OSHA Inspection: AMCO STEEL FABRICATION, LLC

Issued

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3802.00 · Current $1901.00 Reduced

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:    Warehouse: On November 4, 2016, and times prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards from the use of a Central Machinery 10 inch, 12 speed Bench Drill Press (SN: 366851318) which was used to drill metal components and was not anchored to a fixed location.

Issued

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a): Safety guard(s) for portable abrasive wheel(s) did not cover the spindle end, and flange projections:    Warehouse: On or about November 4, 2016 employee(s) performing grinding processes on structural steel components were exposed to struck-by hazards from the use of a Dewalt 4-1/2 inch Angle Grinder (Model D28402, SN: 083149)  which was missing a grinding wheel guard.

Issued

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8873.00 · Current $4563.00 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) Warehouse: On or about November 4, 2016, and times prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from a damaged 220V electrical outlet box used to power a Craftsman 5 HP 33 GAL Air Compressor.     (b) Warehouse: On or about November 4, 2016, and times prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from a power switch with exposed electrical wiring on a Craftsman 5 HP 33 GAL Air Compressor.

Issued

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Warehouse: On November 4, 2016, and tines prior thereto, employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical cord used to power a Craftsman 5 HP 33 GAL Air Compressor that was missing strain relief.

Issued

2017-02-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant 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:  Warehouse: On or about November 4, 2016, employee(s) were exposed to struck-by and high pressure system hazards from compressed gas cylinders that contained gases such as, but not limited to, Argon/Carbon Dioxide (75%/25%), that were unsecured.