OSHA Inspection: AXIS PIPE AND TUBE, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,652 · Current $3,991 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following:    On or about April 16, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees were conducting maintenance by accessing the hydro tester through the walking grate opening from the top floor by climbing down onto the piping approximately 15 feet high from the lowest level below, exposing employees to a fall hazard, while standing and walking on the pipes.

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,652 · Current $3,991 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  Note: The training shall include the following- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(C) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.  On or about April 16, 2018, and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting maintenance activities on the hydro tester were trained in lockout as authorized personnel, exposing employees to the hazards created by unexpected reenergization of energy sources.

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,652 · Current $3,991 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(i): All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was not relieved, disconnected, restrained or otherwise rendered safe after the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices:  On or about April 16, 2018, and at time prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting maintenance activities on the hydro tester locked out all potentially hazardous stored energy, exposing employees to the hazards created by unexpected reenergization of energy sources.

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,989 · Current $2,993 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  On or about April 16, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees were trained to render first aid when the nearest hospital/clinic was not in close proximity to the site, exposing employees to the hazards of delayed treatment.

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,652 · Current $3,991 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(A): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or by location in a room, vault, or similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons:  On or about April 16, 2018, and at times prior thereto, electrical high voltage rooms have open panels that were not guarded against accidental contact and the rooms were not made accessible to only qualified personnel, exposing employees to a shock hazard.