OSHA Inspection: EAGLE WELDING & FABRICATING, INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    On and three days before December 19, 2013, the employer allowed employees to access an approximately 12 ft. high second story storage area that was not fully guardrailed on all open sides.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.    On and before December 19, 2013, the exit route and door to the north east emergency exit door was blocked by wooden pallets with metal material and metal storage bins stacked two high.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.        a) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not establish an energy control program for employees who perform setup operations and die changes on the mechanical brake press and hydraulic brake presses.      b) On and before December 19, 2013, with the door interlock on the AMADA FO 3015 Laser Cutting Machine overridden by the employer, an employee was permitted to clear metal cutouts, from the point of operation, when they became warped and prevented the laser head from being able to move without locking or tagging out the machine.      c) Two weeks prior to December 19, 2013, with the door interlock on the AMADA FO 3015 Laser Cutting Machine overridden by the employer, an employee was permitted to change out the tip of the cutting nozzle without locking or tagging out the machine.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter.    As of December 19, 2013, portable fire extinguishers were available for employees to use, but initial and annual training were not provided.     Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:     1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.     2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).     3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    On and before December 19, 2013, the employer allowed employees to operate four powered industrial vehicles without ensuring that each operator was competent by providing them with training and an evaluation.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service.  On and before December 19, 2013, the employer allowed employees to operate four powered industrial vehicles without ensuring that they were inspected at least daily for conditions affecting the safety and operations of the vehicles.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer.    On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the synthetic web slings, used to lift various metal stock and production pieces, are inspected daily before use for damage and defects.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service.  On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that cut and torn synthetic web slings were removed from service thus allowing employees to still choose to use them.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

May 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.    a) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees performing hand die feeding on the Cincinnati mechanical brake press serial number 37485 where adequately protected from the point of operation by one or more methods of machine guarding.      b) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees performing hand die feeding on the 135 ton Cincinnati hydraulic brake press serial number 51779 where adequately protected from the point of operation by one or more methods of machine guarding.      c) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees performing hand die feeding on the 135 ton Cincinnati hydraulic brake press serial number 54084 where adequately protected from the point of operation by one or more methods of machine guarding.    d) On and before December 19, 2013, with the door interlock on the AMADA FO 3015 Laser Cutting Machine overridden by the employer, an employee was permitted to clear metal cutouts, from the point of operation, when they became warped and prevented the laser head from being able to move with the machine only put into a stop mode.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).    On and before December 19, 2013, an abrasive grinding wheel was used on Dewalt 4 ½ inch angle grinder, without the safety guard, exposing the employee to the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  On and before December 19, 2013, an abrasive grinding wheel was used on Dewalt 4 ½ inch angle grinder, without the safety guard, exposing the employee to more than 180 degrees of the grinding wheel.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

May 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.  On and before December 19, 2013, the employer stored press brake metal gauges, cardboard boxes, and miscellaneous other materials on a second story storage area, within the main shop, which does not have a floor load weight posted.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Abate by

May 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections.  a) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did ensure that employees whom operate the DE-KO 5 ton overhead crane were performing frequent inspections.    b) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did ensure that employees whom operate the Detroit 5 ton overhead crane were performing frequent inspections.    c) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did ensure that employees whom operate the double hoist Gantry crane were performing frequent inspections.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months.  a) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the DE-KO 5 ton overhead crane are inspected periodically.    b) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the Detroit 5 ton overhead crane are inspected periodically.    c) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the double hoist Gantry crane are inspected periodically.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  a) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer allowed employees to use compressed air, to blow chips off of a Cincinnati 135 ton press brake, which was set at approximately 70 p.s.i.     b) On and before December 19, 2013, the employer allowed employees to use compressed air, to blow metal chips off of a DeVlieg boring and milling machine, which was set at approximately 70 p.s.i.

Issued

Apr 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about December 19, 2013, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards by allowing a 15 amp relocatable power tap to be used to provide power to three Dewalt 10 amp 4 ½ inch angle grinders and extension cords in welding area # 1.    b) On or about December 19, 2013, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards by allowing a 15 amp relocatable power tap to be used to provide power to two Dewalt 10 amp 4 ½ inch angle grinders and extension cords in welding area # 2    c) On or about December 19, 2013, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards by allowing a 15 amp relocatable power tap to be used to provide power to three extension cords next to the FO-3015NT Laser Cutter.