OSHA Inspection: KIRKS WELDING AND FABRICATION

Issued

2025-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:  On or about February 18, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees performing steel erection were not provided training in the avoidance and recognition of unsafe working conditions.

Issued

2025-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  On or about February 18, 2025, and at times prior thereto on the worksite, employees worked under a suspended steel I-beam load without wearing hard hats.

Issued

2025-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gasses or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about February 18, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employees used power tools to bolt an I-beam without utilizing protective eyewear.

Issued

2025-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(2): Scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide:  On or about February 18, 2025, and at times prior thereto on the worksite, an employee used the mid-rail of a scissor lift as a working platform to  perform steel erection.