OSHA Inspection: THE GC BROACH COMPANY

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3298.00 · Current $1979.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):  Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers, vehicles, and equipment without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container, vehicles, or equipment:    On or about January 31, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas flammable liquid having flash point of -2 degrees C (28 degree F) was dispensed into a smaller container without being effectively grounded and bonded to electrically interconnect the containers to prevent static discharge during dispensing operation exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:    On or about January 31, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the paint areas electrical outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures observed approximately 15 feet from spraying area were not the type approved for Class I, Division 2, hazardous locations.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 degrees F or solvents having flashpoints not less than those normally used in the spray operation:    On or about January 31, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the paint are employees were using paint thinner having flashpoint of -2 degrees C (28 degree F) as a solvent for cleaning operations.  This exposes employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3298.00 · Current $1979.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.140(d)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that personal fall arrest systems were rigged in such a manner that the employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) or contact a lower level:      On or about January 31, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the assembly bay area employees working on top of a unit approximately 15-ft. high were exposed to fall hazards when provided with personal fall arrest systems which were not rigged in such a manner that would prevent the employees from contacting the floor in  a fall.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4673.00 · Current $2804.00 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:    On or about January 31, 2018, and at times prior thereto, at the shear area employees were allowed to operate a shear having openings on the sides of the machine were not provided with guards.   Employees were exposed to hazards of amputation.