OSHA Inspection: CHELSEA BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent audit of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:                                                           a) Facility, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, the employer did not conduct an annual audit of the energy control program to ensure that the procedures and requirements of this standard were being followed.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):      a) Welding area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, the right abrasive wheel on a Dayton 8 inch bench grinder (model number 2LKR9, serial number 13120690) was not equipped with a tongue guard.  A gap of approximately 1 and 1/2 inches existed between the abrasive wheel and the frame of the machine.  Employees using the bench grinder where exposed to struck-by and fire hazards while using the bench grinder.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Welding area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, the work rest on the right side of a Dayton 8 inch bench grinder (model number 2LKR9, serial number 13120690) was not adjusted such that the maximum opening between the abrasive wheel and the work rest was 1/8 of an inch or less.  The gap between the abrasive wheel and the work rest was approximately 9/16 of an inch.  Employees using the bench grinder were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3300.00 Reduced

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:      a) Welding area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, an electrical outlet box (110 volt) being used to supply power an angle grinder and a Dayton 8 inch bench grinder was being used as a pendant style device.  The outlet box lacked proper strain relief and was equipped with knockouts.  The knockouts could be displaced by an employee's fingers during use.  Employees using the outlet box were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock.    b) Rebuild area, near red beam, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, an electrical outlet box (110 volt) handing near a red beam was being used as a pendant style device.  The outlet box lacked proper strain relief to be used as a pendant style device.  Knockouts on the sides of the outlet box were missing and taped over.  Employees using the outlet box were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2)(i):  Grounding-type receptacles were not installed only on circuits of the voltage class and current for which they were rated, except as provided in Table S-4 and Table S-5:                                                                 a) Welding area, to left of door leading to shredder area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, an outlet box labeled 'PP-E #2' was equipped receptacles designed for 125 volt/20 amp power.  The outlet box was energized with 200 volt power.  The outlet box created electric shock and fire hazards.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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:  a) Welding area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, a flexible cord (220 volt) that was connected to a Challenger DS-3 transformer (Cat. No. 258-317) was not connected to the transformer so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  The flexible cord was being used to supply power to a Miller brand Millermatic 252 welding machine.  Employees working in the area were exposed to the hazards of electric shock and fire.    b) Shop area, on wall near Line 45, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, the conduit leading into a 110 volt outlet box labeled 'CIR 7' was not connected to the outlet box so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  Employees working in the area were exposed to the hazards of electric shock and fire.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR �1904.32(b)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was incomplete:      a) Jobsite, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  On or about December 11, 2016, a recordable injury that occurred on December 11, 2016 was not listed on the employer's OSHA 300A form or equivalent.  A maintenance technician sustained an injury to his hand while cleaning the saw on Line 45 which resulted in medical treatment beyond first aid.  The injury was not listed on the employers summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300A) as of March 28, 2017.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:  a) Welding area, to left of door leading to shredder area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, the working space about a Challenger DS-3 transformer (cat. no. 258-317) and a Square D brand safety switch (480 volt, 3 phase) was used for storage.  A microwave oven an other materials were being stored on top of the transformer.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and/or cables where attached to building surfaces:   a) Welding area, to left of door leading to shredder area, 565 Cedar Way, Oakmont, PA 15139:  Observed on or about March 28, 2017, a flexible cable (480 volt) being used to supply power to the embosser on Line 45 was attached to pipes and other building structures located near the ceiling.