OSHA Inspection: PISANI STEEL FABRICATION INC.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:    Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770    The rated load capacity was not plainly marked on both sides of following cranes:    1. R&M F-3-A South Bridge Crane   2. R&M F-3-A North Bridge Crane   3. Coffing WRA40-14 Canopy Bridge Crane  4. R&M S1-2-18M15S Canopy Bridge Crane

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspections of the cranes were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(a) of this section or as specifically indicated:  Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770    The following overhead cranes were not inspected on a monthly basis:    1. Coffing WRA40-14 2 ton crane  2. R&M S1-2-18M15S 2 ton crane  3. CM model W 5 ton monorail crane 4. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane 5. Coffing unknown model 7.5 ton monorail crane 6. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:   Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT06770    A monthly hook inspection and certification was not conducted for hooks on the following cranes: 1. Coffing WRA40-14 2 ton crane 2. R&M S1-2-18M15S 2 ton crane 3. CM model W 5 ton monorail crane 4. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane 5. Coffing unknown model 7.5 ton monorail crane 6. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770      The following overhead cranes were not subjected to a complete inspection at least yearly:      1. Coffing WRA40-14 2 ton crane  2. R&M S1-2-18M15S 2 ton crane  3. CM model W 5 ton monorail crane  4. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane  5. Coffing unknown model 7.5 ton monorail crane  6. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:    Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770      A monthly running rope inspection and certification was not conducted for the following cranes:    1. Coffing WRA40-14 2 ton crane  2. R&M S1-2-18M15S 2 ton crane  3. CM model W 5 ton monorail crane  4. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane  5. Coffing unknown model 7.5 ton monorail crane  6. R&M F-3-A 5 ton top running double girder crane.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:     Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770      Two 3/8 inch, seven(7) feet long, grade 8 alloy steel chain slings affixed to the lifting hooks on the overhead cranes to hoist and move products and materials were not equipped with tags to show their rated capacity, reach, size and grade.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:  Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770  The four 3/8 inch, seven(7) feet long, grade 8 alloy steel chain slings were not thoroughly inspected on a periodic basis.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770      Two (2) synthetic web slings, approximately one (1) inch wide and four (4) feet long, were not equipped with a legible tag or marking to show the rated capacity of each type of hitch or configuration.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770      The Hyd"Mech S-20 Series II horizontal band saw was not equipped with an adjustable guard capable of covering the unused portion of the saw blade.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    Location:  360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770      Welding screens/noncombustible or flame proof screen were not in place along all open welding areas where employees were performing welding operations exposing workers and other persons to arc flashes.

Issued

2015-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  Location: 360 Prospect Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770    A written hazard communication program had not been developed and maintained for employees working with potentially hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to Gasoline, Propane, and Prep All Universal Metal Primer.