OSHA Inspection: L.K. GOODWIN CO., INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

Abate by

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,847 · Current $4,924 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.  a) Piranha Ironworker 70: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to point of operation hazards associated with an unguarded ironworker machine.  b) Clausing Drill Press: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to flying chip and rotating part hazards associated with an unguarded drill press.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

Abate by

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,441 · Current $4,221 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced.   a) Welder 1: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when using welding leads with damaged insulation that were not replaced.  b) Welder 2: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when using welding leads with damaged insulation that were not replaced.  c) Welder 3: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when using welding grounds with damaged insulation that were not replaced.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

Abate by

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $790 · Current $395 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(f)(1): The employer did not review the Emergency Action Plan initially with each new employee and at the beginning of their assignment.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure all employees were trained in the company Emergency Preparedness and Action Plan.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

Abate by

Aug 5, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 7, 2025, the employer did not provide adequate lockout tagout training to all authorized and affected employees.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $790 · Current $395 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.  a) Flexo 40: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was plugged in with two extension cords plugged into the power strip  b) Flexo 50 right side: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was plugged into an extension cord, with three additional extension cords plugged into the power strip.  c) Flexo 50 middle: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was plugged into an extension cord, with an extension cord and fan plugged into the power strip  d) Back Building: On or about April 7, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was plugged into an extension cord.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  a) Front Wall Drill Press: On or about April 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure junction boxes were completely enclosed.

Issued

Jun 19, 2025

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.  a) Flexo 50 right wall: On or about April 7, 2025, a power strip was used as fixed wiring to energize extension cords.   b) Grinding Cart: On or about April 7, 2025, a power strip was used as fixed wiring to energize extension cords.   c) Flexo 50 middle: On or about April 7, 2025, a power strip was used as fixed wiring to energize extension cords.   d) Flexo 40: On or about April 7, 2025, a power strip was used as fixed wiring to energize extension cords.   e) Back Building: On or about April 7, 2025, a power strip was used as fixed wiring to energize extension cords.  f) Wall behind Flexo 50: On or about April 7, 2025, an extension cord was plugged in and wrapped around a steel beam and electrical tubing to energize a mounted fan.