OSHA Inspection: FOX PORTABLE WELDING, LLC

Issued

2019-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1136.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites.  (a) New Edger Line: On or about March 27, 2019 and at times prior, employees were using a 110v Dewalt grinder that was plugged into an extension cord that was submerged in water.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $1516.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  (a) New Edger Line: On or about March 27, 2019 and at times prior, an employee was exposed to an approximately 12.5 ft. fall while performing fabrication on the second floor.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7): A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device was not used to keep compressed gas cylinder(s) from being knocked over while in use:  (a) New Edger Line: On or about March 27, 2019 and at times prior, an acetylene bottle was not secured.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.