OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST ORNAMENTAL WELDING, INC.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects:    a. On or about July 10, 2013, in the shop, the employee using a hand held grinder did not wear side shields while sanding a piece of aluminum frame, exposing himself to flying objects.     Abatement Certification and Documentation are required

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a. On or about July 10, 2013, in the shop, the compressed air used for cleaning was set above 110 p.s.i.     Abatement Certification and Documentation are required

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 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):    a. On or about July 10, 2013, in the shop, a Dewalt hand held grinder did not have the guard, exposing the employee to flying objects.    Abatement Certification and Documentation are required

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:     a. On or about July 10, 2013, in the shop, oxygen, acetylene and propylene cylinders were stored together, exposing employees to a fire hazard.    Abatement Certification and Documentation are required

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a. On or about July 10, 2013, in the shop, two doors were welded shut but were not marked as "Not an Exit", exposing employees to fire hazards.  Abatement Certification and Documentation are required