OSHA Inspection: VESTAS TOWERS

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $3,740

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:    (a) On or about October 17, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that damaged electrode cables on an ESAB arc welder were replaced.     Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $2,805

General-duty citation text

a) 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:    On or about October 17, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that containers of SirChem Dry Powder 63 Red were labeled.      Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $935 · Current $935

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illness (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation:   a) On or about October 17, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not record information on the OSHA 300 log for the 2014 calendar year in the detail required in that several entries in column F were missing one or more of the required elements, including the object or substance that directly injured or made person ill.    Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about October 17, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that there was sufficient clearance around an electrical panel at C49.  b) On or about October 17, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that an electrical panel had sufficient clearance where an ESAB welder on a permanent track blocked the panel.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) On or about October 17, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not provide Hazard Communication training which incorporates the new label and SDS requirements for GHS.    Abatement note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).