OSHA Inspection: PIPER'S WELDING SERVICE

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1440.00 · Current $792.00 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:    In the welding shop, the pedal mechanisms on two iron worker machines were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals.

Issued

2016-03-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    The employer did not ensure unused opening were effectively closed or protected where employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards:     a) On the south end of the storage building (Building 3), the metal gangway receptacle box mounted on the wall was missing a knockout and the cover was not securely fastened or missing;    b) On the north wall of the shipping building (Building 4), an circuit breaker panel cabinet used to supply power for the lights, ceilings fans, etc. had an opening that was not effectively closed; and    c) On an interior wall in the shipping building (Building 4), a Square D circuit breaker panel cabinet used to power shop lights, ceiling fan, a 220-amp plug, and an air compressor, had openings that were not effectively closed.