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OSHA Inspection: B. T. S. CO., INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of B. T. S. CO., INC. in 580 PAWTUCKET AVENUE, PAWTUCKET, RI 02860 (NAICS 441320). OSHA activity number 341044634.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
B. T. S. CO., INC.
Site address
580 PAWTUCKET AVENUE
City
PAWTUCKET
State
RI
ZIP
02860
Mailing
580 PAWTUCKET AVENUE, PAWTUCKET, RI 02860
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
441320
Employees
8
Ownership type
A

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.215 A01

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Abate by
Jan 20, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheels used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guards:     (a) Workshop:  On or about 11/9/2015, the employer did not ensure that guards were installed for use on bench grinder abrasive wheels.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1680
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Abate by
Jan 20, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rests to support offhand grinding work:   (a) Workshop:  On or about 11/9/2015, the employer did not ensure that work rests were installed for use on bench grinders.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.252 A01 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(i): When the object to be welded or cut could not be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity were not taken to a safe place:    (a) Workshop:  On or about 11/9/2015, the employer did not ensure that all movable fire hazards in the vicinity of hot work being performed (such as windshield washer fluid concentrate) were removed to a safe place before the hot work began.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1680
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.252 A02 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:   (a) Workshop:  On or about 11/9/2015, the employer did not ensure that a fire extinguisher was made readily available for instant use at the hot work location.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.253 B02 II

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Abate by
Jan 20, 2016
Penalty
Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    (a) Workshop - Near overhead door entrance:  On or about 11/9/2015, the employer did not secure compressed gas cylinders in a location and manner to prevent them from being knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects in the workshop.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $960
  • — Z (S) $1600

1910.1200 F06

Serious Gravity 10 4 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Abate by
Jan 20, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:    (a) Workshop:  On or about 11/9/2015, employees were exposed to flammable windshield washer concentrate that was stored in containers that were not labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1680
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.1200 H01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Dec 2, 2015
Abate by
Jan 20, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   (a) Workshop:  On or about 11/9/2015, employees were exposed to a flammable windshield washer concentrate without the necessary training to identify the hazards and controls associated with this hazardous chemical.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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