OSHA Inspection: ALL PHASE STEEL WORKS, LLC

Issued

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The emergency exit door was obstructed by a table and a steel ornament.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not verify through written certification, the Workplace Hazard Assessment plan.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees operating an overhead crane to hoist steel and equipment were not provided with protective hard hats.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The Mitsubishi forklift truck used by the forklift operator with a broken front light and severely torn seat  and had not been removed from service until repaired.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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:    ESTABLISHMENT:  A compressed gas cylinder of oxygen was stored on a cart with a compressed gas cylinder of acetylene.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The insulation of the cables used for the Airco "Tig" Heliwelder were damaged and had exposed bare conductors.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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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:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The electrical metal outlet box used to power a Hobart welding machine was not securely mounted as required and was subject to physical damage.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The electrical metal outlet box used to power a Hobart welding machine had an unused opening.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The attachment plug of the orange/black flexible cord used to power a P&H welder machine was missing a grounding pin.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced:Note:  Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger may be spliced if the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.    ESTABLISHMENT:  The orange/black flexible cord used to power a P&H welder machine was repaired by splicing which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The outer insulation was pulled away exposing the insulated conductors at both the attachment point to Enco Band saw and at the attachment to the plug.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Abate by

Jun 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The OSHA 300A Summary form for 2013 was not signed and certified by a company executive.

Issued

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  ESTABLISHMENT:  An Argon compressed gas cylinder in storage was not equipped with a valve cap.