OSHA Inspection: OKON METALS INC.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, and passageways were kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  This violation was observed on September 17, 2013, in the yard, at a workplace located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where debris and leaking oil on the ground creating slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    This violation was observed on September 17, 2013, in the metal separation shop, building #3, at a workplace located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where exit door was locked.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    The employer did not ensure fan blade guard did not have openings larger than one half inch.  This violation was observed on or about September 17, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, at a workplace located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where at least one (1) fan in use had openings in the guard larger than one half inch.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 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:    This violation was observed on September 4, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, at a workplace located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using fan that was missing ground pin.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    The employer did not ensure electrical equipment  is used and installed in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions.  This violation was observed on or about September 17, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, at a workplace at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where a metal electrical box designed to be installed inside of a wall was used on the end of an extension cord powering welders.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer did not legibly mark to indicate the purpose of each service, feeder and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device.  This violation was observed on or about September 17, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where circuit breaker panel was not marked to indicate the purpose of individual breakers.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    The employer did not close unused openings on electrical equipment.  This violation was observed on or about September 17, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, at a workplace located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where electrical panel was missing circuit breaker.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,100 Reduced

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 did not ensure flexible cords were connected to devices and fittings so that tension was not transmitted to joints or terminal screws. This violation was observed on or about September 17, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, at a workplace located at 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where the flexible cord of a metal electrical box used to power welders did not have strain relief device causing a transmission of tension to joints and or terminals.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:    The employer did not install a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy in each outlet receptacle box in completed installations.  This violation was observed on or about September 17, 2013, in the repair shop, building #1, at a workplace located 2001 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX; where employees were not protected from contacting energized parts while utilizing the outlet receptacle box.