OSHA Inspection: WNCO VALVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory program for employee(s) who wore a half mask 3M respirator.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees were medical evaluated prior to wearing a 3M half mask respirator.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees who wore a 3M half mask tight-fitting respirator were fit-tested prior to wearing the respirator.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii):    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure an employee who wore a 3M half mask respirator was trained.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards in that the employer did not ensure forklift operators were trained in forklift operation according to OSHA standard.          a) Yale forklift, located in the yard.       b) Komatsu 30 forklift, located in the yard.       c) Caterpillar forklift, located in the yard.       d) Taylor 170 forklift, located in the yard.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 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):    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure unsafe forklifts were taken out of service.         a) Komatsu 30 forklift, horn was not working and no back up alarm.       b) Taylor 170 forklift, horn was not working and no back up alarm.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure the pendant control box was labeled with identification of functions on a 2-ton Lone star crane.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not conduct monthly hook inspections with certification records.         a) 5-ton overhead hoist located on the west end in the valve shop.       b) 5-ton overhead hoist located on the east end in the valve shop.       c) 5-ton overhead hoist located on the east end in the machine shop.       d) 2-ton overhead hoist located on the west end in the machine shop.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not conduct monthly chain inspections with a certification records.          a) 5-ton overhead hoist located on the west end in the valve shop.       b) 5-ton overhead hoist located on the east end in the valve shop.       c) 5-ton overhead hoist located on the east end in the machine shop.       d) 2-ton overhead hoist located on the west end in the machine shop.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s):    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure hoist hooks were replaced promptly as needed for safe operation of the cranes.         a) 5-ton overhead crane on the east end in the valve shop.       b) 5-ton overhead crane on the east end in the machine shop.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(c): All critical parts which were cracked, broken, bent, or excessively worn were not promptly repaired or replaced as needed for safe operation:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure a sling was replaced as needed for safe operation.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by flying chips and sparks:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure a guard was installed on the lathe chuck.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure equipment was anchored to the floor.         a) Bandor, 12" wheel bench grinder, not anchored to the floor in the machine shop.       b) Central Machinery 16 speed drill press, not anchored to the floor in the valve shop.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure bench grinders work rests were adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.         a) Baldor bench grinder 12" wheel, located in the machine shop.       b) Baldor bench grinder 7" wheel, located on the south east end of the machine shop.       c) Baldor bench grinder 5" wheel, located on the south east corner in the valve shop.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure distance  between bench grinders tongue guards and abrasive wheel never exceeded one-fourth inch.         a) Baldor 12" bench grinder.       b) Baldor 7" bench grinder.       c) Baldor 5" bench grinder.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):   Cylinders were not stored in areas to ensure that the cylinders would not be knocked over:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that cylinders were stored in areas to prevent knock over.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that cylinder valve protection caps were in place.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to fire/explosion hazards in that the employer did not ensure oxygen cylinders were not stored near acetylene cylinders.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure cable on the welding machine were replaced.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure double -sided terminals wires on the milling machine were completely enclosed in conduit.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that did not ensure 6-outlet power strips were not used to provide electric current to microwaves and a swamp cooler.         a) Power Sentry 6-outlet power strip used to supply electric current to the water fountain.       b) Master Electrician 6-outlet power strip used to supply electric current to Champion cooler air conditioner.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f): Each disconnecting means for motors and appliances was not located and arranged so the purpose was evident, nor legibly marked to indicate its purpose:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that the employer did not ensure two 110 volts electrical panel boxes were labeled to indicate what equipment each breaker supplied power to.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    On or about June 11, 2014, employee were exposed to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure openings in electric panel and breaker boxes ere effectively closed.         a) Square D breaker box used to supply current to the milling machine, located on the south wall in the machine shop.       b) Breaker box for the milling machine, located on the north wall in the machine shop.       c) Welding machine control breaker box, located on the north east corner in the machine shop.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to electric hazards in that the employer did not ensure an outlet box had a faceplate.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure safety data sheets for the paints were accessible to employees.

Issued

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about June 11, 2014, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees were provide information and training on the hazards of the chemicals in their work area.