OSHA Inspection: HOWIE'S WELDING

Issued

2023-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   Establishment - The employer did not ensure that a compressed gas cylinder (argon) was secured properly from damage or falling as required.

Issued

2023-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Workshop - Portable fire extinguishers in the workshop were not visually inspected at least monthly.

Issued

2023-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  Establishment - The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees using hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, PB Penetreating Catalyst and Free All Deep Penetrating Oil Aerosol.

Issued

2023-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:   Service Garage - The employer did not have current safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical used, including but not limited to PB Penetreating Catalyst and Free All Deep Penetrating Oil Aerosol.

Issued

2023-06-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Establishment - Employees were not provided effective information or training such as 16 sections of a safety data sheet, labeling requirements, and pictograms prior to working with hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to PB Penetreating Catalyst and Free All Deep Penetrating Oil Aerosol.