OSHA Inspection: PRO TANK PRODUCTS

Issued

2017-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):  (a) Pro Tank Products Shop:  On August 3, 2016 and at times prior employees were exposed to skin abrasions and lacerations while using an unguarded DeWalt model portable grinder.  (b) Pro Tank Products Shop:  On August 3, 2016 and at times prior employees were exposed to skin abrasions and lacerations while using an unguarded Bosch model portable grinder.

Issued

2017-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  (a) Pro Tank Products shop:   On August 3, 2016 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the event of compressed gas bottles being tipped over. Compressed gas bottles such as, but not limited to Argon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide were stored without safety caps in the shop.

Issued

2017-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Pro Tank Products Shop: On August 3, 2016 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards while using an unapproved outlet to energize an electric welder.

Issued

2017-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose; and each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)  Northern bay Pro Tank Products shop:   On August 3, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to not having a faceplate covering a wall outlet on the north side of the shop.  (b) Northern bay Pro Tank Products shop: On August 3, 2016 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to an energized electrical panel junction box with the covers removed.

Issued

2017-01-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Pro Tank Products shop:  On or about August 3, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards associated with a strain pull of a flexible cord powering an electric welder.