OSHA Inspection: SECURITY FENCE COMPANY

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,263 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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. PVC - On or about February 24, 2022, the racking system in the EVC area where materials were stored, was not anchored, exposing employees to caught in and struck by hazard.  b. PVC - On or about February 24, 2022, the rack system were not evaluated and marked for capacity, exposing employees to a caught in and struck by hazard.  Corrected During Inspection - No Abatement Required

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Abate by

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,439 · Current $3,569 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3):Point of operation guard were not provided:  a. Metal Shop - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were operating pipe cutter saws that were not guarded to prevent contact with the blade, exposing employees to a caught in hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a. Metal Shop - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were operating a bench grinder to perform work in the metal, exposing employees to caught in and struck by hazards.  Corrected During Inspection - No Abatement Required

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Metal Shop - On or about February 24, 2022, the Drill press had an unguarded belt and pulley system 4 inches below the forward and reverse selector switch, exposing employees to a caught in hazard.  Corrected During Inspection - No Abatement Required

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,439 · Current $3,569 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv):Electric equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  a. Metal shop - On or about February 24, 2022, the semi-flexible conduit was pulled from the disconnect box on the side of the drill press exposing the terminal wires, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.   b. Metal Shop - On or about February 24, 2022, the grounding connector external insulation for the ARC welder was damaged and exposed coper was present, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  No Abatement Required - Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws.  a. Metal Shop - On or about February 24, 2022, the flexible cord providing power to the foot pedal for the hydraulic notcher was not provided strain relief, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.  b. Metal Shop - On or about February 24, 2022, the flexible cord providing power to the pipe threader at the bottom of the stairs to the mezzanine was not provided strain relief, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.  c. Metal shop - On or about February 24, 2022, the flexible cord providing power to the middle Hobart Beta-Mig 2510 welder was not provided strain relief at the plug, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.  No Abatement Documents Required - Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,088 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.7(b)(4):The employer did not correctly classify the following work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    a. Recordkeeping - On or about February 24, 2022, the employer failed to document the number of days the cased 2, William Berger Jr. was transferred or restricted in column L.  b. Recordkeeping - On or about February 24, 2022, the employer failed to document the number of days the cased 3, Jacob Holland was transferred or restricted in column L.  Abatement Not Required - Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Abate by

Jul 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a. PVC - On or about February 24, 2022, the exit was a double door, from the PVC area which required specialized knowledge in order to operate the door, exposing employees to fire hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Security Fence - On or about February 24, 2022, employees were operating Yale class IV forklifts without having been trained on them by the employer, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard.  No Abatement Required - Corrected During Inspection

Issued

Jul 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.253(e)(6)(ii):When regulators or parts of regulators, including gages, needed repair, the work was not performed by skilled mechanics who had been properly instructed:  a. Welding bay - On or about February 24, 2022, the oxygen welding equipment regulator affixed to the oxygen cylinder had two damaged gauges, with one gauge needle bent and both missing gauge covers that ensure the gauge is reading properly, exposing employees to fire or struck by hazards.  No Abatement Required - Corrected During Inspection.