OSHA Inspection: JOE ROBERTS WELDING, INC.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all name-plates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition:    On or about July 31, 2014, the employer did not ensure the nameplate for the forklift being used in the facility was legible exposing employees to the hazard of struck-by.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  On or about July 31, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Datsun forklift used in the facility was in proper working order with the horn, back-up alarm, lights and seatbelt in place and operational exposing employees to the hazard of struck-by.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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:     On or about July 31, 2014, the employer did not provide machine guarding for all equipment in the facility exposing employees to the hazard of caught-in.       a) The bottom half of the blades for both Brilliant saws in the saw shop are not guarded.       b) The bottom half of the blade for the Brilliant saw in the main shop is not guarded.       c) The side of the blade of the south Brilliant saw in the saw shop is used unguarded to debur gate hardware.      d) The foot pedal for the Presshear No. 30 iron worker in the main shop is not guarded.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On or about July 31, 2014, the employer did not ensure the guard for the punch of the Presshear No. 30 was kept in place exposing employees to the hazard of caught-in resulting in amputation.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(iii): Special hand tools for placing and removing material in the danger zone cannot be used in lieu of other guarding:  On or about July 31, 2014, the employer allowed employees to use a tool to hold chain instead of the guard for the cutter of the Presshear No. 30. Employees were exposed to the hazard of caught-in resulting in amputation.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about July 31, 2014, the employer did not ensure the belts on both Brilliant saws in the shop were guarded exposing employees to the hazard of caught-in resulting in amputation.

Issued

2014-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:     On or about July 31, 2014, the employer did not ensure snap switches used as the on/off switch did not have a face plate. Employees were exposed to the hazard of contact-with electricity.        a) Snap switch used as the on/off switch for the south Brilliant saw did not have a faceplate.      b) Snap switch used as the on/off switch for the Presshear No. 30 iron worker did not have a faceplate.