OSHA Inspection: WAYNE SHEET METAL AND FABRICATION, LLC.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1756.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) At the site, in the shop, on or about and at times prior to June 7, 2018, the employer did not remove from service a forklift that was modified with a trailer hitch that was attached to the left fork used by employees to move materials around the facility, exposing employees to the struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1756.00 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:    At the facility, in the shop, on June 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure cylinders of acetylene and oxygen were stored at a distance of 20-feet or greater from each other, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1756.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) At the facility, in the shop, on or about and at times prior to June 7, 2018, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees who worked with oxygen and acetylene while performing various welding and cutting activities, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) At the facility, in the shop, on or about and at times prior to June 7, 2018, the employer did not provide training for employees how used acetylene and oxygen who performing various welding and cutting tasks during their work, exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) At the facility, in the shop, the employer did not ensure a door used by employees for access and egress from the shop was marked by a sign reading "Exit."

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) At the facility, in the shop, the employer did not provide for medical evaluations for employees who were required to wear 3M, half-face respirators while performing various tasks such as, but not limited to, spray painting and welding.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) At the facility, in the shop, on or about and at times prior to June 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees who were required to use 3M, half-face respirators were fit tested.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  a) At the facility, in the shop, on or about and at times prior to June 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure the employees who were required to use 3M, half-face, respirators properly stored the respirators after use.

Issued

2018-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) At the facility, in the shop, on or about and at times prior to June 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees who were required to wear 3M respirators were effectively training.