OSHA Inspection: TITUSVILLE ENTERPRISES

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Oct 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,735 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102M104

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, dust collection system for the coating line in Bay C, on or about December 9, 2019 and times prior thereto:  Employees were potentially exposed to fire and deflagration hazards from a dust collector that was located inside the building.  The Farr Tenkey dust collection system was located inside the building at the coating line in Bay C.  The dust collector processed combustible dust.    B.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, dust collection system for the coating line in Bay C, on or about December 9, 2019 and times prior thereto:  Employees were potentially exposed to fire and deflagration hazards from a dust collector that was not equipped with devices and systems to prevent the propagation of deflagration and associated flame fronts from the dust collector, and through the associated dust collection system duct work.  The Farr Tenkey dust collection system was not equipped with approved devices to prevent the propagation of deflagration and associated flame fronts throughout the dust collection system.  The dust collection systems serviced the coating line in Bay C.  The dust collector processed combustible dust.

Issued

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,735 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, maintenance shop area / tool room, on or about November 15, 2019 and times prior thereto:  Electrical boxes containing live wires and an electrical disconnect were not provided with covers.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, maintenance shop area / tool room, behind refrigerator, on or about November 15, 2019 and times prior thereto:  An electrical outlet box had an open knockout that was not effectively closed.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose, and in completed installations, outlet boxes did not have covers, faceplates, or fixture canopies:    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, maintenance shop area / tool room, behind refrigerator, on or about November 15, 2019 and times prior thereto:  An electrical outlet box was not equipped with a cover plate.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,441 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, maintenance shop area / tool room, at the work bench, on or about December 9, 2019 and times prior thereto:  A flexible cord was wired from a snap switch box to a cord cap to power an overhead lighting fixture above the work bench.  The flexible cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 8, 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 exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, maintenance shop area / tool room, at the work bench, on or about December 9, 2019 and times prior thereto:  A flexible cord was wired from a snap switch box to a cord cap to power an overhead lighting fixture above the work bench.  The flexible cord had damage to the outer jacket.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 8, 2020

Abate by

Jun 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,441 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    A.)  Titusville Enterprises dba Titusville Fabricators, 191 Howard Street, Franklin, PA  16323, maintenance shop area / tool room, on or about November 15, 2019 and times prior thereto:  Employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards from loose wooden blocks used for flooring within the facility.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:  Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.