OSHA Inspection: ROYAL BRIDGE, INC.

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:  a) Welding Shop - On or about 5/11/16, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the angle grinder was not equipped with the guard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2): Moving part(s) of equipment exposed to contact by employees or which otherwise created a hazard, were not guarded:  a) Welding Shop - On or about 5/11/16, the horizontal band saw was not guarded properly to prevent contact with the blade.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.303(c)(1): Floor stand or bench mounted abrasive wheel(s), used for external grinding, were not provided with safety guards (protection hoods):    a) Barge - On or about 5/11/16 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the bench grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard .    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.303(c)(2): Floor or bench mounted grinder(s) were not provided with work rests:   a) Barge - On or about 5/11/16, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the bench grinder was not equipped with work rests.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7): A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device was not used to keep compressed gas cylinder(s) from being knocked over while in use:  a) Barge - On or about 5/11/16,  employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when acetylene cylinders were not secured to prevent from tipping over.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) Cheatham Dam - On or about 5/11/16, respirators were not stored to prevent contamination.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a) Cheatham Dam- On or about 5/11/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the ground prong on an extension cord was missing.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  a) Barge- On or about 5/11/16, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an outside outlet was not protected against water accumulation in that it was missing the cover.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 3, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   (a) Barge - On or about 5/11/16,   strain relief was not provided on the power cord for the bench grinder.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).