OSHA Inspection: CABRERA WELDING SERVICE CORP.

Issued

2018-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:   a)  Worksite, Exterior - Employees working under a residential home were not wearing protective helmets while installing steel beams overhead; on or about 8/21/17.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:  a) Worksite -  Employees were using a Ryobi grinder with a 4in blade to cut steel.  The grinder was missing the guard; on or about 8/21/17.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.351(b)(4): Welding cable(s) in use were in need of repair:    a) Worksite - Employees were welding steel while using a Miller Bobcat 225 Stick Welder.  Employees were using ripped welding cables repaired with electrical tape; on or about 8/21/17.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1663.00

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 to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a)  Worksite, Exterior - Employees were using a Ryobi 4 inch grinder to cut steel.  Inner wiring was pulled out of the strain relief; on or about 8/21/17.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:   a) Worksite  -  Employees used an 8ft A-frame ladder in the closed position to gain access to the work area while installing a steel I-Beam; on or about 8/21/17.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.