OSHA Inspection: TUBULAR SOLUTIONS

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.   The employer does not guard all the rotating parts of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.  This violation occurred on or about August 13, 2013, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Mori-Seiki SL-603 machine without interlocking door guards.     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 machines that have exposed rotating parts are guarded.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  The employer does not guard all sprocket wheels and chains that are located 7 feet or less above floors and expose employees to injury. This violation was observed on or about August 13, 2013, in the Heat treatment area of the facility where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while working near cooling beds that had sprocket wheels and chains without guarding.      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 sprocket wheels and chains are guarded to prevent employee injury.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  The employer does not ensure that flexible cords and cables were not being used by employees as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.  This violation occurred on or about August 13, 2013, in the fabrication area when the flexible cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to electrical hazards by ensuring that flexible cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.

Issued

Sep 24, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 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.  The employer does not ensure that flexible cords used by employees had proper strain relief.  This violation occurred on or about August 13, 2013, in the fabrication area when the outer insulation was pulled back from an extension cord allowing strain to be applied to the terminal ends in the control pendant.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii).