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OSHA Inspection: R & D METAL FABRICATION, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of R & D METAL FABRICATION, INC. in 2407 SOUTH UNIROYAL RD., OPELIKA, AL 36804 (NAICS 332322). OSHA activity number 343519047.

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Site address
2407 SOUTH UNIROYAL RD.
City
OPELIKA
State
AL
ZIP
36804
Mailing
2407 SOUTH UNIROYAL RD., OPELIKA, AL 36804
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332322
Employees
14
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.451 C02 IV

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 7, 2019
Abate by
Jan 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $2,217 · Current $1,500 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms without being specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:Note:  Preamble to Subpart L promulgated new paragraph (c)(2)(iv) & (v) in final rule to provide guidance. Added provision requires that in the case of fork-lifts, the entire scaffold platform be secured to the forklift.    a)        Paint shop roof:  On or about October 3, 2018 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to fall hazards from working on an unsecured platform used as a man lift bucket to take employee(s) to roof that was 15 feet and 10 inches high.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1500
  • — Z (S) $2217

1926.501 B04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 7, 2019
Abate by
Jan 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $2,956 · Current $1,900 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.  a)     Paint shop roof and skylight:  On October 3, 2018 employee(s) were exposed to falls of 15 feet and 10 inches to a concrete surface below while performing existing skylight removal roofing job tasks and the employer did not ensure use fall arrest systems, covers or an effective guardrail system around such holes.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1900
  • — Z (S) $2956

1926.503 B01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 7, 2019
Abate by
Jan 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  a)     Paint shop roof and skylight:  On October 3, 2018 employee(s) were exposed to falls of 15 feet and 10 inches to a concrete surface below while performing existing skylight removal and replacement roofing job tasks.  The employer failed to ensure employees had written certification of training on fall protection.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.178 L01 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 7, 2019
Abate by
Jan 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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)     Warehouse and shop area: On or about October 9, 2018 and at times prior to, employee(s) are exposed to struck-by and roll over hazards associated with the operation of powered industrial trucks from not ensuring completion of competent operator training as required by the standard which includes classroom type, observation and training of operator.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.178 L06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jan 7, 2019
Abate by
Jan 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:   a)     Yard and shop area: On or about October 9, 2018 and at times prior to, employee(s) are exposed to struck-by and roll over hazards associated with the operation of powered industrial trucks and did not ensure operators were certified in training.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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