SHEBOYGAN, WI —
OSHA Inspection: K/P WELDING & FABRICATING, INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of K/P WELDING & FABRICATING, INC in 3209 S 32ND STREET, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53082 (NAICS 332710). OSHA activity number 340794072.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- K/P WELDING & FABRICATING, INC
- Site address
- 3209 S 32ND STREET
- City
- SHEBOYGAN
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 53082
- Mailing
- PO BOX 1043, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53082
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332710
- Employees
- 13
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) On or about August 11, 2015 the employer did not develop, document or require employees performing die changes and setup activities on the LVD press brake to utilize energy control procedures to control hazardous energy sources. b) On or about August 11, 2015 the employer did not develop, document or require employees performing die changes and setup activities on the Cincinnati press brake to utilize energy control procedures to control hazardous energy sources.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1700
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation: a) On or about August 11, 2015 the employer did not train authorized employees performing die changes and setup activities on the LVD and Cincinnati press brakes in the proper application and removal of energy control procedures nor in the recognition of hazardous energy sources present.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 D
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): a) On or about August 11, 2015 employees who performed press setup activities and die changes on the two press brakes, were not required to: (1) knowing the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy; (2) turning off and shutting down the machine; (3) physically locating and operating energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source; (4) affixing lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device; (5) prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verifying that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Employees required to rely upon equipment emergency stop circuitry were exposed to crushing hazards from unexpected and/or unintentional downward movement of the top ram on the Cincinnati and LVD press brakes.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E03 I
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2015
- Abate by
- Nov 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced
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 more than once every 12 months: a) On or about July 21st, 2015 the periodic inspections of the alloy steel chain slings were not properly document during observation. The abatement to create an detailed inspection documentation record has been extended to Jan. 15, 2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $680
- — Z (S) $1360
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2015
- Abate by
- Nov 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $850 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: a) On or about July 21st, 2015 an employee utilized a Milwaukee electric grinder with a damaged electrical cord. b) On or about July 21st, 2015 the electrical sheathing insulation on a Miller welder was pulled away from the electrical plug in the second work station along the east wall. c) On or about July 21st, 2015 the electrical sheathing insulation on a Miller welder was pulled away from the electrical plug in the fourth workstation along the east wall. d) On or about July 21st, 2015 a receptacle outlet cover was damaged under a work-bench along the east wall.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $850
- — Z (S) $1700
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2015
- Abate by
- Nov 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition: a) On or about July 21th, 2015 oil and oil absorbent were present next to the Cincinnati press brake and were not cleaned up as practical.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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