OSHA Inspection: TEXAS ORNAMENTAL IRON, LTD.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:    The employer did not ensure the rated load of the crane was marked on each side of the 2-ton overhead crane, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  The employer did not conduct monthly hook inspections with certification records for a 2-ton overhead crane exposing employee to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  Employer did not conduct monthly chain inspections with a certification records for a 2-ton overhead crane exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s):  Employer did not ensure hoist hook and pendant box were replaced promptly as needed for safe operation of a 2-ton overhead crane exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Employees operating unguarded drill presses to drill holes in metal were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards..

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $489.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    Employer did not ensure that a carbon monoxide cylinder was secured and exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  The employer did not ensure damaged cables on the welding machines were replaced and exposed employees to electric shock hazards..

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $652.00 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:    Employer did not ensure equipment such as hand grinders and welders were not plugged into flexible cords with damaged insulation and exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Employer did not ensure a flexible cord attached to a junction box was not used to provide electric current to a welding machine.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  The employer did not ensure a flexible cord used to supply electric current to a grinder was grounded and exposed employees operating the equipment to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  Employer did not ensure a junction box attached to a flexible cord supplying electric current to a welding machine had a cover, exposing employees to electric shock hazard.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $652.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    Employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program was established and implemented for employees who used paints, primers, thinner and cleaning chemicals in the work area and exposed them to adverse health effects.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  Employer did not ensure safety data sheets for the paints, primer, xylene and mineral spirits were accessible to employees in their work area.

Issued

2017-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Employer  did not ensure employees were provided information and training on the hazards of the chemicals in the work area.