ELLSWORTH, ME —
OSHA Inspection: GEORGE'S WELDING, LLC
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of GEORGE'S WELDING, LLC in 238 STATE STREET, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605 (NAICS 238120). OSHA activity number 339586356.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- GEORGE'S WELDING, LLC
- Site address
- 238 STATE STREET
- City
- ELLSWORTH
- State
- ME
- ZIP
- 04605
- Mailing
- 3181 ONEIDA STREET, SAUQUOIT, NY 13456
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238120
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.602 C01 VI
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi): Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of inspection, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks: In the following instances powered industrial trucks did not meet the applicable requirements of ANSI B56.1-1969: a) Seaport Village, Caterpillar TH560B Forklift - In accordance with Section 7, the parking brake was not maintained in a safe operating condition. b) Deleted c) Seaport Village, Caterpillar TH560B Forklift - In accordance with Section 6, the truck with the defective tire was not taken out of service. d) Deleted
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.600 A05
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 27, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.600(a)(5): Equipment cab glass introduced visible distortion that affected the safe operation of the machine: Seaport Village, Caterpillar TH580B Forklift - The front windshield was cracked and visibly distorted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.760 A01
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems: Seaport Village, Roof - On or about 2/13/2014, the employees using screw guns 25 feet above the ground were not protected from falling.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.1051 A
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided: Seaport Village - A stairway or ladder was not provided where an employee climbed and slid down a steel column and the break in elevation was more than ten feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.352 D
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.352(d): Suitable fire extinguishing equipment was not immediately available in the work area(s) where welding, cutting, or heating was being performed: Seaport Village, Second Level - On or about 2/13/2014, fire extinguishing equipment was not immediately available in the work area where welding was performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1926.405 A02 II I
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage: In the following instances flexible cords were not protected from damage caused by vehicular traffic: a) Seaport Village - Gray & orange extension cord. b) Seaport Village - Yellow extension cord.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: Seaport Village - The employer did not develop a written inventory or list of hazardous chemicals present in the workplace.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1926.351 D01
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $1,360 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.351(d)(1): Electrodes (rods, etc.) were not removed from the electrode holder when the holder was left unattended: Seaport Village, Aerial Lifts - Welding rods were not removed from the electrode holders on three different Miller welders.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $1360
1926.351 D03
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.351(d)(3): Arc welders or cutters that left their work or stopped work for any appreciable length of time did not turn the equipment off: Seaport Village, Aerial Lift - The unattended Miller welding machine was not turned off.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours: Seaport Village - The 2013 OSHA 300 log, 2014 OSHA 300 log, and 2013 OSHA 300A Summary were not provided within four business hours.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1000
- — Z (W) $5000
1910.1200 E04
- Issued
- Jun 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(4): The employer did not make the written hazard communication program available upon request to the Assistant Secretary and the Director in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020(e): Seaport Village - The employer did not make the written hazard communication program available 15 days after it was requested on February 13, 2014.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (W) $0
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