OSHA Inspection: WACO MFG., INC.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Jan 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about May 21, 2024, employees attaching parts to a pontoon boat were working on the second level of the boat in excess of 4-feet from the lower level without fall protection.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 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:  a) On or about May 21, 2024, in Building 2, two compressed gas cylinders containing argon were stored without their protective caps.  b) On or about June 2, 2024, In Building 2, a compressed gas cylinders containing argon were stored without their protective caps.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 May 22, 2024, Building 1, employees were using a Wysong 1496 shear that was inadequately guarded.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   On or about May 21, 2024, Building 2, duck boat spray finishing area, employees were engaged in painting operations where two relocatable power taps in series with two extension cords providing power to lights.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 or about May 21, 2024, in Building 2 paint area, two extension cords in the duck boat spray finishing area were used as replacement for fixed or permanent wiring.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

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 May 21, 2024, in Building 2 near the paint area:   a) The power cord for a QBX drum fan had exposed electrical wiring. b) The extension cord connected to the QBX drum fan had exposed electrical wiring.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 May 21, 2024, employees were manufacturing boats where fire extinguishers were stored on the floor and not identified in the following areas:  a) Building 2, a fire extinguisher was on the floor inside the Edge boat painting area. b) Building 2, a fire extinguisher was on the floor in the paint mixing area. c) fire extinguisher was on the floor north of the Aloha spray finishing area adjacent to the Edge duck boat welding area. d) Building 3, a fire extinguisher was on the floor in the upholstery area. e) Building 3, a fire extinguisher was on the floor in the small parts manufacturing area. f) Building 4, a fire extinguisher was on the floor in the Aloha deck assembly area on the south side of a roller shutter door.  g) Building 4, a fire extinguisher was on the floor on the north side of the roller shutter door h) Building 4, a fire extinguisher was on the floor in the southern bay

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(4):Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  On or about May 21, 2024, employees were manufacturing boats where fire extinguishers were not fully charged:  a) In Building 2, in the next to the paint area there was a fire extinguisher that was discharged. b) In Building 4, in the southern bay there was a fire extinguisher that was discharged.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $6,775 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about May 21, 2024, Building 3, in the upholstery area, employees performing upholstery work were using a hot wire table receiving power from a spliced cord.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about May 21, 2024, Building 3 in the upholstery area, employees performing upholstery work used a hot wire table where strain relief was not provided exposing the insulated conductors inside.

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $906 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about May 21, 2024, Building 3, employees engaged in boat manufacturing where emergency exits were not marked with a sign reading "Exit".