OSHA Inspection: WILLIAMSTOWN FABRICATORS, INC.

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Dec 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  a.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc.:  On or about 10/15/14, no one on site was certified to administer first aid.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 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.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc., Outside of Shop Entrance:  On or about 10/15/14, in the same storage area the employer had 4 fuel gas cylinders and 5 oxygen cylinders that were not separated.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Flashback protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent flame from passing into the fuel gas system:  a.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc., Shop Area:  On or about 10/15/14, oxygen and acetylene burning torches used by employees were not provided with flash back arrestors.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iv): Hose connections were not clamped or otherwise securely fastened in a manner that would withstand, without leakage, twice the pressure to which they would normally be subjected in service, but in no case less than a pressure of 300 p.s.i.:   a.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc., Shop Area:  On or about 10/15/14, the employer did not conduct pressure tests to at least 300 p.s.i. for repairs made to burning hoses.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,160 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  a.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc., Shop Area:  On or about 10/15/14, employees were observed using welding cables with damaged insulation and exposed conductors.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  a.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc., Shop Area:  On or about 10/15/14, the 120 volt flexible cord supplying power to the Miller continuous wire feeder had damaged insulation exposing employees to the live electrical conductors.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Oct 24, 2014

Abate by

Nov 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a.)  Williamstown Fabricators, Inc., Shop Area:  On or about 10/15/14, strain relief was not provided for the hand control to operate the Pand Jiris Positioner.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM