BAYOU LA BATRE, AL —
OSHA Inspection: WILLIAMS FABRICATION, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of WILLIAMS FABRICATION, INC. in 9335 SEAFOOD HOUSE ROAD, BAYOU LA BATRE, AL 36509 (NAICS 336612). OSHA activity number 341534097.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WILLIAMS FABRICATION, INC.
- Site address
- 9335 SEAFOOD HOUSE ROAD
- City
- BAYOU LA BATRE
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 36509
- Mailing
- 9335 SEAFOOD HOUSE ROAD, BAYOU LA BATRE, AL 36509
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 336612
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,317 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees when using a portable angle grinder without the side/auxiliary handle installed: a) Angle grinders: On or about June 8, 2016 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the auxiliary handles were used which exposed employees to amputations and other injuries related to being struck by the spinning abrasive disc.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2317
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,390 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: a) Hull 124 (bottom): On or about June 8, 2016 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure standard railings were installed and used which exposed employees to falls up to 9-feet. b) Office Building (entrance): On or about June 8, 2016 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure standard railings were installed and used which exposed employees to falls up to 3-feet 9-inches.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $1390
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,390 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: a) Yard, used oxygen cylinder: On or about June 8, 2016, the employer did not ensure the cylinder was secured in the upright position which exposed employees to being struck by and other hazards associated with the cylinder falling over. b) Yard, full carbon dioxide cylinder: On or about June 8, 2016, the employer did not ensure the cylinder was secured in the upright position which exposed employees to being struck by and other hazards associated with the cylinder falling over. c) Yard's used cylinder rack, used Argon cylinder: On or about June 8, 2016, the employer did not ensure the cylinder was secured in the upright position which exposed employees to being struck by and other hazards associated with the cylinder falling over.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $1390
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,726 · Current $2,300 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place: a) Hyster 300 forklift: On or about June 8, 2016 and at times prior there to, the employer did not ensure the load chart was posted which exposed employees to forklift related hazards related to tripping over and being struck by the forklift or falling load.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2300
- — Z (S) $2726
1910.178 Q01
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel: a) Hyster 300 forklift: On or about June 8, 2016 and at times prior there to, the employer did not ensure steering wheel horn and/or an equivalent manually operated safety device was operational during forklift operations which exposed employees to forklift related hazards such as but not limited to being struck by the forklift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341534097.
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