OSHA Inspection: BANNER & SIGN XPRESS CO

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):      On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this facility, the employer did not ensure that the abrasive wheel machine was guarded.

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this facility, the Work rests on grinding machinery were not adjusted properly.

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this facility, the distance between the abrasive wheel peripheries and the adjustable tongues at the top were not adjusted properly.

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:      On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this establishment, employees used an electrical outlet with a missing face plate.

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1:    On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this banner and sign shop, the working space in  between electrical switchboard panel and storage cabinet for chemicals and paints was less than 3 feet.

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this facility, employees were using extension cords where the outer insulation had pulled away from a cracked strain relief device:  a. extension cord connected to the Miller ARC welding generator; b. extension cord connected to the outlet of back gate of the welding shop; c. extension cord connected to the lights of the welding shop; and, d. extension cord use at back gate of the fabrication shop.

Issued

Jul 15, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   On or about April 5th, 2016, and times prior thereto, at this facility, the employer had not established or implemented a respiratory protection program when employees were required to wear tight-fitting respirators when painting and putting the protective chemicals on banners and signs.  An effective respiratory protection program would include, but not limited to:  a.    Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the work place; b.    medical evaluation of employees required to wear respirators; c.    a valid fit testing procedures for each type of tight-fitting respirators; d.    procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and maintaining           respirators; and, e.    training of employees in the proper use of respirators.