OSHA Inspection: TIGER MANUFACTURING

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2812.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about May 30, 2023, employees handling corrosive chemicals but not limited to Krylon industrial Acryli-quik in the metal fabrication area, were exposed to eye injury due to the eye wash bottles being expired.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $4688.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(h)(1):Sling use. Employers must use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one.  On or about May 30, 2023, employees engaged in the metal fabrication used fiber-rope sling in the back of shop wrapped around banana support structure, employees were exposed to struck by hazards due to be using a sling that did not have the required marking and  was frayed.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $4688.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  On or about May 30, 2023, employees engaged in the metal fabrication were exposed to safety hazards due to not have the proper machine guarding in following instances:  a.) the back of press machine is unguard exposing employees to rotating parts while removing sheets of metal.  b.) the point of operation in front of rolling machine expose employees to pinch points while bending sheets of metal.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1562.00 · Current $937.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): The employer with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee prior to date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:    Located at the (Tiger Manufacturing 2631 FM 3034 ABILENE, TX 79601): On or about May 30, 2023, the employer failed during calendar year 2022, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent electronically as required. The establishment employed 45 employees and is classified (332420Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing) during calendar year 2022.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $877.00 · Current $526.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.  On or about May 30, 2023, employees engaged in the metal fabrication were exposed to fire hazards due to the fire extinguisher not being inspected monthly.

Issued

2023-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(vii):Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity, and specific use  On or about May 30, 2023 employees engaged in the metal fabrication were exposed to electrical hazards due to the electrical boxes not having  the required marking in the following instances:  a.) panel outside against the wall missing all classification b.)panel inside the new fab shop missing all classification