OSHA Inspection: ACE MACHINE, FABRICATION, AND CONSTRUCTION , LLC

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $1,078 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    On or about July 10, 2013, in the mechanic shop, the employer allowed employees to use a pendant control box for a AP & H, 15 ton gantry crane that was not clearly marked.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $655 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    On or about July 10, 2013, in the milling department, the employer allowed employees to use damaged slings with the gantry crane in order to move material to the milling machines.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $980 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about July 10, 2013, in the machine bay, the employer allowed employees to use lathes without a chuck guard.     1) A Kingston - HK 3000    2) A Yamazaki Machinery Works, Mazak - 2490

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $770 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(B): Temporary wiring was used for a period exceeding 90 days.    On or about July 10, 2013, the employer allowed employees to use extension cords as permanent wiring     a) The extension cord ran from the outlet to a small work light that was attached to a Wilton Twenty milling machine.    b) A red extension cord that had damage to the outer casing ran from an outlet to an outlet extender where  a radio and another extension cord were plugged into the outlet extender; the second extension cord was used as permanent wiring it was attached the workbench with zip ties. The extension cord was damaged due to over current.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,540 · Current $308 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    On or about July 10, 2013, in the front of the warehouse, the employer failed to ensure that the individual breakers in the two panel boxes were labeled.      The employer Ace Machine Fabrication & Construction, LLC, formally known as Ace Machine & Fabrication, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(f), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314772203, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 14, 2011, with respect to a wrokplace located at 2706 W. Admiral Doyal Drive, New Iberia, LA

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about July 10, 2013 the employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were mounter or identified.   a) Outside of the administrative office door in the warehouse there was a fire extinguisher, Serial # 840101 that was mounted but not labeled.  b) Outside of the administrative office door there was a fire extinguisher, Serial # 568991 that was not mounted or labeled.  c)At the front exit door in the warehouse there was a fire extinguisher, Serial # 282307 that was not labeled or mounted.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about July 10, 2013, in the Milling Department the employer allowed employees to use extension cords without first visually inspecting them for damage.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  On or about July 10, 2013, at 2706 W. Admiral Doyal Drive, New Iberia, LA, the employer failed to ensure that a list of chemicals for such chemicals as, but not limited to Go Jo skin cleanser, Mobile motor oil 10W- 40, and Chevron Rando HD ISO 68, was included in the hazarad communication program.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  On or about July 10, 2013,  in the Milling Department, the employer allowed employees to transfer Balmar lubricant into spray bottles without being marked with identifing labels.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Abate by

Dec 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  On or about July 10, 2013, at Ace Machine Fabricators & Construction, LLC,  the empolyer failed to provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) to employee(s) that were transfer or use hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Chevron Rando HD ISO 68.