OSHA Inspection: WEST WARWICK WELDING, INC.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, employees operated forklifts without undergoing classroom and practical training, nor were employees evaluated for their ability to competently operate the equipment.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, employees operated forklifts without a certification of completed training to do so.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes were not set:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, a forklift operator left a forklift unattended with the forklift blades raised approximately twenty five inches above the shop floor, without setting the handbrake as well.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, employees were exposed to point of operation hazards while operating unguarded Bridgeport milling machines and an unguarded chop saw.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that the pedestal drill press was securely anchored to prevent movement or tip-over.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that the spindle end of a pedestal grinder was guarded.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Worksite   On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that grinding machine tool work rests were on one of the machines, and adjusted to a maximum opening of one-eighth inch on another machine.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:     (a) Worksite:   On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that the tongue guards for abrasive pedestal grinding wheels were in place and adjusted to within one-fourth inch of the wheel.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) through (c)(4):  (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that hand-held grinders used by employees to grind metal surfaces were equipped with guards.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that stored compressed gas cylinders filled with oxygen were separated from stored compressed gas cylinders filled with acetylene and propane, which are flammable materials.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not repair or replace the damaged power cord to the Ipec fourteen inch chop saw.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, employees used a junction box, with knockouts, as an extension cord on the shop floor to bring power to an arc welder.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not maintain a clear working space in front of two circuit breaker panels in the shop area that were used to power equipment.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer did not ensure that each circuit breaker blank opening was covered.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer used an extension cord as a substitute for fixed wiring by plugging it into an outlet in the shop area, and then passing the cord through a small wall hole to power an office heater. The employer also used plastic wire ties to attach an extension cord to an electrical conduit, and then have that cord pass through overhead duct work to provide power to another location.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from using damaged extension cords to power a chop saw and a hand-held grinder.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):   (a) Worksite:  On or about 11/1/2016, the employer had not developed and documented Lockout/Tag-out procedures for the equipment at the worksite.

Issued

Nov 28, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:   (a) Worksite:  On or about, 11/1/2016, the employer had not trained authorized and affected employees on the purpose and function of Lockout/Tag-out.