OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL SHEETMETAL & FABRICATORS, INC.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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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 rotating parts:    a) In the Fabrication Shop, where the unused portion of the HEM Saw horizontal bandsaw was not guarded.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $840 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:    a) In the Fabrication Shop, where employees were not protected from welding rays while other employees performed welding tasks on metal frames.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a) On the exterior of the Fabrication Shop, oxygen and fuel gas cylinders were stored adjacent to one another.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $840 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:    a) In the rear of the fabrication shop, where a 100 foot flexible cord was supplying power to a blue plastic quad box receptacle.  The blue plastic quad box receptacle was not mounted on a finished structure as specified by the listing and labeling.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:      a) In the Welding Shop, where the conductors in the back of CBI arc welding machines, model CBI-400, serial HK296037 were spliced and not insulated.    b) In the Fabrication Shop, where the conductors on the rear of the Miller arc welding machine connected to the press brake in front of the bay door were spliced and not insulated.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a) In the Fabrication Shop, where there was not a three foot clearance around the circuit panels.    b) In the Welding Shop, where there was not a three foot clearance around the circuit panels.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity:    a) On the exterior wall of the fabrication shop, where the conductors providing electricity to the receptacle had reverse polarity.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a) In the rear of the fabrication shop, where a 100 foot flexible cord supplying power to a blue plastic quad box receptacle was run underneath the doorway.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a) In the Fabrication Shop, where the conductors entering the electrical panels on the east wall of the shop were not protected from abrasions.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) In the Fabrication Shop, where the unused openings in circuit panel K1-2 were not effectively closed.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 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:    a) In the rear of the Fabrication Shop, where the strain relief on flexible cord that connected the Miller Millermatic portable welding machine, serial number KH534836 to the power plug was disconnected.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.306(d)(1): A disconnecting means was not provided in the supply circuit for each motor generated arc welder:    a) In the Welding Shop, where there was no disconnect installed on the CBI arc welding machines, model CBI-400, serial HK296037.    b) In the Fabrication Shop, where there was no disconnect installed on the Miller arc welding machine connected to the press break in front of the bay door.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) In the Fabrication Shop, where an employee was permitted to run and install electrical wiring.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets (SDSs) required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:    a) In the Fabrication Shop, where employees were not informed of the location of the safety data sheets.  Employees are exposed to hazardous chemical such as, but not limited to, welding fumes from welding electrodes.

Issued

May 23, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) At the facility, where the employer did not ensure that forklift operators were certified to operate the Sky Trak forklift, model #10054, serial #11523.