OSHA Inspection: TREMCAR U.S.A. INC.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards.    (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, reinstalled overhead cranes were not inspected prior to initial use.      (b) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, a shop made spreader bar was not marked to indicate its rated load nor designed and constructed in accordance with relevant industry standards.    (c) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, shop made rigging hardware was not marked to indicate their rated load nor designed and constructed in accordance with relevant industry standards.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:    (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, synthetic web slings were not inspected daily or during use for conditions which would necessitate removal from service.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:  On or about 4/27/2015, synthetic web slings with punctures and tears were not immediately removed from service.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(ii): Melted or charred synthetic web sling(s) were not immediately removed from service:  (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:  On or about 4/27/2015, charred synthetic web slings were not immediately removed from service.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(1)(ii): Welders did not place welding cable and other equipment so that it was clear of passageways, ladders, and stairways:    (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, welding cables were not kept clear of passageways.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(i): The operator did not report a defect or safety hazard to his supervisor and the use of the equipment was not discontinued until safety had been reassured:  (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:  On or about 4/27/2015, the cables of an Aircomatic Welding Machine Model #: CV-300 II were damaged and the welding machine was not taken out of service.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:    (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, arc welding was performed in open areas with no protection from arc rays provided to other employees working nearby.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(2)(i)(C): Mechanical ventilation was not provided in confined spaces or where the welding space contained partitions, balconies, or other structural barriers to the extent that they significantly obstructed cross ventilation:    (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, mechanical ventilation was not provided for a welder working in the compartment of a "nude" style aluminum tank.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:      (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:    On or about 4/27/2015, compressed gas cylinders were not stored in a well ventilated location.

Issued

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) Location - 89 Newark Street, Haverhill, MA:  On or about 4/27/2015, oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders.