OSHA Inspection: WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA OPERATING ENGINEERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAM

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      (a)  Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, employees were not wearing a face shield, corrosive resistant gloves and apron when they were handling a corrosive (37% Sulfuric Acid) that is used in batteries.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, there was no facility for quick drenching of the body and eyes in the immediate area of where the employees dispensed a corrosive (Sulfuric Acid at 37%) into batteries.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(b)(6): Where passageways or walkways are provided obstructions were placed so that they created a hazard for personnel by the movement of the crane:     (a) Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, the overhead crane bridge could create a pinch point between the bridge of the overhead crane and the guardrail for the mezzanine.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

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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:    (a)  Facility, Machine Shop:  On or about September 4, 2015, there was no chuck/chip guard on the Rockwell 13 by 36 lathe.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(x): The employer did not ensure that the operator does not leave his position at the controls while the crane is suspended:  (a) Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, a load (sweeper) was suspended from a gantry crane and there was no operator operating this crane.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:   (a)  Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, there were no annual inspections conducted on the cranes at the facility.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in an area where they could be knocked over and compressed cylinders of oxygen were not stored at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:    (a)  Facility, Welding Booth:   One full acetylene and two full oxygen cylinders were not secured and were stored about 3 - 4 feet from each other.

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    (a) Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, the employer did not maintain copies of all of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical that employees work with (for example, Safety-Kleen Premium Solvent, starting fluid and anti-freeze).                          ).

Issued

2015-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a)  Facility:  On or about September 4, 2015, the Rockwell/Delta pedestal drill press was  not secured to the floor.