OSHA Inspection: RED RIVER FABRICATING, INC.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazards to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:    (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for an employee exposed to potential respiratory hazards while applying Sherwin-Williams, Steel Spec, Structural Steel Gray Primer to metal parts and the employer failed to provide particulate filters on the 3M 6000 series half-face respirator as identified on the material safety data sheet at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for the employee applying Sherwin-Williams, Steel Spec, Structural Steel Gray Primer to metal parts while exposed to potential respiratory hazards as identified on the material safety data sheet at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for an employee exposed to potential respiratory hazards where a 3M 6000 series half-face respirator was stored uncovered, on a work bench in the paint booth area at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to electrical shock hazards where a damaged metal outlet box was installed on the floor and used to power a 220-volt Geka Ironworker machine in the metal manufacturing area at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:   (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to electrical shock hazards where live electrical parts were exposed from a damaged metal outlet box used to power a 220-volt Geka Ironworker machine in the metal manufacturing area at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Junction box was not provided with a cover approved for the purpose:  (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to electrical shock hazards where live electrical parts were exposed on a Hammond Machinery sander/grinder used in the metal manufacturing area at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $2,800 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:     (a) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to amputation hazards where a Marvel metal cutting ban saw, serial no. 840271, model no. 8-Mark-III, was operated in the metal manufacturing process with the lower blade guard missing at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.        (b) On or about November 13, 2013, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to struck-by and/or caught-in hazards where an Avey drill press, serial no. MA16075, model no. BMA-6, was operated in the metal manufacturing processes without chuck or chip guards at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.     Note: This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 313589301, Citation 1, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 27, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.

Issued

Mar 13, 2014

Abate by

Apr 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:    (a) For calendar year 2009, the employer validated from worker compensation records employees sustained work injuries requiring medical attention beyond first-aid and records were not maintained at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.      (b) For calendar year 2011, the employer validated from worker compensation records employees sustained work injuries requiring medical attention beyond first-aid and records were not maintained at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.      (c) For calendar year 2012, the employer validated from worker compensation records employees sustained work injuries requiring medical attention beyond first-aid and records were not maintained at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.      (d) For calendar year 2013, the employer validated from worker compensation records employees sustained work injuries requiring medical attention beyond first-aid and records were not maintained at 108 Eighth Avenue North, West Fargo, North Dakota.