OSHA Inspection: POORMAN'S WELDING AND FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $2558.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of a 5kW Class IV Carbon Dioxide laser (far-infrared ray with 10.6 micrometer wavelength) which can cause severe burns to the eyes and skin.    a) Fabrication Area - On or prior to June 4, 2019, the Mitsubishi ML3718LVP laser cutter was not operated and maintained to protect employees from exposure to Class IV laser hazards. The guard for the laser was in the lowered position and the operators and nearby employees did not utilize laser safety eye wear while the laser was in operation.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $2558.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations:  (a)  SHOP AREA - Employee(s) were tack welding parts using a Millermatic 350P MIG welder, and the employee(s) were not using any eye or face protection, on or about June 4, 2019.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2728.00 · Current $2046.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a)  SAW ROOM - Employees used the Standard Electrical Tool 12 inch bench grinder SN: 28334, and the work rests for both wheels were adjusted beyond the one eighth maximum opening, on or about June 4, 2019.  (b)  SHOP AREA - Employees used the Dayton 2LKR9 8 inch bench grinder SN: 120605363, and the work rests for both wheels were adjusted beyond the one eighth maximum opening, on or about June 4, 2019.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a)  SHOP AREA - Employee(s) used the Dayton 2LKR9 pedestal grinder to sharpen drill bits, and the tongue guard on both grinding wheels exceeded the quarter inch maximum, on or about June 4, 2019.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $2558.00 Reduced

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)  FABRICATION SHOP - Employee(s) used the Adira QHD-15030 press brake (SN: 4958/9264) to fabricate parts as small as four inches by four inches square, which required the employees to place their fingers as close as two inches from the die, and there were no types of guarding installed and no safe work distance program that had been implemented, on or about June 4, 2015.  (b)  FABRICATION SHOP - Employee(s) used the Standard Industrial Corp EV350-10 press brake (SN: F316 - 2257) to fabricate parts as small as six inches wide by ten feet long, which required the employees to place their fingers as close as three inches from the die, and there were no types of guarding installed and no safe work distance program that had been implemented, on or about June 4, 2015.  (c)  FABRICATION SHOP - Employee(s) used the Standard Industrial Corp AB600-16-20 press brake (SN: F8051421) to fabricate parts, and there were no types of guarding installed and no safe work distance program that had been implemented, on or about June 4, 2015.  (d)  FABRICATION SHOP - Employee(s) used the Wysong 150-6 press brake (SN: PB21-116) to fabricate parts as small as four inches by four inches square, which required the employees to place their fingers as close as two inches from the die, and there were no types of guarding installed and no safe work distance program that had been implemented, on or about June 4, 2015.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  (a)  FACILITY WIDE - The employer had not certified that the workplace hazard assessment had been completed, on or about June 4, 2019.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.