OSHA Inspection: GATOR FABRICATION LLC

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Abate by

Apr 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Before using cylinder, be sure it is properly supported to prevent it from being knocked over.  The employer does not ensure that before using cylinders that they are supported to prevent them from being knocked over.  This violation was observed on or about January 15, 2015 in the main fabrication shop where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to cylinders not being secured from falling over prior to use.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that cylinders are secured against being knocked over prior to use.

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

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.  The employer does not ensure that oxygen cylinders in storage were separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials by a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high (1.5 m) having a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  This violation was observed on or about March 11, 2015, near the north-west exterior corner of the main fabrication shop where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where an oxygen cylinder was stored near fuel-gas cylinders.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that oxygen cylinders in storage are separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials by a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high (1.5 m) having a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour.

Issued

Mar 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

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  The employer does not ensure that flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. This violation was observed on or about January 15, 2015, in the main fabrication shop where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a portable grinder whose cord was spliced with no strain relief.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.