OSHA Inspection: EDWARDS ORNAMENTAL IRON, INC.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(4)(ii): Vents did not discharge vapors outside the buildings:    a. On or about July 18, 2013, at the storage area, the kerosene storage tank idid not have the vent piping discharging to the outside of the building, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(4)(iv)(c): Flammable or combustible liquid tank(s) located inside of buildings did not have automatic-closing heat-actuated valves on each withdrawal connection below the liquid level to prevent continued flow in the event of fire in in the vicinity of the tank:  a. On or about July 18, 2013, at the storage area, the kerosene storage tank did not have an automatic-closing heat-actuated valve in the outlet line, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(4)(iv)(h): Tanks inside buildings were not equipped with a device, or other means were not provided , to prevent overflow into the building:  a.  On or about July 18, 2013, at the storage area, the kerosene storage tank was not equipped with a second containment or other means to prevent overflow inside the building, exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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 18, 2013, in the manufacturing shop, the air pressure of the pneumatic air gun used by employees to clean up the work areas measured more than 100 p.s.i., exposing employees to bodily injuries.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a.  On or about July 15, 2013, at the storage area, the kerosene tank was not properly labeled, tagged or marked with at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a.  On or about July 18, 2013, in the manufacturing shop, employees using chemical products such as, but not limited to, xylene, kerosene, paint, cleaning solvents, oils and removers, had not been informed and trained in the physical and health hazards associated with the chemicals.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Abate by

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  a.  On or about July 18, 2013, in the manufacturing shop, the employer did not have in place a certification program that consisted in training and evaluation for each operator authorized to drive power industrial trucks.

Issued

Nov 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a.  On or about July 18, 2013, in the manufacturing shop, the extension cord used for the tool sharpener-drill had the strain relief broken at the plug.