OSHA Inspection: ANDREWS FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

Dec 31, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    On or about October 29, 2015, and times prior thereto, employees throughout the shop area were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating forklifts without formal instruction and evaluation of the operator's performance.

Issued

Dec 31, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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:    On or about October 28, 2015, in the central shop area, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a JET Equipment & Tools lathe, Model No. CBS-1336, without a chuck guard.

Issued

Dec 31, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:    On or about October 29, 2015, employees in the shop area were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Wysong shear, Model 1025-G, S/N G1-103, without a point of operation guard.

Issued

Dec 31, 2015

Abate by

Feb 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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:    On or about October 29, 2015, along the south central wall, employees were exposed to fire hazards when oxygen cylinders were stored without being separated from fuel cylinders a minimum of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier.

Issued

Dec 31, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  On or about October 29, 2015, and times prior thereto, employees in the Powder Coating area were allowed to wear Gerson half-face respirators without a written respiratory protection program containing worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use.

Issued

Dec 31, 2015

Abate by

Jan 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about October 28, 2015, and times prior there, employees throughout the shop area used and stored hazardous chemicals without the employer developing, implementing, and/or maintaining at the workplace a written hazard communication program.