OSHA Inspection: F.A. ALPINE WINDOW MANUFACTURING CORP.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) Welding Area Dock Door - On or about August 4, 2014, the welding area dock door did not have a standard rail exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Shop - On or prior to August 4, 2014, employees operate a forklift in the facility without training and evaluation of operating performance.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

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:    a) Shop Floor - On or about August 4, 2014, an oxygen cylinder was stored next to incompatible materials including an Acetylene cylinder (flammable gas) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas UN 1075 (flammable gas).

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $596 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) Welding Area - On or about August 4, 2014, a single receptacle electrical outlet box meant for mounting on the wall was used for pendant application power access.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) Office Area - On or about August 4, 2014, a 220 Volt electrical service panel box breaker switches were not labeled.    b) Shop Area - On or about August 4, 2014, a 200 Volt 3-Phase electrical service panel box breaker switches were not labeled.    c) Shop Area - On or about August 4, 2014, a 200 Volt 3-Phase electrical service panel box breaker switches were not labeled.    d) Welding Area - On or about August 4, 2014, a 200 Volt 3-Phase electrical service panel box breaker switches were not labeled.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) Shop Area - On or about August 4, 2014, an electrical service panel box did not have a panel door or cover, exposing live electrical components.    b) Shop Area - On or about August 4, 2014, an electrical service panel box did not have a panel door or cover, exposing live electrical components.    c) Welding Area - On or about August 4, 2014, an electrical service panel box did not have a panel door or cover, exposing live electrical components.