OSHA Inspection: CACTUS VARIED INDUSTRIES LLC

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5543.00 · Current $2756.00 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 were exposed to struck-by hazards from compressed gas cylinders that were not stored properly:    a). Oxygen cylinders on the north wall were not chained/secured to prevent displacement

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $5431.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv): Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters were not protected with approved automatic sprinklers:    Employees were exposed to fire/explosion hazards when working in spray booths not equipped with automatic sprinklers or other approved systems.    a). East end spray booth

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $5104.00

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.    Employees engaged in using the spray booths were exposed to flame and explosion hazards because "No smoking" signs were not posted at all spraying areas:    a). East end spray booth

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $4593.00 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:    The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for employees required to work in the spray booths and exposed them to adverse health effects from exposure to chemical hazards.

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 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):    The employer did not provide fit tests for employees required to use a respirator while working in the spray booths; exposing employees to hazardous atmospheric conditions.

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9239.00 · Current $8315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy:    The employer did not have written energy control procedures for the press brakes exposing employees to amputation and struck by hazards.

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $6431.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    The motor housing on the metal roller was not guarded exposing employees to caught by hazards.

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9239.00 · Current $8315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    Employees working around the 120/208 electrical panel boxes were exposed to electrical hazards because wiring were not protected against accidental contact with live parts:    a). North wall underneath the divide    b). Pillar on the east side of the shop where the welders work

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5543.00 · Current $2756.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.    Employees engaged in work in and around the west end spray area were exposed to electrical hazards because an electrical cord was being run through a hole cut in the side of the spray booth.

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1299.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:    Employees working with the Komatsu FG25 forklift were exposed to hazards because the nameplate was not maintained in a legible condition.

Issued

2018-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  In the spray west end spray area employees engaged in operating the gantry cranes are exposed to struck-by hazards because hooks are not being certified a serial number or other identifier of the hook inspected.