OSHA Inspection: AUSTIN IRON WORKS, INC.

Issued

2024-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $1244.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  a) Warehouse - On or about 06/28/2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure that two gas cylinders were stored securely near the walking path were employees were performing cutting and welding operations.

Issued

2024-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  a) Throughout the facility - On or about 06/28/24, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure that workplace hazard assessment was provided through a written certification while employees were performing job tasks including but not limited to welding, grinding and fabricating.