OSHA Inspection: SWEETWATER MACHINE & WELDING, INC.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a)  At the facility, employees operating powered industrial trucks had not been trained, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a)  At the facility, where a Caterpiller powered industrial truck with hole in forks was in use.  b)  At the facility, where a Toyota powered industrial truck with holes in forks was in use.  c)  At the facility, where a Toyota powered industrial truck with a horn that did not work was in use.  d)  At the facility, where a Hyster powered industrial truck with hole in forks was in use.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1):  Natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings did not have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it was based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:    a)  At the facility, where the slings used to lift and move heavy metal and products did not have legible identification markings.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(5)(i):  Natural or synthetic fiber rope sling(s) with abnormal wear were not immediately removed from service:  a)  At the shop, where damaged rope slings with broken and cut fibers were not immediately removed from service.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  (a)  At the facility where breakers within a circuit breaker box on the north side of manager's brazing station were not labeled.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,023 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a)  At the facility, electrical panel and breaker boxes on the North wall of brazing station were blocked by florescent light bulb, metal pieces, ladder.  b)  At the facility, electrical panel and breaker boxes on the center West wall were blocked by shovel, metal.   c)  At the facility, electrical panel and breaker boxes on center of shop were blocked by wood, saw, trash and debris exposing employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):  There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a)  At the facility, the flexible cord on the Press brake, wrapped in black tape, and not removed from service, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit.":  a)  At the facility, west side of machine shop was not clearly and visibly marked by a sign reading "Exit."

Issued

Apr 25, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a)  West pole between shops a portable fire extinguisher was blocked.  b)  West side of machine shop portable fire extinguisher was blocked.