipes containing approximately 145 psi compressed air that was not installed according to manufacturer's requirement.     b. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, throughout the Maintenance shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when working with JM Eagle 3/4" PVC pipes containing approximately 120 psi compressed air that were not installed according to manufacturer's requirements.     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

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     The employer does not develop, document and utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.     a. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a Reel-O-Matic, Model #SP-KTCD15, Serial #1-604-RS without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    b. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a ESCO Swage ID #3 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    c. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a ESCO Mark 150 Swage S/N 681 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    d. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a ESCO Mark 150 Swage S/N 877 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    e. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a ESCO Swage ID #4 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    f. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a ESCO Swage, Model #4689576-93 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    g. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a Roberts Tensile Tester, S/N 24566 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    h. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where the employees were exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when operating a Roberts Tensile Tester, S/N 2203 without written procedures to protect the employees from the release of potential electric and hydraulic energy sources.    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 procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy.

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):     The employer does not take powered industrial trucks out of service that are in need of repair, defective, or unsafe. This violation occurred on or about July 8, 2013, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Toyota forklift, ID# 08 without a working seatbelt.       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 powered industrial trucks in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe are taken out of service until restored to safe operating conditions.

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer does not ensure that the adjustable tongue guards do not exceed 1/4 inch. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, in the Mechanic shop area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Dayton 6 inch Bench Grinder, Model #4Z123F without the tongue guards installed and adjusted.     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 guards are installed and the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral at the top does not exceed 1/4 inch.

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)     The employer does not guard abrasive wheels on portable grinders.      a. This violation was observed on July 8, 2013, in the Maintenance Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Milwaukee 6 inch grinder, S/N D08AD without a guard over the abrasive wheel.      b. This violation was observed on July 8, 2013, in the Maintenance Shop where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while operating a Milwaukee 6 inch Cut-off grinder without a guard over the abrasive wheel.       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 abrasive wheel are used on portable grinders which are provided with safety guards meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910. 243(c)(1) through (c)(4).

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 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:    The employer does not install listed and labeled electrical equipment in accordance with instructions. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where employees were exposed to an electrical shock/fire hazard when operating a Roberts Tester control panel without two relocatable power taps (RPT) being installed correctly. The employer plugged one RPT with appliances into another RPT (daisy-chained) with appliances.     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 listed and labeled equipment are used or installed in accordance with instructions.

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    The employer does not keep the working space about electrical equipment free of stored items. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, in the SE corner of the Production area where employees were exposed to a tripping hazard when accessing equipment circuit breakers that were blocked with a shop fan and butane heater.      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 required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground is not used for storage.

Issued

2013-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   The employer does not ensure that flexible cords are provided with strain relief.   a. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where a pedestal fan was plugged into a 110 VAC outlet and the electrical cord male end did not have any strain relief.    b. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where a Reel-O-Matic, Model# SP-KTCD15, S/N 1-604-RS rope winder had an electrical cord entering a control box on the machine without any strain relief.   c. This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2013, in the Production area where a Reel-O-Matic, Model# SP-KTCD15, S/N 1-604-RS rope winder had an electrical cord entering a junction box on the wall without any strain relief.   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 flexible cords and cables are connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.