OSHA Inspection: JRV FABRICATING

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    Shop work table area:  On or about October 09, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards to the eyes and face when performing welding processes while using a welding helmet with compromised surface and lens integrity.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $681 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):    Shop area, chop saw table:  On or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while using a Dewalt table-top chop saw with a missing guard to cut piped handrails for custom fabricated railing.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,415 · Current $724 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    Shop area, work table one: On or about October 09, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using a Dewalt angle grinder with a broken side handle.    Shop area, work table two: On or about October 09, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using a Dewalt angle grinder with a worn down grind wheel.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):  Shop area, work table one: On or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using a Dewalt angle grinder without a safety guard covering the depressed center grind wheel.  Shop area, work table two: On or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using a Dewalt angle grinder without a safety guard covering the center grind wheel.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  Shop area, table one: On or about October 09, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a Dewalt portable grinder with damage to the electrical sheath on the cord.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Shop area table one: on or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by and electrical hazards while using a portable Dewalt angle grinder with missing guards, broken handle, and an exposed inner electrical wiring sheath that was not taken out of service.  Shop area table two: on or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using a portable Dewalt angle grinder with missing guards that was not taken out of service.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      Shop floor work area near work table one:  On or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while working near an opened QO Load Center electrical box with a missing circuit breaker cover.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  Metal shop work area, near electrical box:  On or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using an extension cord that was attached to the overhead rafter and used as a power source for equipment such as but not limited to Dewalt portable grinders.

Issued

Jan 10, 2020

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $309 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.      Shop floor, 245 Hobart Street, San Antonio, TX. 78237.  On or about October 09, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees handling and working with chemicals such as but not limited to xylene, an irritant, were not provided information on the hazards of working with the chemicals.