OSHA Inspection: ROOKS FABRICATION, LLC

Issued

Oct 19, 2017

Abate by

Nov 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  On or about June 21, 2017, training for powered industrial truck operators did not consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being stuck by falling loads.

Issued

Oct 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,738 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about June 21, 2017, shop area, punch end of Piranha ironworker was not guarded.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in point of operation.

Issued

Oct 19, 2017

Abate by

Oct 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8): The employer did not ensure that portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were  transferred from labeled containers and which were not intended for the immediate use of the person doing the transfer, were properly labeled.  On or about June 21, 2017, shop area, gallon containers were not properly labeled.  The product was not used within one shift.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of respiratory illness and/or eye and skin irritation.