HOLLIS, NH ·
OSHA Inspection: VALLEY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VALLEY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC. in 261 PROCTOR HILL RD., HOLLIS, NH 03049 (NAICS 332322). OSHA activity number 339223919.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VALLEY WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.
- Site address
- 261 PROCTOR HILL RD.
- City
- HOLLIS
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03049
- Mailing
- 261 PROCTOR HILL RD., HOLLIS, NH 03049
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332322
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: a. Site - On or about July 12, 2013, the employer failed to ensure that each employee assigned to operate the Yale (model # GLP050TFNUAE086 S/N N857407) forklift were retrained within every three years.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.179 J02
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections: a. Site - On or about July 12, 2013, the employer failed to ensure daily inspections of the overhead (model# PJM10A S/N 42132) 10 ton Crane prior to use.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.179 J01 II B
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(b): Complete inspections of the crane was not performed at intervals of 1 to 12 months for detecting cracked or deformed members, wornor distorted parts, ie; pins bearing and shafts as well as exessive wear on brakes. a. Site - On or about July 12, 2013, the employer failed to ensure annual inspections on the overhead (model# PJM10A S/N 42132) 10 ton Crane prior to allowing its continuous use.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.215 B03
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 3, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3): Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane: a. Site - On or about July 12, 2013, the Dayton (model # 4Z672B) bench grinder's spindle end, nut and flange were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation procedures.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1000
- · Z (S) $2000
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Aug 27, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a. Site - On or about July 12, 2013, the electrical panels in the welding department were not maintained to ensure easy access during emergencies or maintenance procedures.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339223919.
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