OSHA Inspection: QUALITY METAL FABRICATORS, INC.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures:     a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the inadvertent start-up or release of energy during maintenance of equipment such as but not limited to the Shear Lines and conveyor tables, cutting, bending and coil machines, in that, the energy control procedures did not have steps for testing machines or equipment to determine that the isolation for the control of an energy source such as electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic was effective.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the inadvertent start-up or release of energy during maintenance of equipment such as but not limited to the Shear Lines and conveyor tables, cutting, bending and coil machines, in that, the energy control procedures were not inspected at least annually as required.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1): The authorized employee did not have knowledge of the magnitude of the energy before the authorized or affected employee turned off a machine or equipment:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the inadvertent start-up or release of energy during maintenance of equipment such as but not limited to the Shear Lines and conveyor tables, cutting, bending and coil machines, in that, the energy control procedures did not include the magnitude of all energy sources.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the yard area, employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by the load during forklift operations, in that, employees operating forklifts were not provided training since 2008.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the yard area, employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by the load during forklift operations, in that, an evaluation of the forklift operator's performance was not conducted since 2008.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 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. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the Concept 91 MEP Bending Machine did not have a guard at the point of operation.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the small MEP bending machine (mini max 85 V machine), did not have a guard at the point of operation.    c. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the 3 RMS 11 rebar bending machines did not have a guard at the point of operation.    d. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the Arnold 8 rebar bending machine did not have a guard at the point of operation.    e. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the RMS 14 rebar bending machine did not have a guard at the point of operation.    f. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the CRS 18 rebar bending machine did not have a guard at the point of operation.    g. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line "1", employees were exposed to the point of operation, in that, the guard at the point of operation was tied in the up position exposing employees to the moving parts.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the small MEP bending machine, employees were exposed to the rotating guide pulleys, in that, a guard was not provided over the rotating parts.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area under RMS 14 bending machine, employees were exposed to rotating parts under the machine at the operator's side, in that, the guard enclosing the front of the machine was removed and not replaced.    c. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 1, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, at the side of the shear line table two guards were missing exposing employees to the rotating parts at the side of the table.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 1, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, a series of pulleys at the side of the shear line table did not have a guard to fully enclose the moving parts.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 2, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, two pulleys at the side of the shear line table below the point of operation guard did not have a guard to fully enclose the moving parts.    c. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 2, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, a series of pulleys at the side of the shear line table did not have a guard to fully enclose the moving parts.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 1, employees were exposed to caught-in and struck by hazards, in that, a series of belts at the side of the shear line table did not have a guard to fully enclose the moving parts.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 2, employees were exposed to caught-in and struck by hazards, in that, a series of belts at the side of the shear line table did not have a guard to fully enclose the moving parts.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 2, employees were exposed to a caught-in and struck by hazards, in that, a vertical belt at the side of the shear line below the point of operation guard did not have a guard to fully enclose the moving parts.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, under the CRS 18 bending machine, employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards, in that, a chain and sprocket under the bending machine were not enclosed with a guard as required.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Dec 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, S-11 column, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a breaker panel with 14 breakers and a breaker panel with 7 breakers were not provided with a cover door, were corroded, and were subject to getting wet. The panel with 14 breakers was damaged and bent on the left side.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

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. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication break area, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a six outlet extension strip was used by being mounted on the exterior I beams at a location where it could get wet. The multi-outlet strip is not designed for exterior use at wet locations.  b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 3, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a 4-way outlet box without a cover was used while mounted at a location where it could get wet. The multi-outlet box did not have a cover as designed to keep the live conductors from getting wet during inclement weather conditions.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the MEP bending machines, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a breaker panel with 9 breakers did not have labels to indicate their purpose.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area S-11 column, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a breaker panel with 14 breakers did not have labels to indicate their purpose.    c. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area S-11 column, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a breaker panel with 7 breakers did not have labels to indicate their purpose.    d. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area S-17 column, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, two main disconnects did not have labels to indicate their purpose.    e. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area east wall S-21 column, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, two breaker panes had a total of 15 breakers without a label to indicate their purpose.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,699 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the MEP bending machines, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a 240 volts main power disconnect was missing a panel cover and had 3 breaker openings without a cover.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near column N-11, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a 240 volts control panel had an opening of 3 inches by 2 inches without a cover.    c. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near MEP 91, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, a 240 volt red breaker box had a knockout missing from the side of the box.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the Concept 91 MEP Bending Machine workstation, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, the wiring to the machine from the main disconnect was without strain relief.    b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area main control panel, S-14 column, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, wiring at the top of the panel inside a conduit had the conduit broken off and out of the panel and pull could be transmitted to the wiring's terminal screws.    c. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to machine hazards, in that, the wiring to the foot pedal control for the RMS 14 rebar bending machine did not have strain relief.    d. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to machine hazards, in that, the wiring to the foot pedal control for the RMS 11 rebar bending machine did not have strain relief.    e. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area Shear line 2 control panel, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, the wiring entering the power control panel at the side of the shear line was not provided with strain relief.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, around the various types of machines and equipment, good housekeeping was not maintained, in that, metal dust and scaling as well as pieces of scrap metal were allowed to accumulate.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the stairs had uniform riser heights and tread depths between the landings:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area loading door platform, employees were exposed to a fall hazard when gaining access to the platform, in that, two mobile stairways were permanently installed at the ends of the platform for access which were in disrepair and bent and had uneven stair risers ranging from 8 inches to 12.5 inches high.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(c)(2): The employer did not ensure standard stairs have a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm):  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area loading door platform, employees were exposed to a fall hazard when gaining access to the platform, in that, two mobile stair ways were permanently installed at the ends of the platform for access which were in disrepair and bent and had uneven stair risers with a maximum riser height of 12.5 inches high.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area loading door platform, employees were exposed to a tripping hazard, in that, a floor hole at the west side of the platform measured to be 8 inches by 6 inches located in front of the stairway was not covered.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area loading door platform, employees were exposed to a fall hazard when gaining access to the platform, in that, two mobile stair ways were permanently installed at the ends of the platform for access which were in disrepair and bent and had a single railing designed for a mobile stairway.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, fire extinguishers were not inspected monthly as required.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, fire extinguishers were not inspected annually as required.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the yard area where forklift operations were conducted, employees were exposed to the hazard of operating a Ring forklift with extension attachments to the forks without having the manufacturer approval to assure the safe operation and use of the forklift.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier of the hook inspected, were not performed:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, the crane hoists used to handle material were not inspected frequently as required. Frequent inspections to include daily and monthly inspections of the cranes and lifting apparatus were not conducted to include the lifting hooks and assure the hook safety latches were operational.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area shear line 2, employees were expose to a struck by hazard, in that, a one inch in diameter rotating shaft end protruded 2 inches without a guard.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3): Apparatus such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, and manifolds used in an oxygen-fuel gas system had not been approved:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area, employees were exposed to a fire hazard, in that, the oxygen-acetylene manifold was not equipped with an approved gauge. The acetylene gauge used was broken and not replaced.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $757 · Current $379 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:    a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area CRS 18 bending machine, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, the operating console for the machine was broken off its support post and was loosely suspended by having a wire wrapped around it.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the small MEP bending machine, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, the wiring to the fan had a prong that was missing the ground prong.  b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, the wiring to the welder had a prong that was missing the ground prong.

Issued

May 19, 2020

Abate by

Jun 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the Concept 91 MEP Bending Machine workstation, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that an extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to run a fan and a speaker.  b. On or about 12/12/2019, at the fabrication area near the small MEP Bending Machine workstation, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that an extension cord was used in place of fixed wiring to run a fan.  c. On or about 12/12/2019, south-east side of the fabrication area, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, two extension cords were plugged on a receptacle mounted on an exterior beam and were used in place of fixed wiring.