OSHA Inspection: WRANGLER PUMPING, INC.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    Employees working near welding cylinders at the northeast corner of the shop that were not secured in an upright position were exposed to struck-by and explosion hazards.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2): Open flame(s) or spark producing equipment, not separated by a partition, were located within 20 feet of spraying area(s):    Employees working in the spray areas while welding work was performed within 20 feet without a partition were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    Employees working around unapproved electrical equipment containing deposits of readily ignitable residue located in the welding and spray areas were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7): Electric lamps outside of but within 20 feet of spraying area(s), and not separated therefrom by partition(s), were not protected from mechanical injury by suitable guards or by location:    Employees of Wrangler Pumping working in the welding and spray areas are exposed to explosion hazards because the overhead lights used for the spray area were not protected from mechanical injury.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(5): Electric motor(s) driving exhaust fan(s) for spray booth(s) were located inside the booth(s):    Employees of Wrangler Pumping working in the welding and spray areas are exposed to explosion hazards because the mobile fan used to provide ventilation in the spray area is equipped with an electric motor.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:    Employees of Wrangler Pumping working in the welding and spray areas are exposed to explosion hazards because deposits of combustible residue had been allowed to build up along the walls, floors, doors, and tarp among other locations.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed. Approved metal waste cans were not provided wherever rags or waste were impregnated with finishing material; and all such rags or waste were not deposited therein immediately after use. The contents of waste cans were not properly disposed of at least once daily or at the end of each shift.   Employees of Wrangler Pumping working in the welding and spray areas are exposed to explosion hazards because old paint cans were not being removed from the spray area.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    Employees of Wrangler Pumping required to wear tight fitting half face respirators while painting in the spray in area were exposed to chemical and medical hazards because they were not provided a written respiratory program.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  Employees of Wrangler Pumping required to wear tight fitting half face respirators while painting in the spray area were exposed to chemical and medical hazards because medical evaluations were not conducted on those employees.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  Employees of Wrangler Pumping required to wear tight fitting half face respirators while painting in the spray area were exposed to chemical hazards because they were not provided a fit test prior to use.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  Employees of Wrangler Pumping required to wear tight fitting half face respirators while painting in the spray area were exposed to chemical and medical hazards because they were not provided comprehensive, understandable training.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 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)(a):    In the welding area on the west side of main shop, employees engaged in welding activities with unguarded grinders were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:    In the spray area on the west side of the main shop, employees engaged in painting activities with unguarded fans were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:     The employer did not ensure oxygen cylinders at the east end of the shop, not in use were stored away from acetylene cylinders, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.    Employees of Wrangler Pumping were exposed to electrical shock hazards while working around the switch board located on the south wall, west end of the welding area because it was missing a knockout.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    Employees of Wrangler Pumping Inc., were exposed to electrical shock hazards while working around outlets and switches that did not have faceplate:    a). Electrical outlet along north wall next to airline for plasma    b). Electrical switch along north wall next to airline for plasma    c). Electrical outlet along north wall, west of the overhead door just before the paint area,

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    Employees of Wrangling Pumping working with the paints in the spray area were exposed to chemical hazards because they were not provided a written hazard communication program for the paints they were using.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers did not obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produced or imported:   Employees of Wrangling Pumping working with the paints in the spray area were exposed to chemical hazards because they were not provided safety data sheets for the paints they were using.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Employees of Wrangling Pumping working with the paints in the spray area were exposed to chemical hazards because they were not trained on the hazards of the paints they were using.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $406.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7): "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms.    Wrangler Pumping did not provide its employees with "No Smoking" signs around the spray area.