OSHA Inspection: YOUNG'S WELDING INC

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of a workroom was not maintained in a clean condition.    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Saw Shop, the floor behind the HE&M saw was covered in cutting oil, exposing employees to a slip, trip, and fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 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 and general slip or trip hazard.    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab shop, electrical wires, welding leads, metal shaving, and cables runs across floors/aisleway covered the floor exposing employees to slip, trip and fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Sep 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Saw Shop, the employer had not ensured that specific energy control procedures were developed for the AKYAPAK CNC Drilling/Saw Machine, S/N ADM3-066, which contained electrical and pneumatic energy sources, exposing employees to electrical shock, amputation, caught-in, and struck by hazards

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the maintenance department, Employees engaged in maintenance activities were exposed to hazardous energy, such as 480VAC and pneumatic power in that locks were not utilized nor provided for the locking out of equipment, increasing the potential for maintenance employees to be exposed to electrical hazards, amputation, caught-in, and struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolate    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the maintenance department, The employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to perform service and/or maintenance on equipment without first being trained to ensure those employees had the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls on the following machine:     1) Accurpress Shear Model 41208 S/N 10347  2) URSVIKEN Brake Press Model Optima 320 S/N 4687

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.  Employees engaged in material handing activities using the forklifts that were provided, were exposed to stuck-by hazards in that the following markings were not in place and legible:    1) Hyster Electric Forklift  Model #E100XL S/N CO98V02712P levers missing markings     2) Taylor Machine Works Red Forklift Model and S/N unknown levers missing markings

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks were not provided with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte.    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, the employer failed to provide a spill kit and neutralizing agent for employees servicing forklifts that were equipped with lead acid batteries, exposing employees to chemical burns.    1) Hawker Battery Type 018085F27 in Hyster Model E60XN-33 S/N A268N04136H    2) Hawker Battery Type 018085F25 in Hyundai Model 25BC-7 S/N HHIHFM04AC000137

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, Employees performing manufacturing activities were exposed to struck by and caught between hazards when operating forklifts. The employer had not trained nor certified the employees in the steering and maneuverability of the powered industrial vehicle.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $4,048 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, Employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to the hazards related to struck by, crushed by, caught under hazards due to the fact forklifts with defects such as, cracked windshield and faulty reverse horn, were operated by employees.    1) Combi- Lift forklift Model # GL20080LA47 S/N 7390, Cracked glass     2) Hyundai Forklift Model # 25BC-7 S/N HHIHFM04AC0000137,faulty reverse horn

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $4,048 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not constructed to prevent electrical shock:     At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the FAB Shop, the 1 ton Harrington Gantry Crane had a broken pendant control cover, exposing energized wires, exposing employees to an electrical shock.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:  At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS, the employer failed to ensure cranes received frequent and periodic inspections, exposing employees to struck by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $4,048 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, the employer permitted the use of a alloy steel chain sling without a permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.  The sling was attached and used with a CET 1 ton jib crane

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $4,048 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS throughout the facility, the employer failed to thoroughly inspect alloy steel chains at least once every 12 months, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Sep 18, 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):    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS  in Saw Shop and Fab Shop, employees were exposed to amputation hazards and struck-by hazards.  Employees engaged in manufacturing activities, in that the point of operation was not guarded in the following instances:    1) URSVIKEN Break Press S/N 4687     2) HE&M Saw S/N Unknown     3) AKYAPAK CNC Drilling/Saw Machine S/N # ADM3-066    4) Central Machinery 12 speed Drill Press S/N Unknown     5) JET Variable Speed Drill Press S/N 60735

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

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

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:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS  in Fab Shop, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.  Employees engaged in production activities at the Central Machinery 12 speed production drill press, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the drill press was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 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.:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS  in Fab Shop, employees used approximately 120 psi air pressure for cleaning purposes, exposing employees to struck-by and impalement hazards.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,024 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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, the PULLMAX URSVIKEN brake press foot pedal cabling was pulling away from the enclosure box exposing energized electrical wires, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 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:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, circuit breaker panel had 14 unlabeled circuit breakers, exposing employees to electrical shock, fire hazards, and other potential energy hazards.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, the service disconnect switch for the 1 ton Jib Crane was obstructed by fabrication parts, exposing employees to struck by, electrical, and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.    At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Fab Shop, A work related incident which in an employee hospitalization was not reported to OSHA within 24 hours. The incident occurred on or about 04/30/2020 at around 2:00 pm was reported to OSHA on 05/12/2020 1:01 pm by a secondary source.

Issued

Jul 20, 2020

Abate by

Aug 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection  At 4115 S. Johnson Rd, Chanute, KS in the Maintenance Department, the employer failed to conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure and to ensure those employees had the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls on such as but not limited to:  1) HE&M Saw 2) Accupress Shear 3) Angle Iron 4) Stockman Iron Worker 5) Do All Saw 6) Uykiniza Press Break   7) Pull Max Roller 8) Messer Plasma  9) Aceurshear 10) Tawaka Laser 11) Mazak Laser  12) Edge Actar Press 13) Praton Robot Welder  14) Akyapax Drill Line