OSHA Inspection: ROTHE WELDING, INC.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1793.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplaces were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where their presence was detected:    a) Establishment Break Room- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to diseases directly or indirectly transmitted by rodents such as salmonella and hantavirus. Mice or other vermin were not exterminated or controlled by the employer.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4183.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    a) Shop and Yard- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards by operating a 10-ton Hyster power-operated industrial truck without brakes.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4183.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Slings that were damaged or defective were used:    a) Establishment- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards and falling stock while hoisting steel materials using worn and damaged slings.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  a) Shop- On or about September 20, 2017, the employer has not been inspecting the slings for defects and damage. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards and falling stock while hoisting steel materials using worn and damaged slings.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3585.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinders (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guards having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    a) Shop- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from a broken grinding wheel, work piece chips and sparks while using the Makita 9557NB 4 1/2" Angle Grinder without a guard.     b) Shop- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from a broken grinding wheel and work piece chips and sparks while using the Metabo W780 11,000 RPM 7.2 AMP 4-1/2 inch Angle Grinder without a guard.     c) Shop- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from a broken grinding wheel and work piece chips and sparks while using the Metabo Angle Grinder without a guard.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2988.00 · Current $1322.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour.     a) Shop- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to burn and struck by hazards while welding and grinding at the work table approximately 12 feet from the stored oxygen and acetylene tanks stored together without a non-combustible barrier.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(I): Cylinders were not kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that sparks, hot slag, or flame would not reach them:   a) Along shop wall- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to burn and struck by hazards while welding and grinding at the work table approximately 12 feet from the stored oxygen and acetylene tanks.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8366.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Establishment- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while in the area where fork trucks operated by operators who have not had their training and competence evaluated.        The employer, Rothe Welding, Inc.was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.178(l)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 190857, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1455 Route 212, Saugerties, NY 12477.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15935.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:    a) Establishment- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the overhead cranes that have not been inspected annually for defects since 1/26/16 and working in the area of suspended loads.     The employer, Rothe Welding, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 190857, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1455 Route 212, Saugerties, NY 12477.

Issued

2017-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4780.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    a) Establishment- On or about September 20, 2017, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating the overhead cranes that have not been inspected monthly since 6/1/2012 for defects according to schedule and working in the area of suspended loads.     The employer, Rothe Welding, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 190857, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/24/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1455 Route 212, Saugerties, NY 12477.