OSHA Inspection: FIRETRACE INTERNATIONAL LLC

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,967 · Current $5,967

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:    (a) ZONE 5- Material was stored on shelves at weights over the load capacity, exposing employees to hazards from falling material.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  (a) TOTAL FLOOD FILL STATION: Inspections of the 2-Ton Contrax Crane were not being conducted, exposing employees to injuries from falling materials in the event of a component failure.  (b) STORAGE AREA: The 1 Ton telescoping gantry crane had not been inspected, exposing employees to injuries from falling materials in the event of a component failure.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,984 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    (a) BLACK WIDOW POWDER ROOM: Employees are required to wear N-95 half mask respirators and the employer has not implemented a respiratory protection program that includes fit testing, proper use and maintenance, training and medical evaluations; exposing employees to inhalation hazards from the improper use and maintenance of respiratory protection.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

Jun 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,984 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) ABC POWDER FILL ROOM- A personal protective equipment hazard assessment was not conducted to evaluate and establish the use of required personal protective equipment such as respirators for employees filling ABC fire extinguishers, exposing them to inhalation and chemical hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $4,282 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) FM FILL STATION- A relocatable power tap was used to provide power to equipment and lighting, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    (b) TOTAL FLOOD FILL STATION - A relocatable power tap was used to provide power to the equipment on the NOVAC fill machine, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) BREAKROOM- A orange extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power the coffee maker, exposing employees to electrical hazards. (b) TOTAL FLOOD FILL STATION- A orange extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power the NOVAC fill machine, exposing employees to electrical hazards. (c) TOTAL FLOOD FILL STATION- A yellow extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power the 2 Ton crane, exposing employees to electrical hazards. (d) WAREHOUSE- A orange extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power the 1 ton crane, exposing employees to electrical hazards. e) FM FILL STATION- A orange extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power the FM200 fill station, exposing employees to electrical hazards. f) AGENT FILL AREA- A orange extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power the yellow relocatable tap, exposing employees to electrical hazards. g) ABC FILL ROOM -A yellow extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to power equipment, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) FM FILL STATION- Flexible cords connected to a relocatable power tap were not provided with strain relief exposing employees to electrocution hazards.