OSHA Inspection: SHUPE FABRICATION LLC

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1702.00 · Current $1192.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) On June 10, 2025 and at times prior thereto; employees operated powered industrial trucks to include the Liftall 206, SN 72140, Model HT120 and the small Nissan 15 forklift to move materials and load and unload trucks, but have not received formal instruction or a performance evaluation.  Note) Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:   a) On June 10, 2025, and at times prior to; employees operated the small Nissan 15 forklift that was missing a manufacturer's installed horn.   b) On June 10, 2025, and at times prior to; employees operated the large forklift - Liftall 206, SN 72140, Model HT120 with brakes that required maintenance to allow for hard stops.   Note) Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least  a) On June 10, 2025, and at times prior to; the employer stored fuel gas cylinders (propylene) with oxygen cylinders in a storage garage and inside the fabrication shop near the welding/cutting table.  Note) Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2025-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) On June 10, 2025 and prior to; employees used welding gas cylinders for sheet metal MIG and TIG welding, cutting and fabricating to include but not limited to oxygen cylinders, and various spray paints, and xylene for product fabrication and finishing, but had not developed a written hazard communication program that applies to storage of hazardous materials, safety data sheets and training.   Note) Abatement certification is required for this item.