OSHA Inspection: WROUGHT IRON CREATIONS, INC.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:       The employer does not ensure that employees are medically evaluated before being required to were respirators in the workplace. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the spray painting area were exposed to respiration hazards while wearing 3m half-face tight fitting respirators without having been medically evaluated.       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 employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated before being fit tested or wearing them in the workplace.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    The employer does not ensure that all angle grinders are equipped with guards. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, outside of the Fabrication Shop when an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while using a Makita 7 inch angle grinder without a 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 portable powered tools are equipped with the required guards.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3): Apparatus such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, and manifolds used in an oxygen-fuel gas system had not been approved:    The employer does not ensure that only approved regulators are used. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, in the fabrication area when an employee was exposed to fire hazards while using a broken oxygen and acetylene regulator.       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 only approved equipment is used during oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    The employer does not ensure that all pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings are provided with covers. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, in the fabrication area, where employees were exposed to electrical hazards from exposed live wiring in an electrical receptacle 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 parts of electric equipment  are guarded against accidental contact.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working around breaker boxes that had conductor wires entering the boxes without being protected from abrasion or effectively closing the opening where the conductor wires 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

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    The employer does not ensure all damaged cord and plug connected equipment are removed from service when damaged and not used by employees until repaired. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, outside of the fabrication area where an employee was exposed to electrical and struck-by hazards while using a Makita angle grinder with a damaged electrical cord.      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 portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) that are found to be defective or damaged are removed from service and not used until necessary repairs have been completed.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    The employer has not established and implemented a written respiratory program when employees are required to wear respiratory protection. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility when employees were required to wear respirators while priming and painting fence components without having an established written respiratory protection program.       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 establish and implement a written respiratory protection program that includes the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i-ix).

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(i): Lavatory(s) were not made available:  The employer does not ensure that employees are provided with hand washing lavatories. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, when employees throughout the facility were performing daily activities without having access to hand washing facilities after using toilet rooms and before eating.     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 employees are provided with access to hand washing facilities.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 ensure that all listed and labeled electrical equipment is used in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. This violation occurred on or about July 10, 2013, throughout the facility where nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Romex wire) transporting power throughout the building was not installed in accordance with listing instructions.         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 electrical equipment is listed or labeled for its intended use and used and installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is required to be protected from physical damage.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 July 10, 2013, 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).