OSHA Inspection: TEXAS MACHINE WORKS

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    On or about November 28, 2016, the workshop was not kept clean, orderly and in a sanitary condition.  This condition exposed employees to slip, trips and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(b)(2): An existing gantry crane constructed and used by employees after August 31, 1971, does not meet the design specifications of the American National Standard Safety Code for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, ANSI B30.2.0-1967, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.    On or about November 28, 2016, employee used a gantry crane where the rated load was not plainly marked on each side of the crane (ANSI B30.20-1967 Section 2-1.1.1).  This condition exposed employees to struck-by and caught-in between hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:     On or about November 28, 2016, employees used two bench grinders that were not provided with work rest.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceed one-fourth inch.    On or about November 28, 2016, employees used two bench grinders where a tongue guard was not provided for the grinding wheel.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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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.    On or about Nov. 28, 2016, the Boye & Emmes lathe driving belt pulley ingoing nip point and rotating pulleys were not guarded.  These conditions exposed employees to caught-in between hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears were not guarded by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), or (f)(1)(iii):    On or about Nov. 28, 2016, the gears and gear box from two lathe machines were not guarded.  These conditions exposed employees to caught-in between hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:      On or about November 28, 2016, employees were using a right angle head portable grinder that was not provided with a guard. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location.  Assigned storage spaces were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.      On or about November 28, 2016, Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders were not secured or protected from being knocked over or damaged in the stored area. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.    On or about November 28, 2016, Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders were stored less than 20 feet apart. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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.    On or about November 28, 2016, the power strip used to connect equipment was not grounded.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter shall be effectively closed.    On or about November 28, 2016, multi-conductor cable and electrical wires entering a knife switch box and control box servicing lathes were not protected from abrasion.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.     On or about November 28, 2016, receptacle, a lathe control box and "j-box" were not provided with cover plates.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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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.    On or about November 28, 2016, welder machine flexible power cord and receptacle cord were used as substitute of a fixed wiring and attached to building surface.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about November 28, 2016, the power cord and control box wiring on lathe machines and extension cord used in the shop were not used in continuous lengths without splice. These conditions exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    On or about November 28, 2016, employees were using flexible extension cords and power boxes that were not provided with a strain relief for cables.  These conditions exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.