OSHA Inspection: BRENNAN EQUIPMENT AND MANUFACTURING INC.

Issued

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 152016201840A102

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and,      a. Welding Cells/Welding Booths Areas - On or about July 21, 2016, Employee's did not have the knowledge regarding the appropriate adjustment for welding curtains.

Issued

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(ii): Screens. When welding must be performed in a space entirely screened on all sides, the screens shall be so arranged that no serious restriction of ventilation exists. It is desirable to have the screens so mounted that they are about 2 feet (0.61 m) above the floor unless the work is performed at so low a level that the screen must be extended nearer to the floor to protect nearby workers from the glare of welding.    a. Welding Cells/Aisles/Rows  - On or about July 21, 2016, the employer had mounted welding screens that were not at about two (2) feet above the ground floor. Employees walking on the aisles were exposed to fire sparks.    1. Starting at aisles/rows -  "D" 1 curtains/screens were at approximately 31 " from the ground floor.     2. Starting at aisles/rows - "A" 2 curtains/screens were at approximately 20 " from the ground floor.      The Brennan Equipment and Manufacturing, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.252 (c) ( 1) (ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 917175, citation number (01), item number (2) and was affirmed as a final order on (August 13, 2013), with respect to a workplace located at 730 Central Avenue University Park, IL.