OSHA Inspection: LOST RIVER FABRICATION LLC

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a) On or about December 20, 2023, and times prior thereto, the walking path near and around the entrance/exit of the facility was obstructed by welding equipment, and palleted material.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use  a) On or about December 20, 2023 and times prior thereto, employees refilled electrolyte fluid in forklift batteries.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) On or about December 20, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees operated forklifts to move material and products around the site and were not provided with formal instruction.     NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)"  a) On or about December 20, 2023 and times prior thereto, employees used a Hercules Serial#: 36871-2151 portable grinder.  b) On or about December 20, 2023 and times prior thereto, employees used a Bosch Serial#: GWX13-50VSP portable grinder.  c) On or about December 20, 2023 and times prior thereto, employees used a DeWalt 20v Max - No Serial# portable grinder.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1728.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located away from elevators, stairs, and gangways, or where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.   a) On or about December 20, 2023, and times prior thereto, cylinders were strapped to a metal storage shelf located where they could be damaged by passing forklift traffic, objects falling from the shelf, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.  a) On or about December 20, 2023 and times prior thereto, an extension cord was used to power a permanent security system.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.