OSHA Inspection: PREMIER INDUSTRIES, L.L.C.

Issued

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:   On or about April 4, 2019, at the BC shop, the employer allowed the employee to utilized a 6" bench grinder (Dewalt dw765/ SN 45-YL0130) without a work rest support. The employee uses the bench grinder to clean bolts.

Issued

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    On or about April 4, 2019, at the BC shop, the employer did not assure that all the three portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check.     Instance A  By the north side of the BC shop, the fire extinguisher tags show it was last inspected  November 2016.    Instance B  By the south side of the BC shop, the fire extinguisher tags show it was last inspected  November 2016.

Issued

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 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 (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  On or about April 4, 2019, at the BC shop, the employer failed to ensure that oxygen, propane, and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored separately or separated by a fire-resistant barrier to protect employees from the hazards of fire and explosion.

Issued

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4546.00 · Current $2728.00 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:    On or about April 4, 2019, at the BC shop, the employer allowed an employee to use an angular grinder with a damaged cord that was powered by a damaged extension cord while performing welding activities.

Issued

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4546.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power-operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use.      On or about April 4, 2019, at the BC shop, the employer failed to ensure an angle grinder (Dewalt DWE 43114N/ SN 457459) was equipped with a guard. The employee was using the angle grinder to grind the side of a roll-off dumpster.

Issued

2019-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4546.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition.       On or about April 4, 2019, at the BC shop, the employer allowed an employee to utilized a Dewalt angle grinder (model-   DWE 43114N/ SN 457459) to grind the side of a roll-off dumpster without the use of the side handle.