OSHA Inspection: NTS AMEGA WEST USA, INC

Issued

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2212.00 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:  On or about September 18, 2023, in the bay area where forklifts were parked, three compressed gas cylinders containing oxygen and acetylene were stored outdoor on bare concrete and not secured to prevent the cylinders from falling over, exposing employees to rupture.

Issued

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5531.00 · Current $3319.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(a)(2): The employer did not establish and maintain a respiratory protection program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134(c):  On or about September 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure a respiratory protection program to wear N95 while applying paint was established and maintained to abate inhalation hazards.

Issued

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On or about September 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a stinger that would be attached to the PIT to move pipe had written manufacturer's approval prior to use.

Issued

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2212.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(h)(4): Hooks. Hooks shall meet the manufacturer's recommendations and shall not be overloaded.  The employer failed to ensure that the hooks used were maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and design by operating with a hook designed for a safety latch that was not present.   On or about September 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a hook used to move pipes were maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and design by operating with a hook designed for a safety latch that was functional.

Issued

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(e)(1): Identification of manufacturer and ratings. Electric equipment may not be used unless the following markings have been placed on the equipment:  On or about September 18, 2023, in shop area near bay doors,  several panel boxes were not marked with warnings, voltage and purpose.

Issued

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was   used for storage blocking access to the electrical equipment.  On or about September 18, 2023, the employer did not ensure working space about electrical switches were clear of cardboard stored materials exposing employees to electrical hazards.