OSHA Inspection: PRECISION FABRICATION INC.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $714.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:  a. In the spray painting building, where flammable primer was sprayed, the exhaust fan was not designed for hazardous locations (not explosion proof).  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a. The portable fire extinguisher in the fabrication shop (where cutting and welding was done) was not fully charged.  (Note: extinguishers are required where cutting/welding is performed and where flammable liquids are used.  Monthly inspections are required of extinguishers to ensure they are readily accessible (not blocked), in working order, and fully charged.  Annual inspection and servicing is required).  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  a. Several examples existed of electrical cords, used for powering tools, with damaged insulation at the plug of the cord.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a. Where drilling and grinding was conducted and where sound level meter readings ranged from 93.8 to 109 dBA during drilling and grinding noise monitoring was not conducted to determine the need for a hearing conservation program which requires annual training and hearing tests (8 hour time weighted average action limit is 85 dBA and permissible exposure limit is 90 dBA).  (Note: a hearing conservation program with annual training and hearing tests could be implemented to correct this violation.)  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a. Powered air purifying respirators for welding, and half mask, cartridge respirators for painting, were provided for employees, however a written respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented including providing medical evaluation and fit testing (for cartridge respirator users), proper cleaning and storage, cartridge change schedule, and periodic inspection and evaluation, according to the standard requirements (see 1910.134(c)(1)(i) through (ix)).  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.