OSHA Inspection: TECNICO CORPORATION

Issued

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7770.00 · Current $5439.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that  guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D11 of this section:  a)	Building #1 Pipe/Weld shop mezzanine: On or about 07/20/2022, the top guardrail along the edge of the mezzanine was installed 52 inches from the walking-working surface thereby exposing employees to a possible 10ft fall hazard.    b)    Building #3 loading dock: On or about 07/20/2022, the top chain erected 45 inches above the walking/working surface did not maintain 45 inches throughout its length in that the chain drooped approximately 18 inches in the center thereby exposing employees to a possible 4ft fall 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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that  mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members that are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high:  a)	Building #1 Pipe/Weld shop: On or about 07/20/2022, a  section of middle railing along the edge of the mezzanine was missing thereby exposing employees to a possible 10ft fall hazard.   b)	Building #3 loading dock: On or about 07/20/2022, a section of middle railing was missing thereby exposing employees to a possible 4ft fall 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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4661.00 · Current $3263.00 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.:  a)	Building #3 Fabrication shop: On or about 07/19/2022, the compressed air nozzle, used by employees for cleaning purposes, was being used at 94 psi. in lieu of using an approved nozzle or regulator that would reduce the air pressure to less than 30 psi.   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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7770.00 · Current $5439.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:   a)	Building #3 Fabrication shop: On or about 07/20/2022, an employee plugged a Lasko fan into an extension cord to supply power from a 120 volts receptacle outlet without a ground fault circuit interrupter device.   b)	Building #3 Fabrication shop: On or about 07/20/2022, an employee plugged the male attachment plug of an industrial pedestal fan into an extension cord to supply power from a 120 volts receptacle without a ground fault circuit interrupter device.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4661.00 · Current $3263.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)	 Pipe Shop: On or about 07/20/2022, the unused opening on the right-side of breaker panel #7 was not provide with a cover thereby exposing employees to possible burns resulting from a potential   arc flash.  b)	Pipe Shop: On or about 07/20/2022, breaker panel #6 had three unused opening that were not provided with a cover thereby exposing employees to possible burns resulting from a potential arc flash.  c)	Building #2: On or about 07/20/2022, an unused opening on breaker panel #15 was not provide with a cover thereby exposing employees to possible burns resulting from a potential arc flash.  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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4661.00 · Current $3263.00 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):  a)	Building #3 Fabrication shop: On or about 07/20/2022, the portable Lasko high velocity pivoting utility Fan was not visually inspected prior to use in that the male attachment plug was missing its ground prong.   b)	Building #3 Fabrication shop: On or about 07/20/2022, the metal portable industrial pedestal fan was not visually inspected prior to use in that the outer jacket of the flexible cord was pulled away the male attachment plug thus caused tension on the internal connections.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iv): Hose connections were not clamped or otherwise securely fastened in a manner that would withstand, without leakage, twice the pressure to which they would normally be subjected in service, but in no case less than a pressure of 300 psi:  a)	Building #2 Tool Issue: On or about 07/21/2022, oxygen and propylene hoses were not pressure tested to at least 300psi, in that fittings were replaced and tested between 120 -200psi.   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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.34(c)(3)(iv): The blaster was not protected against injury from exposure to the blast by appropriate protective clothing, including gloves:  a)   Tecnico: On or about 07/20/202, an abrasive blaster coverall was not designed to protect from the impact of abrasives in that  the Tyvek 400 coverall provided was designed for general maintenance/operations, spray painting, and general clean-up.    Note: Blaster shall be equipped with heavy canvas or leather aprons or equivalent protection to protect them from the impact of abrasives.  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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $872.00 · Current $610.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.89(q)(1):  The employer did not ensure that the audit was performed by an authorized employee other than the one(s) currently using the energy-control procedure being reviewed:  a)	Tecnico: On or about 07/20/2022, the employer failed to conduct an annual audit of their lockout/tagout-plus program as it pertains to vessels and related employment facilities.  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

2022-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI):  a)	Tecnico: On or about 05/01/2022, the employer failed to determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for employees conducting stainless-steel hot work operations.  Note:  The employer is to make this determination in accordance with either paragraph (d)(2), the scheduled monitoring option, or paragraph (d)(3), the performance-oriented option.  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.