| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2016-12-01
|
| Emphasis |
L: SHIP, N: CHROME6, P: SHIP
|
| Case Closed |
2017-07-19
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1194685 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: East Bay: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employee performing fabrication work was exposed to occupational noise level of 102 decibel, A-weighted. This condition exposed employees to hearing threshold shift. 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standard applicable to shipyard employment. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: Fabrication Areas: On or about November 30, 20116 and at times prior thereto, employees were not medically evaluated to wear respirators with tight-fitting facepieces and trained in the cleaning, storage, and maintenance of respirators. This condition increased the physiological burden on employees wearing respirators and exposed employees to inhalation hazards due to improper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of respirators. 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standard applicable to shipyard employment. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: (a) West Bay, Catamaran Fabrication: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning measured 120 p.s.i.g. at the nozzle. This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards in the event of skin contact. (b) Wood Shop: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning measured 100 p.s.i.g. at the nozzle. This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards in the event of skin contact. (c) West Bay, Welding Table: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, compressed air for cleaning measured 50 p.s.i.g. at the nozzle. This condition exposed employees to air embolism hazards in the event of skin contact. 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standard applicable to shipyard employment. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet. Fabrication Facility: On or about November 30, 2016 and at time prior thereto, the employer had not compiled a list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace including acetone, denatured alcohol, WD-40, anti-seize lubricant, and compressed gases. This condition limited employee access to specific chemical information and exposed employees to inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, fire and smoke-inhalation injuries. 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standard applicable to shipyard employment. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical: Fabrication Facility: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, where the employer used hazardous chemicals such as acetone, denatured alcohol, WD-40, anti-seize lubricant, and compressed gases, safety data sheets were not in the workplace. This condition limited employee access to specific chemical information and exposed employees to inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, fire and smoke-inhalation injuries. 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standard applicable to shipyard employment. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150051 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.51(b)(1)(ii): General mechanical ventilation was not of sufficient capacity or so arranged as to produce the number of air changes necessary to maintain welding fumes and smoke within safe limits: West Bay, Skycat Fabrication: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, general mechanical ventilation was not of sufficient capacity to maintain aluminum welding fume within safe limits. This condition overexposed employees to aluminum welding fume. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150056 E |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.56(e): Arc welding and cutting operations were not shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens to protect employees in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc: (a) South Bay, Highlander Fabrication: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior there to, flameproof screens were not provided where practicable during MIG welding operations. This condition exposed employees to eye injuries. (b) West Bay, Skycat Fabrication: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior there to, flameproof screens were not provided where practicable during MIG welding operations. This condition exposed employees to eye injuries. (c) West Bay, Welding Table: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior there to, flameproof screens were not provided where practicable during TIG welding operations. This condition exposed employees to eye injuries. |
|
| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150153 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.153(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye or face protection where there were exposures to eye or face hazards caused by flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acid, caustic liquids, gases, vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: West Bay, Skycat: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees assisting in welding and fabrication operations were not wearing appropriate eye and face protection. This condition exposed employees to injurious light radiation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150504 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.504(b)(1): The employer did not post a fire watch during hot work operations when slag, weld splatter, or sparks might pass through an opening and cause a fire: West Bay: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, welding was passing through the forward port hull of the Skycat. This condition exposed employees to smoke-inhalation hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150504 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.504(b)(2): Fire-resistant guards or curtains were not used to prevent ignition of combustible materials on or near decks, bulkheads, partitions or overheads: West Bay: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, fire-resistant guards were not deployed to to prevent ignition of combustible materials. This condition exposed employees to smoke-inhalation hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150504 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.504(b)(3): The employer did not post a fire watch when there was combustible material less than 35 feet in either the horizontal or vertical direction that could not be removed, was not protected with flame-proof covers or shielded with metal fire-resistant guards or curtains: West Bay: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, hot work was conducted within 1-15 feet of combustible materials that were not removed, protected by flame-proof covers, or shielded with fire-resistant guards. This condition exposed employees to smoke-inhalation hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: (a) West Bay: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, three oxygen cylinders were stored adjacent to an acetylene cylinder. This condition exposed employees to smoke-inhalation injuries. (b) West Bay, Storage: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, two oxygen cylinders were stored adjacent to four acetylene cylinders. This condition exposed employees to smoke-inhalation injuries. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150081 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.81(a)(1): The employer did not maintain good housekeeping practices to eliminate hazards to employees: Fabrication Areas: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, work areas contained accumulated combustible materials, power cords, welding cables, materials not in use, and aluminum shavings. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards and slip, trip, fall hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19151026 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-16 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI): West Bay: On or about November 30, 2016 and at times prior thereto, during maintenance and repair on an exhaust stack comprised of stainless steel, the employer had not determined the 8-hour time-weighted exposure to the employee performing grinding, TIG welding, and plasma cutting. This condition exposed the employee to inhalation hazards containing chromium (VI). |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2016-12-01
|
| Emphasis |
P: SHIP, L: SHIP
|
| Case Closed |
2017-02-28
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1194677 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): Flight(s) of stairs with four or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides enclosed, were not equipped with at least one standard handrail. South shop and south bay cutting areas; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where stairways did not have handrails installed: a. South shop, stairway leading to the upstairs vinyl cutting area; a stairway measuring approximately 34-inches in width with 13 vertical risers did not have a handrail installed on either side. b. South bay, stairway measuring less than 44-inches in width with five vertical risers did not handrail installed on either side. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 D01 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): Flights of stairs with 4 or more risers, more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide, were not equipped with on standard handrail on each enclosed side. South bay, cutting area; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; a stairway measuring approximately 50-inches in width with five vertical risers was not equipped with a standard handrail on either side. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
908.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1817.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. South bay; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where mechanical machines did not have barrier guards installed: a. An Accurpress Press Brake; model 713012, serial number 6922, did not have a barrier guard installed to prevent access behind the machine during operations. Miscellaneous items were stored behind the machine. b. An Accurshear Shear; model 613512, serial number unknown, did not have a barrier guard to prevent access behind the machine during operation. Miscellaneous items store behind the machine. This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. West bay and machine shop; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where machinery was not securely anchored to prevent movement: a. West bay, welding area; a Delta 8-inch Bench Grinder, Model 23-725, serial number 00052, was not securely anchored to prevent movement. b. Machine shop; a Jet 20-inch Floor Drill Press, Model J-2550; serial number 14092001 was not securely anchored to prevent movement. This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100213 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1211.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2423.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut. South bay; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; A Delta 10-inch Table Saw, category number 34-761S, serial number 83000743 was missing the protective blade guard. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
908.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1817.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch. West bay, welding bench area; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where the tongue guards were missing on bench grinders: a. A Delta 8-inch Bench Grinder, Model 23-725, serial number 00052; the tongue guards on the left and right hand sides were removed. b. A Milwaukee 8-inch Bench Grinder, Model K56Y, serial number 604477SM815, the tongue guards on the left and right hand sides were removed. This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1514.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3029.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. Machine shop, interior wall; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; an energized two-place electrical outlet box had an Ace six-way receptacle splitter attached to a 25-foot orange heavy duty extension cord, which is routed to a three foot, six-place wall mounted relocatable power tap; Ace model number 33543. The relocatable power tap is used to distributed power to five Makita model DC18RA, 3.0 Amp battery charging stations. A 25-foot orange extension cord attached to the relocatable power tap is used to provide power to a three receptacle splitter, which is used to provide power to three additional Makita model DC1414, 2.6 amp battery charging stations. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage. South and Machine shop bays; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where electrical panels had items stored in front of the panel impeding immediate access. a. South bay, cutting area; several pieces of aluminum remnants were stored in front of the Siemens Main Breaker Panel impeding access. b. Machine shop, interior wall; a DP-100 press and various items were stored in front of the Challenger Main Breaker Panel impeding access. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and fire hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1817.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3634.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
21 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed. Throughout the shop bay areas; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that electrical openings were effectively closed. 21 instances were noted: a. South bay, tool area; an energized four-place electrical outlet box had a knockout plug missing on the left hand side. b. South bay, entrance area; an energized two-place light switch had a knockout plug missing on the left hand side. c. South bay, cutting area, interior wall; an energized electrical box had two knockout plugs missing on the right hand side and on the left hand side. d. South bay, interior wall; an energized Siemens G4040B1200, Type 1, 40-place Main Breaker Panel was missing a knockout plug on the upper left hand side. e. South bay; interior wall, to the left and adjacent to a Siemens Main Breaker Panel; an energized electrical box had a knockout plug missing on the top of the box. f. South bay, cutting area, below the Siemens switch box; an energized 220-volt outlet was missing knockout out plugs on the left and right hand sides, and on the top. g. South bay, cutting area; an energized Siemens G2442L3200CU, Type 1, 24-place Main Breaker Panel had two knockout plates, measuring approximately 1-inch by 2 and 1/4 inches, on spaces 8 and 10 removed and covered with silver duct tape. h. South bay, cutting area, above the Siemens Main Breaker Panel; an energized four-place electrical outlet box was missing a knockout plug on the left hand side. i. South bay, above door adjacent to the cutting area; two knockout plugs were missing from the bottom of an energized electrical box. j. West bay, adjacent to the entry way; an energized Siemens G1224ML1125, Type 1, 12-place Main Breaker Panel had two knockout plates, measuring approximately 1-inch by 2 and 1/4 inches on, spaces 9 and 11 removed and covered with blue duct tape. k. West bay, adjacent to the entry way and to the left of the Siemens Main Breaker Panel; an energized single place light switch was missing a knockout plug on the right hand side. l. West bay, south wall; an energized two-place electrical outlet box, with a number four printed on the right hand side, was missing a knockout plug on the right hand side. m. West bay, to the left of the Challenger Main Breaker Panel; an energized two-place electrical outlet was missing a knockout plug on the left hand side. n. Machine shop, adjacent to the passage way; an energized Siemens P4260B1225CU, Type 1, 42-place Main Breaker Panel had a knockout plate, measuring approximately 1-inch by 2 and 1/4 inches missing on space number 30. o. Machine shop, just above and to the left of the Siemens Main Breaker Panel; an energized electrical box was missing the cover plate. Outlet box located approximately seven feet from the lower surface. p. Machine shop, exterior door entrance, adjacent to roll-up door; an energized light switch was missing a knockout plug on the top of the outlet box. q. East bay, adjacent to entryway to the machine shop; an energized Challenger SL20, Type 1, 40-place Main Breaker Panel was missing a knockout plug on the lower right hand side. r. East bay, adjacent to the exit; an energized two-place electrical switch was missing the rocker switch on the right hand side. Opening was covered with duct tape. s. East bay, interior wall; and energize outlet with RSP printed on left hand side was missing a knockout plug on the left hand side. t. Wood shop to the left of the doorway; an energized 240-volt outlet was missing a knockout plug on the right hand side. u. South Shop, adjacent to air compressor; an energized electrical outlet box was missing the cover plate. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV D |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces. Machine shop, interior wall; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; an energized 25-foot extension cord, was used as permanent wiring and fastened to the wall with zip ties. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrical burn hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Throughout the shop bay areas; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that strain relief was provided. Three instances were noted: a. South bay; an energized electrical motor for the water cooler on a Miller Syncrowave 351 welding power source was not provided with strain relief. The power cord terminal fitting for the Emerson, model SA55NXSBT-2759, AC motor was separated from the switch box. b. South bay, an energized electrical outlet box providing power for a Miller Welder unit was not provided with strain relief. The outlet box was missing the terminal fitting. c. West bay, welding table; an energized four-place electrical outlet box was not provided with strain relief. The outlet box was missing the terminal fitting. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01006D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Throughout the shop bay areas; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were visually inspected before use. Six instances were noted: a. South bay, cutting area; an energized Miller XMT 304 CC/CU DC Inverter Arc Welder, serial number M8250511A, had a damaged power cord. Outer protective jacket was separated from the plug. b. South bay, cutting area; an energized Miller XMT 304 CC/CU DC Inverter Arc Welder, serial number unknown, had a damaged power cord. Outer protective jacket was separated from the plug. c. South bay, cutting area, ceiling mounted; an energized Reelcraft 40-foot, three place retractable reel cord had damaged to the outer protective jacket at the receptacle plug. d. West bay, adjacent to shelving; a 25-foot heavy duty black extension cord had damaged to the outer protective jacket on multiple locations along the length of the cord. e. South shop, work bench; an energized Hitachi G12SE2, Serial number MN20112, 4 1/2 inch, Disc Grinder had damage to the power cord outer protective jacket. f. West bay; an energized Jet 18-inch Woodworking Bandsaw, Model JWBS-18QT-3, Serial number 1001564, had damage to the power cord outer protective jacket adjacent to the plug. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19150134 B |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
908.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1817.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1915.134(b): Work rests were not kept a distance not to exceed 1/8 inch from the surface of the wheel. West bay, welding bench area; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; two instances were noted where the work rest on bench grinders were not properly adjusted not to exceed 1/8 inch from the abrasive wheel: a. A Delta 8-inch Bench Grinder, Model 23-725, serial number 00052, the gap between the abrasive wheel and the work rest measured approximately 1/2 inch from the abrasive wheel on the right hand and 1/4 inch on the left hand side. b. A Milwaukee 8-inch Bench Grinder, Model K56Y, serial number 604477SM815, the gap between the abrasive wheel and the work rest measured approximately 1/4 inch on the left and right hand sides. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
170.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
340.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1): The employer did not review the OSHA 300 log to verify that entries were complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies identified. Administrative office; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; the company executive did not ensure that the OSHA 300A Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illness Log was accurate and complete, and/or deficiencies were identified and corrected at the end of the calendar year. Three instances were noted: a. 2013 - OSHA Form 300A, number of cases in blocks (G), (H), (I), and (J); number of days away or restricted duty (K), and (L) not recorded; Injury and illness types partially entered, blocks (2-6) not entered. Form not certified by company executive. b. 2014 - OSHA Form 300A, number of cases in blocks (G), (H), (I), and (J); number of days away or restricted duty (K), and (L) not recorded; Injury and illness types partially entered, blocks (2-6) not entered. Form was certified on 19 February 2014. c. 2015 - OSHA Form 300A, annual average number of employees block does not show the annual average number of employees or the total hours worked by all employees. Number of cases in blocks (G), (H), (I), and (J); number of days away or restricted duty (K), and (L) were not recorded; Injury and illness types partially entered, blocks (2-6) not entered. NAICS code not entered. Form not certified by company executive. This condition leads to inaccurate reporting of injuries and illnesses. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent. Administrative office; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; the company executive did not certify the OSHA Form 300A or equivalent at the end of the calendar year. Three instances were noted: a. 2013 - OSHA Form 300A; was not certified and signed by the company executive. b. 2014 - OSHA Form 300A; was certified on 19 February 2014. c. 2015 OSHA Form 300A; was not certified and signed by the company executive. This condition leads to inaccurate reporting of injuries and illnesses. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-02-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-01-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
22 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. West bay; on or about 29 November 2016 and times prior thereto; the storage area on the mezzanine did not have the maximum safe load limit conspicuously posted. This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard. |
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