OSHA Inspection: SUBURBAN SHEET METAL

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2113.00 · Current $1268.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):   In the welding shop, on march 11, 2022. and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the doorway not to be used as an exit was equipped with "NOT AN EXIT" sign exposing employees to entrapment hazards.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2818.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

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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).    In the welding shop, on march 11, 2022. and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Toyota forklift was taken out service when the backup alarm not operational exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2818.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:   At the coil line machine, on march 11, 2022. and times prior thereto, there was no guard covering 14 inch x 1 inch x 1 1/2 inch sprockets on the coil machine exposing employees to the hazard of being caught-by in chain and sprocket.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.   In the welding shop, on march 11, 2022. and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were identified with a fire extinguisher sign and ready accessible for employees exposing to fire and smoke hazards.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $395.00 · Current $237.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle.   In the welding shop, on march 11, 2022. and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the Toyota forklift, with the back alarm not operational, was placed out of service after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $395.00 · Current $237.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   On or about March 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, electrical outlet and panel boxes were missing knock-out plugs exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  a)  In the welding shop, power box connected to the 13 inch drill press was missing knockout plugs, b) In the Allen-Bradley machine area, electrical box missing knockouts plugs.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $465.00 · Current $279.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   On or about March 11, 2022, and times prior thereto, in the insulation area, the employer did not ensure a cover plate was placed on the outlet box with live electrical wires sticking out, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.