OSHA Inspection: TOWER COMPONENTS, INC.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5675.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(c)(3): The employer did not barricade the area into which objects could fall, prohibiting employees form entering the area, and keeping objects far enough away from an edge or opening to prevent them from falling to a lower level.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the southern middle part of the fitting shop, an employee was walking/working in an area were a metal cover on the 3-ton overhead crane electrical box was not secured and hanging.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): The crane(s) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation, for any defects which might appear between regular periodic inspections.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the fitting and vessel shops, employees were operating overhead cranes that were not being frequently inspected for defects at least daily or before each use.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.179(l)(2)(i)(d): Where cranes were inoperable, warning or "out of order" signs were not placed placed on the crane, also on the floor beneath or on the hook where visible from the floor.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the south fitting shop, employees were walking and working in an area where an inoperable overhead crane was not identified by a sign as inoperable.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the fitting and vessel shops, employees were operating overhead cranes that were not being periodically inspected at least every twelve(12) months.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the pipe shop, employees were performing welding work activities in an area where the exit route was obstructed with equipment, hoses, and cables blocking the exit route.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the pipe shop, employees were performing welding work activities in an area where exit signs were not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux).

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5675.00 · Current $1500.00 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.   On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, employees were working in areas where compressed gas cylinders that were connected for use were not secured to prevent tipping or displacement:  a.) In the northeast corner of the fitting shop. b.) In the middle area of  the work building. c.) In the vessel shop.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the fitting shop, the valve of a compressed gas cylinder, not connected for use and stored, did not have the valve protection cap in place.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior,  in the fitting and vessel shops, where there were overhead hazards from a crane, a PPE hazard assessment was not conducted for employees operating the overhead crane and walking/working in the crane area.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.135(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the pipe and vessel shop, employees operating overhead cranes, and employee walking/working in the crane area, were not in use of protective helmets.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5675.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv):  Electrical equipment was not free of damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about January 14, 2025, In the vessel shop on the north end of the building, the latch to the circuit breaker box (Panel PP1 ) was broken.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i).  a.) On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, on the west wall of the fitting building, the outer door on an electrical panelboard was open and not effectively closed to prevent access except only to authorized employees.   b.) On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the vessel shop, the outer door on an electrical panelboard was open and not effectively closed to prevent access except only to authorized employees.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a).  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the south fitting shop, flexible cords were hanging on the rafters of the building and pinned between the building and the metal conduit.

Issued

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $531.00 · Current $531.00

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  On or about January 14, 2025 and at times prior, in the fitting shop, the passageways and walking and working surfaces were not kept orderly and free from cords and equipment.