OSHA Inspection: RAM FABRICATING LLC

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

Jun 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · 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) Conveyor Oven Area, on or about 1/12/2016: Employee was removing old and installing new heating elements inside the oven without following an specific procedure to de-energized the conveyor oven furnace.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Dip Tank/Wash Area, on or about 1/12/2016: Employees were using Shineline floor Prep corrosive to clean parts and the eye wash available was not adequate (over pressure) for immediate use; employees are exposed to splash hazards.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

Jun 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    a) Hoist Area, on or about 1/12/2016: Employee was using slings that were defective to lift reels of copper tubing; exposing the employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

Jun 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2): Makeshift device(s), knot(s) or bolt(s) were used to shorten sling(s):     a) Hoist Area, on or about 1/12/2016: Employee was using a hoist to lift copper tubing reels and the sling used to lift the reels had a knot to adjust the sling to fit reel dimensions and can be used to lift the reel with the hoist.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

Jun 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:    a) Hoist Area, on or about 1/12/2016: Employee was using slings to lift copper tubing reels without being inspected by a competent person.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 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:    a) Secondary Operation Area, on or about 1/12/2016: A Central Machinery 20-inches drill press was not effectively guarded to protect operators from the rotating chuck.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):    a) Welding Area, on or about 1/12/2016: A Milwaukee portable grinder was used to remove welding spots on a table after welding operations without a guard.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    a) Welding Area, on or about 1/12/2016: A kart containing an oxygen and acetylene tanks were in storage but kept connected with their regulators. Employees are exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

Apr 29, 2016

Abate by

May 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 0.5 hours:  a) Welding Area, on or about 1/12/2016: A kart containing an oxygen and acetylene tanks were in storage but kept connected with their regulators. Employees are exposed to a fire hazard.