OSHA Inspection: WALASHEK INDUSTRIAL & MARINE, INC

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $14518.00

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.   Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter: On or before April 9th, 2024, the employer permitted the use of a Chicago Pneumatic CP875 Die Grinder with an unguarded 2" blade #157-54 which was not approved by the manufacturer to cut aluminum. Employees were potentially exposed to amputation and/or laceration hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, and outside areas: On or before January 25th, 2024, the employer did not ensure the Caterpillar model GC30 Forklift was maintained with the manufacturer's capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction data plates, warning tags, and/or decals that were legible. Employees were potentially exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, and outside areas: On or before January 25, 2024, the Caterpillar Model GC30 Forklift did not have operable reverse lights, front lights, display console, horn, and the frame for the seat belt buckle frame was unsecure. These conditions potentially exposed employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8296.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On and/or before January 25, 2024, flexible cords were used as a substitute to power equipment in the following location(s): a) Right hand electricians cage, 50-ft Link2Home Heavy Duty red cord was powering battery chargers and was fixed to fence with blue wire. b) Left hand electricians cage, a yellow extension cord was fixed to the fence with blue wire and was powering a Litesun Heavy Duty Power strip.  Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical-shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, Left hand electricians cage: On or before January 25, 2024, a yellow extension cord was transmitting power to a Litesun power strip and was not connected so that strain relief was provided. The yellow cord had rubber sheathing which was pulled away from the female end of the cord exposing the inner wires. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical- shock hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $14518.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.12(b)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases were tested by a competent person to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases within the space prior to entry by an employee:  LCAC-81: On and/or before March 14, 2024, the employer did not test the fuel tank 1-4, overflow tank and oily waste tank prior to entry by employee(s). Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s), flammable vapors, and toxic atmosphere.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.7(d)(2): The employer did not ensure that the test and inspection records were posted in the immediate vicinity of the affected operations while work in the spaces was in progress.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter: On or before March 14th, the employer did not post the test and inspection records for confined spaces within the immediate vicinity of each location on the LCAC. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s), flammable vapors, and toxic atmosphere.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $3700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.12(d)(5): The employer did not certify that the training required by paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section had been accomplished.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter: On or before March 14, 2024, employee(s) entered confined spaces such as fuel tanks 1-4, oily tanks, and overflow tank to conduct welding operations. The employer did not certify that each employee was trained before entering a confined or enclosed space or other areas on the LCAC that may have dangerous atmospheres. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to toxic atmospheres.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $3700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.13(b)(11): Air moving equipment and its component parts were not electrically bonded to the vessel or, in the case of landside spaces, grounded to prevent an electric discharge in the space.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, LCAC 81: On and/or March 14, 2024, employee(s) were tasked to perform cleaning operations in the fuel tanks 1-4, overflow tank, and oily waste tank. MOUNTO 1HP 3000cfm 12inch Industrial Axial Blower Ventilation Fan Exhaust Blower was not electrically bonded to the vessel nor grounded to prevent an electric discharge in the space. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire and/or electrical shock hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $10372.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1915.16(a): The employer did not ensure that each sign or label posted to comply with the requirements of this subpart was presented in a manner that can be perceived and understood by all employees.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter: On or before April 9, 2024, the employer did not ensure hot work permits and gas free entry form(s) were presented in a manner that could be perceived and understood by all employee(s). Employee(s) were potentially exposed to confined space and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $10372.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.77(c): When employees were working aloft, or elsewhere at elevations more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the employer did not provide either scaffolds or a sloping ladder, meeting the requirements of Subpart E-Scaffolds, Ladders, and Other Working Surfaces, to afford safe footing, and the employees were not protected by safety belts and lifelines meeting the requirements of 1915.159 and 1915.160:  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, LCAC-90 under the cockpit star bird side frame 4: On or before January 25, 2024, an employee was working approximately 3 feet from an unguarded edge. The employer did not provide either a scaffold, sloping ladder, ladder, other working surfaces to afford safe footing and/or protect employee(s) by provided safety belts and lifelines. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to an approximately 81.5-inch fall hazard.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8296.00 · Current $3700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.82(b)(4): Lights and lighting stringers were suspended by their electric cords when they are not designed by the manufacturer to be suspended in this way.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, Under LCAC 90: On or before March 14, 2024, Lediary 100-ft stringer lights were suspended by their electric cords with 18 gauge blue wire and metal brackets. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock and or fire hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $10372.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.152(b)(4): The employer failed to document an occupational hazard assessment which should have included: Occupations involved in the survey, the date in which the survey took place and the name of the person who performed the hazard assessment.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, LCAC 81: On or before March 14, 2024, employee(s) were tasked to perform cleaning operations in the fuel tank(s) 1-4, overflow tank, and oily waste tank. The employer failed to document an occupational hazard assessment of fuel tank cleaning operations. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s), flammable vapors, and toxic atmosphere.

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $3700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.159(c)(5): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter: On or before January 25, 2024, employee(s) used fall protection to work from elevations of 5 feet or higher. Personal fall protection was not inspected prior to each use for mildew, damage, and other deterioration. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to falls hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $3700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.503(a)(2)(i): Before authorizing hot work in a non-designated area the employer did not visually inspect the area where hot work was performed, including adjacent areas to ensure the area was free from fire hazards.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, LCAC-90: On or before March 14th, 2024, employee(s) were tasked to conduct hot work operations in fuel cell #3. Before authorizing the hot work on LCAC-90 the employer did not visually inspect the areas to ensure it was free from fire hazard(s). Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s) and/or atmospheric hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $14518.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.504(b)(1): The employer did not post a fire watch during hot work operations when slag, weld splatter, or sparks might pass through an opening and caused a fire.   Bldg 31C2T, Temporary Fabric Shelter: On or before March 14, 2024, employee(s) performed MIG and TIG welding on aluminum metal. The employer did not post the appropriate number of fire watch employee(s) and fire watch employee(s) did not have a clear view and immediate access to the employee(s) who performed welding, when multiple hot work operations were conducted. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $14518.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.504(c)(1): The employer had assigned other duties to a fire watch while hot work was in progress.  Bldg 31C20T, Temporary Fabric Shelter, LCAC 90, LCAC 62: On or before March 14, 2024, the employer assigned other duties to fire watch to include organizing the work area and to throw away trash while work was in progress. Employer did not ensure that fire watch remained in the area for at least 30 minutes after completion of hot work. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $3766.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.507(b)(1): The portable fire extinguishers and hose systems were not selected, installed, inspected, maintained, and tested by the employer according to NFPA 10-2002 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.  LCAC-62: On and/or before January 25, 2023, while conducting tig welding operations the Badger ABC fire extinguisher laid next to the fire watch was not inspected or maintained by the employer according to NFPA 10-2002 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

2024-06-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(2): Finger clearance. The employer did not ensure that the minimum clearance between handrails and any other object is 2.25 inches (5.7 cm).  Forward end of LCAC 90, access to the LCAC:  On and/or before January 25, 2024, employee(s) were accessing the stairs to conduct work on the main deck of the LCAC. The left-hand top rail and mid rail did not provide the minimum clearance for the full length of the rail(s) which did not allow employee(s) to fully grip the railing. Employees were potentially exposed to trip/miss-step and fall hazard(s).