OSHA Inspection: WEST SIDE FABRICATION LLC

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

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:  a) Main and Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to severe laceration and amputation hazards while operating the piranha ironworker to bend, punch and shear steel work-pieces while hands were within inches of the point of operation.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while in the vicinity of the piranha ironworker multi-conductor cord that entered the panelboard with no device such as a bushing to prevent direct pull at the panel terminations.  b) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while in the vicinity of and operating the powered chain hoist without a strain relief device for the pendant.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(i): All 15- and 20-ampere attachment plugs and connectors were not constructed so that there are no exposed current-carrying parts except the prongs, blades, or pins.  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where a terminal screw cover was not provided to protect workers from contacting the energized parts a fluorescent lamp power cord end fitting.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Back Shop: On or about September 16th, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards working near an energized relocatable power tap (power strip) rated for 'household use only' that was plugged into and dangling from an energized outlet over a shop work bench directly adjacent to heavy items including a small automotive battery, heavy metal shafts, and a large container of cat litter that were likely to break RPT case resulting in electrical shock and/or fire.     b) Back Shop, Circuit Breaker Panel, East Wall: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards and fire hazards in that three single pole circuit breakers were connected together with a piece of copper wire used as a makeshift tie handle.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to constant electrical hazards while working in a metal building while flexible power cords passed through wall holes between the interior and exterior of the building to provide power to evaporative coolers on the East side of the building.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

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 other approved means:  a) Main Shop Wash Room: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while working near exposed live conductors of a ceiling mounted blower fan.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:  a) Main Shop Near West Exit: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where a fluorescent light fixture positioned 87 inches (7ft 3in) from the floor was not protected from damage that would result in exposure to live electrical parts.    b) Main Shop Wash Room: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where a fluorescent light fixture positioned 91 inches (7ft 7in) from the floor was not protected from damage that would result in exposure to live electrical parts.    c) Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where a fluorescent light fixture positioned 74.5 inches (6ft 2.5in) from the floor was not protected from damage that would result in exposure to live electrical parts.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards in that workers were exposed to an uncovered conduit pull box containing energized conductors on the exterior of the repurposed paint booth.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:  a) Main Shop Storage Room: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while working near a standard outlet with half of the faceplate missing and metal banding leaning against the outlet box.    b) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while working near six or more wall-mounted, 220v outlet boxes with faceplates that did not effectively cover the opening and protect workers from contacting live electrical conductors.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(vi): An individual disconnecting means was not provided for each motor:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while operating the piranha shear that was not fitted with a disconnect device between the equipment and overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker).    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Main and Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards in that index sheets for circuit panels were incomplete.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $44,342 · Current $44,342

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  a) Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while working near and utilizing a flexible extension cord with a six-inch length of melted conductor insulation and outer sheathing covered with electrical tape.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where the ground conductor in a fluorescent lamp power cord was not connected to the cord end fitting.    b) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where the ground conductor prong was missing from the flexible cord used to power the horizontal band saw.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while working near a flexible cord used as a replacement for the permanent wiring where the cord set began at a wall outlet, run up the wall and crossed the shop wrapped in ceiling joists with the receptacle end hanging near the horizontal band saw.  b)Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while working near a flexible cord in use as a replacement for the permanent wiring where the cord set began at a wall outlet and was tucked behind and wrapped into rigid conduit along the wall to a connection with the cord and plug fluorescent light fixture.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards while in the vicinity of and operating the horizontal band saw powered through a temporary cord hanging from above without a strain relief device.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $44,342 · Current $44,342

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Main and Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to live electrical conductors where panel openings for circuit breakers were not filled or covered.    b) Main Shop Near West Exit: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards at a light fixture with a missing knockout plug ninety-two inches above floor level.  c) Back Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards at the back wall (near flammable locker) where an energized electrical box was missing a faceplate and knockout plug.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,391 · Current $7,391

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Ryobi bench grinder while the work rest was positioned more than one-eighth inch from the periphery of each grinding wheel.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).  West Side Fabrication LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.215(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1134089, citation number 02, item number 001a, and was affirmed as a final order on 5/16/16, with respect to a workplace located at 2120 Naegele Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Main Shop: On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Ryobi bench grinder without tongue guards to reduce the upper opening to one-quarter inch or less from the periphery of each grinding wheel.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).  West Side Fabrication LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.215(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1134089, citation number 02, item number 001b, and was affirmed as a final order on 5/16/16, with respect to a workplace located at 2120 Naegele Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to minor delays in an emergency exit situation where an exit sign was partially obscured from view.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jan 9, 2018

Abate by

Jan 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) On or about August 30, 2017, and at times prior, workers were exposed to minor injuries and loss of a fire suppression where a fire extinguisher was placed on a counter and not secured from falling.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).