OSHA Inspection: CARDINAL TANK (CTC) CBT BOILER CORP (CBT)

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8873.00 · Current $8873.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to hoisting/ rigging hazard, struck-by hazard when lifting a 2000 lb steel plate with a manual chain hoist:    Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    The employer was constructing a steel tank 18 ft long by 8 ft wide by 16 ft tall; when attempting to lift a 2,000 lb steel plate with a manual chain hoist the hoist dragged the steel plate sideways striking an employee.      a) The employee operating the manual chain hoist was not standing in a safe location clear of the load; the hoist chain was not rigged long enough to allow the operator to stand off to the side of the 8 ft wide steel plate being lifted.    b) The hoisting chain was connected to the steel plate by tieing the chain in a knot; rigging shackles were not used.     c) The manual chain hoist was not centered over the load; was 4ft off center causing the hoist to drag the plate sideways; nor was a tag line used to control the load being lifted.       AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:    Comply with industry standard ANSI/ASME B30.16  Overhead Hoists; Installation, Use and Inspection which states:    --- par 16-1.3.3 which states: Hoists shall be installed in locations that will allow movement of the operator to stay clear of the load.     --- par 16-2.1.2 c) (6) which states: Hook latches, if used, shall be inspected for proper operation.     --- par 16-3.1.2 b) which states: The load shall be attached to the load hook by a suitable means.    --- par 16-3.1.2 g) which states:  Hoists shall not be operated unless the hoist is centered over the load& Should it be necessary to pick a load which is not centered  under the hoist unit, precautions shall be taken to control the swing of the load when it is picked clear of its support.        NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $6338.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and regulatory requirements for controlling and eliminating hazards in the workplace:     a)  Employee safety training was not provided to ensure proper rigging and hoisting was used when lifting a steel plate.    Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $6338.00

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29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tools that were designed to accommodate guards were not equipped with the guards when they were in use, to protect the operator and employees nearby from hazards such as ingoing nip point, rotating parts, flying chips, or sparks:     a) Electric grinders did not have guards; 2 (red) Milwaukee grinders and one (blue) Bosch grinder. Employer was using grinders for electric welding operations when constructing a steel tank. Employees were exposed to laceration hazard.     Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $5070.00

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29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9): Compressed gas cylinders were not secured in an upright position at all times, accept, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried:    a) A compressed gas Oxygen cylinder was standing unsecured in the work area; employer was constructing a steel tank on site in the tank house on the roof of a building. Employees were exposed to fire/explosion hazard or struck by the tank if it tips over.     Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $6338.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1296.405(b)(1): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a) The electric welder machine fusebox had several unused cable attachment openings that were not closed. Employees were exposed to electric shock hazard, 110 v.     Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $5070.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws;     a) The welding machine fuse box had electric wires entering with no wire connection fittings; the wire connections can pull loose causing a short circuit or loss of electric ground protection. Employees were exposed to electric shock hazard; 110 v.       Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(v): Flexible cords and cables were not protected by bushings or fittings where passing through holes in covers, outlet boxes, or similar enclosures;     a) The welding machine fuse box had electric wires entering with no wire connection fittings; the wires were exposed to damage from metal edges of the box.  Employees were exposed to electric shock hazard; 110 v.    Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $6338.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a) The electric grinder power cord was damaged where the cable insulation was broken. Employees were exposed to electric shock hazard, 110v.     Location: 519 8th Ave, New York, N.Y.    On or about  2/27/2017    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.