OSHA Inspection: BURLINGAME WIRE PRODUCTS INC. DBA ABCO

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1619.00 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.:  In the Tubing Department, employees used approximately 120 psi air pressure for cleaning purposes, exposing employees to struck-by and impalement hazards.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3084.00 · Current $2159.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(i):Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;   In the NW Corner of the East Building, employees were exposed to a fire hazards from improperly stored a cylinder of oxygen. The oxygen cylinder was not in use and was stored next to a cylinder of acetylene.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1619.00 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:  At the Sheer Area, employees engaged in manufacturing activities at the Cardboard Sheerer were exposed to electric shock in that cords had exposed wires at the connector.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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:  At the Sheer Department, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in that the flexible cord used to supply power to a Cardboard Sheerer was used in lieu of fixed wiring exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  At Sheer Department, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in that a 110 volt flexible cord suppling power to a Cardboard Sheerer was secured to the building surface.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1619.00 Reduced

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):  In the Sheer Department, employee engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to electrical shock in that the ground pin was missing on the fan  mounted to the structure.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1619.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  At the Maintenance Department, employees engaged in lawn mowing activities were exposed to skin irritation and eye irritation in that the employer did not maintain the required safety data sheets for e gasoline which was used at the workplace.    29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2020-12-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1619.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  In the Paint Department, employees engaged in power coating activities were exposed to serious eye irritation, and skin irritation in that the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their workplace.  Hazardous Chemicals used at the workplace include but are not limited to KEYKOTE 990, ANS 9911, Bluekote P, T-Series Polyester Powder Coating and gasoline.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.