OSHA Inspection: STEEL FABRICATION SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer did not certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated:    a) This violation occurred on or about December 4, 2014; where the employer did not certify to OSHA that each violation cited in Citation 1, Items 1, 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5a, and 5b, Citation 2, Items 1 and 2, and, Citation 3, 1 and 2 was abated.    b) This violation occurred on or about December 6, 2014; where the employer did not certify to OSHA that the violation cited in Citation 4, Item 1 was abated.    The citation, penalty and abatement date were final order on December 10, 2014.

Issued

Jan 20, 2015

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement was complete for each willful or repeat violation and for each serious violation for which the Agency indicated in the citation that such abatement documentation was required:    This violation occurred on or about December 4, 2014, where the employer did not submit to OSHA documents demonstrating that abatement was complete for the following willful, repeat, and serious violations:     a) Citation 2, Items 1 and 2    b) Citation 3, Items 1 and 2    c) Citation 1, Items 1, 2a, 2a, 3, and 5a     The citation, penalty and abatement date were final order on December 10, 2014.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury was not guarded:    The employer does not ensure that the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes employees to injuries are guarded:    a) This violation was observed on or about May 20, 2014, and at times thereafter, in the Metal Shop; where employees were not protected from placing their fingers, hands, or other body parts into the point of operation of the LAGUN mill machine.  b) The violation was observed on or about June 25, 2014, and at times thereafter, in the Aluminum Shop; where employees were not protected from placing their fingers, hands, or other body parts into the point of operation of the Baileigh drilling and milling machine.  c) This violation was observed on or about May 20, 2014, and at times thereafter, in the Aluminum Shop, where employees were not protected from placing their fingers, hands, or other body parts into the point of operation of the Alva Allen 8-ton press.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely:   The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from the hazards created by rotating horizontal shafts.  This violation was observed on May 20, 2014, and at times thereafter, in the Aluminum Shop; where the end of the drive shaft to the Alva Allen, TB-8, 8-ton press was unguarded.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which were seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in 29 CFR 1910.219 paragraphs (m) and (o):       The employer does not ensure that pulleys, which are 7-feet or less from the floor or work platform, are guarded to protect employees from ingoing-nip points.  The violation was observed on or about May 20, 2014, and at time there after, in the Aluminum Shop; where employees, who operated or worked near the Alva Allen, model BT-8, 8-ton press, were not protected from the ingoing-nip points created by the horizontal drive belt and pulleys.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts were seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard did not extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height:  The employer does not ensure that horizontal belt with both runs 7-feet or less from the floor are guarded to protect employees from ingoing-nip points.  The violation was observed on or about May 20, 2014, and at time there after, in the Aluminum Shop; where employees, who operated or worked near the Alva Allen, model BT-8, 8-ton press, were not protected from the ingoing-nip points created by the horizontal drive belt and pulleys.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):  Abrasive wheels were used on a machine that was not provided with safety guards as defined in 29 CFR 1910.243 paragraph (c)(3):  The employer does not ensure that the portable angle grinders that are used by employees are equipped with a guard that is located between the operator and the wheel during use.  This violation was observed on May 20, 2014, and at times thereafter; where employees were using portable angle grinders without the use of a guard.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or nor were they required to wear appropriate goggles:  The employer does not ensure that employees adjacent to the welding areas are protected from the welding rays.  This violation was observed on or about May 20, 2014, and at times thereafter; where employees, who walked and worked in areas adjacent to welding operations, were not protected from the ultraviolet radiation by welding screens or shields or by wearing appropriate goggles.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  The employer does not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemicals.  This violation was observed on or about July 25, 2014, in the metal shop; where employees were using a compounded petroleum product that was stored in secondary containers that were not labeled, tagged or marked with their identity of the hazardous chemical.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which would have provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would have provided employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  The employer does not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace has the appropriate hazard warnings, or alternatively, words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals.  This violation was observed on or about July 25, 2014, in the metal shop, where employees were using compounded petroleum that did not have the appropriate hazard warnings.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $38,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by 29 CFR 1910.178(l):  Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck, the employer does not ensure that each operator has been trained.  This violation was observed on or about May 20, June 25, August 26, August 27 and October 24, 2014, throughout the work place; where employees operated forklift trucks without having first completed training consisting of formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $38,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:  The employer does not ensure that the point of operation of machines whose operation exposes employees to injuries are guarded.  This violation was observed on or about August 13, 2014, in the metal shop; where employees are not protected from placing their fingers, hands, or other body parts into the point of operation of the Cincinnati power shear during the operating cycles.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $3,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  The employer does not ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards points created by the point of operation, rotating parts and flying chips.  This violation was most recently observed on or about June 25, 2014, in the metal shop; where employees, who operated two (2) Nitto magnetic drill presses that did not have shields and chuck guards, were exposed to hazards created by the point of operation, rotating parts and flying chips.  STEEL FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 930905, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2408 FRUITLAND, FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

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:  The employer does not ensure that oxygen cylinders in storage are separated from fuel-gas cylinders.  a) This violation was observed on or about May 20, 2014, in the metal shop; where oxygen and propane gas cylinders were being stored together.  b) This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2014, in the metal shop; where oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders were being stored together.    STEEL FABRICATION SERVICES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 930905, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 28, 2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2408 FRUITLAND, FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Nov 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.33(a): You must save the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list (if one exists), the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms for five (5) years following the end of the calendar year that these records cover:  The employer does not save the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list, the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms for five (5) years.  This violation was most recently observed on or about June 25, 2014, at the workplace located at 2408 Fruitland Avenue, Farmers Branch, Texas 75243; where the employer did not retain OSHA 300 Logs for the past five years.