OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN VAC, LLC

Issued

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in the activities covered by this section:    This violation was discovered on or about November 27, 2013, where employees, who maintained and serviced equipment and machinery such as but not limited to shears, benders and band saws throughout the facility that had multiple sources of energy, did not utilize energy control procedures to prevent the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy which could cause injury.

Issued

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(ii)(a): Adjustments were not maintained to assure correct functioning of all operating mechanisms.    This violation was discovered on or about November 27, 2013, where employees, who operated a Krando overhead crane were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the missing (inoperative) emergency stop botton on the pendent control.

Issued

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were effectively closed.    This violation was discovered on or about November 27, 2013, where employees, who are required to open an electrical cabinet with missing breakers are exposed to electrical hazards.  Employee required to turn electrical power (breakers) on for building.