OSHA Inspection: GULF COAST MODIFICATION

Issued

2014-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by a load coming off a hoist hook because of a faulty safety latch which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    This violation was observed on or about January 08, 2014 in the fabrication area of the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when lifting material using an overhead hoist with a faulty safety latch on the hoisting hook.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  The employer does not guard all the points of operation of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.      a. This violation occurred on or about January 08, 2014 in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Summit Manual Lathe without point of operation guarding.    b. This violation occurred on or about January 08, 2014, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a Victor Vertical Mill without point of operation guarding.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the points of operation of machinery are guarded.

Issued

2014-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work and/or were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.  The employer does not ensure that work rests are used on all offhand grinding machines and when used that they are adjusted with a maximum gap of 1/8 of an inch between the work rest and the grinding wheel.  This violation occurred on or about January 08, 2014, in the fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder without the work rest adjusted to within 1/8 of an inch of the grinding wheel.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all abrasive wheel machinery are used and maintained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.215.

Issued

2014-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  The employer does not ensure that on all offhand grinding machines a tongue guard is installed and adjusted to one fourth inch or less from the abrasive wheel or that the distance between the wheel and the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top of the abrasive wheel does not exceed one fourth inch.  This violation occurred on or about January 08, 2014, in the Fabrication area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder without the distance between the tongue guard or safety guard at the top maintained to within a 1/4 of an inch..  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all abrasive wheel machinery are used and maintained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.215.

Issued

2014-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  This violation occurred on or about January 08, 2014, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while blowing off equipment without reducing the air pressure to below 30 p.s.i.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the pressure of compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced below 30 p.s.i. and chip guarding is used.

Issued

2014-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 does not ensure that flexible cords used by employees had proper strain relief.  This violation occurred on or about January 08, 2014, in the fabrication area when the outer insulation was pulled back from the top of the control pendant on a Pro-serv brand hoist allowing strain to be applied to the terminal ends in the control pendant.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that control pendants are used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii).