OSHA Inspection: JAQUITH INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

May 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $1,103 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section (5)(a)(1):    The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the bridge/crane rails fail:   a)  Bldg. 1, on or about 4/15/14:  The bridge rails rated for 6000 lbs had a MHC 1 die mover hoisting lift #B4 that was rated for 4000 lbs.   b)  Building 3, Maintenance Crib, on or about 4/15/14:  The crane rail with a one ton Coffing overhead hoist attached had no rated load capacity markings on it.   Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

May 6, 2014

Abate by

May 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $1,103 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)  Bldg. 1, Pot Line, at Column 1D3, on or about 4/15/14:  A metal 240 volt outlet box with holes and knockouts and a flexible cord attached, was not being used in accordance with the listing or labeling.  b)  Bldg. 1, Pot Line, Back End, on or about 4/15/14:  A metal 240 volt outlet box with holes and knockouts and a flexible cord attached, was not being used in accordance with the listing or labeling.  c)  Bldg. 2, on or about 4/15/14:  A metal remote starter control box  for the Bancroft weld around, with holes and knockouts, and a flexible cord attached, was not being used in accordance with the listing or labeling.  Abatement certification must be submitted for item b, c.

Issued

May 6, 2014

Abate by

May 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  Bldg. 1, Pot Line, Column 1D3, on or about 4/15/14:  An extension cord providing current to a seamer welder was strung along the floor and being used as permanent wiring.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.