OMAHA, NE —
OSHA Inspection: OMAHA NEON SIGN COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of OMAHA NEON SIGN COMPANY in 1120 N. 18TH STREET, OMAHA, NE 68102 (NAICS 339950). OSHA activity number 342007382.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- OMAHA NEON SIGN COMPANY
- Site address
- 1120 N. 18TH STREET
- City
- OMAHA
- State
- NE
- ZIP
- 68102
- Mailing
- 1120 N. 18TH STREET, OMAHA, NE 68102
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 339950
- Employees
- 70
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
14 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.24 H
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,365 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to fall hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that the stair rail system on the open side(s) of the stars leading from the Letter Room to the Router Area was equipped with a mid rail.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $8365
1910.24 E
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(e): The stairs did not have a uniform combination of rise/tread dimensions. The employer is failing to protect employees from a trip and fall hazard. this was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that the stairs had uniform rises in that the top step before the upper landing area was measured at 12 inches were as the other risers were measured at 8 inches.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $0
1910.106 D02 III
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 19, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,365 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(iii): Flammable or combustible liquid containers were not in accordance with Table H12: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to fire and inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that container(s) used to transfer and hold solvent (Isopropyl Alcohol) in the paint booth area were constructed of approved material in accordance with Table H12.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8365
1910.107 B08
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,972 · Current $4,950 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(8): Each spray booths was not separated from other operations by not less than 3 feet, or by a greater distance, or by such partition or wall as to reduce the danger from juxtaposition of hazardous operations. The employer is failing to ensure that employee is not exposed to fire and inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at the Assembly Area Paint Booth. The employer is failing to ensure that the paint mixing and storage area is not located within 3 feet of the outside metal wall of the Assembly Area Paint Booth.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4950
- — Z (S) $6972
1910.106 E06 II
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,365 · Current $8,300 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to fire and inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that transfer of solvents (Isopropyl Alcohol; flash point of 54 deg; F) during the paint mixing operations was being accomplished in the paint mixing area without a ventilation system.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8300
- — Z (S) $8365
1910.107 E09
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 19, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity. The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to fire and inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that transfer of solvents (Isopropyl Alcohol; flash point of 54 deg; F) during the paint mixing operations was being accomplished with both containers effectively bonded and grounded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 G01 I A
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,577 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that the painter who is wearing a tight-fitting respirator does not have a beard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $5577
1910.242 B
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,365 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to fire and inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that compressed air used for cleaning purposes in the router area is reduced to 30 p.s.i.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $8365
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,183 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to electrical shock hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that the breaker panel was marked to indicate its purpose.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $4183
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,577 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to electric shock hazard. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that openings in 4x4 electrical boxes are effectively closed in the following but not limited to areas. a. Trim Cap behind North Wall the 4x4 electrical box knockouts were removed creating an opening in the box. b. Letter Shop behind the West Workbench the 4x4 electrical box knockouts were removed creating an opening in the box.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $5577
1910.305 G01 III
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,365 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to electrical shock hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that flexible cords are not being used for permanent use on the Northeast side of the Metal Shop by the welding table.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $8365
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to electrical shock hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure the cord being used on the Northeast side of the Metal Shop by the welding table was not spliced.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to electrical shock hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure the cord used to power the heat gun in the Trim Cap area was not putting direct tension on the terminals within the electrical plug.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.107 B05 I
- Issued
- May 23, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained. The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to fire and inhalation hazards. This was most recently documented on January 4, 2017 at 1120 North 18th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that a device was in place to measure the flow of air across the filters in the paint booth.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342007382.
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