OSHA Inspection: E-FAB, INC.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2309.00 · Current $1385.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crush-by the load hazards.    On or about February 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto in the fabrication shop, employees operated a Wright Way two (2) ton overhead hoist with a deformed hook, a missing hook latch, and the hoist was not marked indicating the rating of the hoist.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1847.00 · Current $1108.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:  In the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that the Toyota FD60 forklift with an in-operable horn and missing seatbelt was removed from service exposing employees to crush-by and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  In the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure the Toyota FD 60 forklift was inspected prior to each daily or shift use, exposing employees to crush-by and/or struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1847.00 · Current $1108.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure the Induma SB474 Mill belts and pulleys were guarded, exposing employees to in-running nip points and/or caught-in hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1847.00 · Current $1108.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  In the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that the portable DeWalt grinders abrasive wheels used at the welding station and table were equipped with a safety guard located between the operator and wheel exposing the employees to lacerations hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1847.00 · Current $1108.00 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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  On the south wall at the rear of the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure electrical equipment was free from recognized hazards exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  1. Electrical outlet cover loosely installed exposing the inner electrical wiring.  2. Electrical light switch electrical wiring defective exposing the innr electrical wiring.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1385.00 · Current $831.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(i): Electric equipment was used without the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product could be identified:  At the south west corner of the fabrication shop, electrical cabinets lacked any type of marking that would indicate its manufacturer exposing employees to electrical hazards.    1. Unidentifiable Grey Circuit Breaker Cabinet 2. Unidentifiable Red Circuit Breaker Cabinet

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:        At the south west corner of the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that all electrical circuit breakers were marked exposing employees to shock or injury.  1. Unidentifiable Grey Panel Circuit Breakers 2. Unidentifiable Red Electrical Panel Circuit Breakers

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2078.00 · Current $1247.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  At the south corner of the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that all circuit breaker openings were effectively closed exposing employees to electrical shock injuries.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures approved for the purpose and were not dead front  At the rear west wall of the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure that the electrical wiring, circuit breakers, and electrical conductors inside the cabinet were effectively covered exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1247.00 · Current $748.00 Reduced

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:  In the fabrication shop, the employer did not ensure electrical equipment was provided with strain relief exposing the employees to electrical shock hazards:  1. RIDGID Pipe Threader - electrical cord plug at plug. 2. RIDGID Pipe Threader - foot petal 3. Electrical Extension Cord used at welding and grinding table. 4. Wright Way - Rear Overhead Hoist electrical plug.