OSHA Inspection: CZT ENERGY USA INC.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.   On or about April 25, 2024, throughout the facility; employees were walking and stepping over electrical and power cords, conduit, and other tripping hazards to access work areas while conducting pipe manufacturing activities.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.  On or about April 25, 2024, at the conveyor/packing area; employees were bundling metal piping without a guardrail system to prevent stepping off the platform and falling into the equipment operation/process.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:   On or about April 25, 2024, at lines 5, 6, and 7 fabrication area; employees accessed an area that was not identified as a confined space by the employer.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,828 · Current $6,900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:   On or about April 25, 2024, at line 6 fabrication area; employees were changing out press heads without utilizing a lockout/tagout procedure while the equipment was energized.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  On or about April 25, 2024, at lines 5, 6, and 7 fabrication area; employees changing out press heads were not trained to recognize and understand the lockout/tagout procedures developed by the employer.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $5,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group.    On or about April 25, 2024, at lines 5, 6, and 7 fabrication area; employees were changing out upper and lower press heads without utilizing group lock out/tag out procedures.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about April 25, 2024, throughout the facility; portable fire extinguishers were not identified or mounted to be accessible for employees to use during emergencies.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $5,800 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:  On or about April 25, 2024, at the Un-Coiler, Pipe Forming, Bundling, Binding, and Line 5, 6, & 7 forming areas; employees were working in proximity to rotating equipment and moving parts without guarding at the point of operation while conducting pipe fabrication activities.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  On or about April 25, 2024, in the welding shop area; employees were grinding metal plates using handheld grinders without the use of equipment guarding while performing fabrications.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:   On or about April 25, 2024, in the welding shop area; employees were using welding machines without the use of protective screens/barriers to shield other personnel in the area from noise, fumes, and UV light exposures.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(i): The supervisor, when informed by the operator of an equipment defect or safety hazard, did not have repairs made only by qualified personnel:  On or about April 25, 2024, at the welding shop area; employees were utilizing defective welding equipment that had not been repaired by qualified personnel.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8): Welding cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder were used:  On or about April 25, 2024, at the welding shop area; employees were utilizing a welding machine in which the electrode lead was spliced less than 10 feet from the electrode holder while welding metal plates together.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:  On or about April 25, 2024, at the welding shop area; employees were utilizing welding equipment that had damaged insulation and exposed wiring.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Deteriorating agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, conductors and/or equipment will not be located in damp or wet locations; or where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures.  On or about April 25, 2024, at the pipe forming equipment and conveyor/packing areas; employees were fabricating and bundling piping in proximity to power cables that were in standing water.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $5,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(iii): Entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts were not marked with conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter:  On or about April 25, 2024, at the facility; the employer did not provide signage to identify high voltage equipment to restrict access for other than qualified personnel.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(h)(5)(iii)(B): Permanent and conspicuous warning signs shall be provided, reading substantially as follows: "DANGER -- HIGH VOLTAGE -- KEEP OUT."  On or about April 25, 2024, at the substation in this facility; the employer did not identify the substation as a high voltage area with visible warning signs.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about April 25, 2024, throughout the facility; employees were utilizing electrical cords and cables that were not inspected for defects prior to use, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about April 25, 2024, throughout the facility; employees were utilizing and working in proximity to power cords, extension cords, welding cords and other cables with strain relief damage, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 24, 2024

Abate by

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  On or about April 25, 2024, throughout the facility; employees were utilizing multiple extension cords, welding cables, power cables, and other electrical wiring that was damaged or defective, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.