OSHA Inspection: THERMAL PIPE SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv):  Ventilation. Every inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system.     On or about April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer transfers flammable chemicals, from a 55gallon drum to a 5 gallon pail, inside of a room that did not have adequate ventilation installed, exposing employees to inhalation hazards.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected.    On or about April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure 55 gallon storage drums with flammable chemicals and the 5 gallon pails used to transfer chemicals were properly grounded, exposing employees to fire and/or explosion hazards.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    On or about April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees operating a powered industrial truck were trained and evaluated to safely operate the vehicle, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    On or about April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure all openings within a box were effectively covered, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer installed an electrical extension cord into the crack of the concrete floor and used it as permanent wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $724.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent.    On or about April 19, 2017, the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes.  On or about April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the high pressure compressed air wand that employees used for cleaning equipment was reduced to 30 p.s.i., exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $406.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).    On or about April 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure a guard was provided for an abrasive wheel grinder being used by employees, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.