OSHA Inspection: STRONG STRUCTURAL STEEL, LTD.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2): The employer did not establish and maintain a respiratory protection program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134(c):  At this steel and metal fabrication establishment a respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented to protect workers performing welding operations.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use  At this steel and metal fabrication establishment, where employees performed various welding activities, the eye wash station was not located in close proximity to where welding operations were conducted and the eye wash station' s handle was missing.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:  On August 28, 2013 and at other times prior thereto, at this steel and metal fabrication establishment, employees operating a Lull forklift to receive and handle material such as steel, flat bar, and flux core wire were not trained and certified as forkift operators.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  At this establishment, the employer did not ensure that the Lull forklift being operated was maintained in a safe condition. The Lull forklift had a leak in the brake line, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  At this establishment, in the fabrication shop, a De Walt right angle grinder did not have its safety guard on the grinder while in use. An employee was using the grinder on a metal beam placed on 2 inch by 4 inch cribbing on the shop floor.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(ii)(G): Lenses did not bear some permanent distinctive marking by which the source and shade could be readily identified.  At this establishment, employees performed wire feed welding. The hood lens being used by a welder did not have a permanent distinctive marking to identify what shade number was being utilized.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  Throughout this steel and metal fabrication shop, welding leads with exposed conductors were not replaced:  A. At the Miller 22A Number 11 wire feeder the copper wire was exposed and had been wrapped with black electrical tape.  B. At the Delta Welder 452 wire gun Number 14, the copper wire was exposed and had been wrapped with beige masking tape.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective  In the fabrication shop an extension cord used to energize a De Walt grinder was missing its ground pin. Employees were exposed to potential electrical shock.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Throughout the fabrication shop strain relief was not provided for flexible cords and cables such as, but not limited to:  A. Electrical extension cords.  B. Wall mounted electrical junction boxes.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Feb 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met  At this steel and metal fabrication establishment, the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program for the employees performing welding operations whom were exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and gases while performing various welding activities.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $420 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  On or about August 29, 2013, at this establishment, the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative within four hours.

Issued

Jan 3, 2014

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $420 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:   At this establishment, the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of its program for control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) within the past year.