OSHA Inspection: R. C. TECHNICAL WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $12,471

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  a)  At the worksite where a metal dome, used as a work platform, was not guarded with standard railings.  The top of the dome was approximately 5 feet 5 inches above the ground.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,423 · Current $2,423

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(3): Steps were not uniformly spaced and sloped with a rise of not less than nine inches (23 cm), nor more than ten inches (25.4 cm), and a depth of not less than seven inches (18 cm):  a) On July 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the rise of each step of a mobile ladder stand was more than 10 inches.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,029 · Current $3,029

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(b): 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    a) At the facility, the Shaw (115128) 25-ton overhead crane was not inspected.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:   a) At the worksite where the pendant control for a 25-ton double girder overhead crane, Shaw box serial #35932, had a function control button that was not legible.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,423 · Current $2,423

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:  a) At the worksite where the lifting hook on a 25-ton Shaw overhead crane had the safety latch held open with duct tape, thereby preventing the loads from being securely attached.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  a) At the  worksite where an alloy steel sling anging from a 25-ton Shaw crane hookdid not have permanently affixed, durable identification that stated the size, grade, rated capacity and reach.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s):  a) At the worksite where a makeshift lifting hook attached to an alloy chain sling hanging from a 25-ton Shaw dual bridge crane was in use.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,423 · Current $2,423

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:  a) At the worksite where the work rests of a DeWALT, Heavy Duty bench grinder, Model DW758, Serial Number 2013 32-YL93166 were more than one-eight of an inch from the grinding wheel.