OSHA Inspection: STRAHMAN VALVES, INC.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals:  a) Welding Area - on or about May 20, 2019,  employees were required to wear tight-fitted respirators when performing welding, but the respirators were not stored to protect from damage and contamination.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provided effective training to employees who are required to use respirators:  a) Welding Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees were required to wear tight-fitted respirators when performing welding, but the employer did not ensure employees were provided with effective training on the respirator use and proper maintenance and storage.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service and were placed in service when the examination showed condition(s) that would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle. Examinations were not made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined after each shift.   a) 2801 Bagylos Circle, Bethlehem, PA - on or about May 20, 2019, forklift drivers operated powered industrial vehicles daily, but a pre-operational inspection was not conducted.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) Milling Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees used a Baldor vertical belt sander which had an unguarded pulley on the top belt which was less than seven (7) feet from the work platform.  b) Machine Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees used a Kalamazoo vertical belt sander which had an unguarded pulley on the bottom belt which was less than seven (7) feet from the work platform.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Aug 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Welding Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees operated a Enerpac 100 ton hydraulic press to straighten seals, but the machine was not guarded to protect the operators hands from the point of operation.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Welding Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees operated a Baldor grinder/buffer which was placed atop a pedestal and was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving during operation.  b) Milling Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees operated a Baldor buffer which was placed atop a pedestal and was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving during operation.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a)  Assembly Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees cleaned water from valves using a Milton lever-type air blow gun with rubber tip operating up to 120 p.s.i., and the pressure was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  b) Milling Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees used air nozzle gun to clean metal valves, but the compressed air used was not less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $3,000 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:  a) Assembly Area near Storage Racks - on or about May 20, 2019, full cylinders of oxygen were being stored in direct contact with acetylene and propylene fuel gas cylinders, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Personal protective equipment (PPE), was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees.  a) Welding Area - on or about May 20, 2019, employees were not provided with welding helmets at no cost.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Milling Area - on or about May 20, 2019, a relocatable power tap used to power computer and lighting at a workstation was permanently mounted and was not being used in accordance with the listing and labeling requirements.  b) Assembly/Rack Storage Area - on or about May 20, 2019, a relocatable power tap used to power a computer and printer at a workstation was permanently mounted and was not being used in accordance with the listing and labeling requirements.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:  a) Assembly Area near Storage Racks - on or about May 20, 2019, employees used an extension cord to power a computer that was permanently attached to electrical conduit and used as a substitute for fixed wiring.