OSHA Inspection: FORT WORTH CARRIER CORPORATION

Issued

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1148.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii):     Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replace:    a) In the trailer shop, on or about October 11, 2012 and at times prior to, employees performed MIG welding using a lead that was damaged in that the insulation was severely worn four feet from the welding gun, resulting in an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1147.00 Reduced

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) In the parts room/break area, on or about October 11, 2012 and at times prior to, two extension cords were used to provide receptacles for appliances, resulting in an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) In the trailer shop, on or about October 11, 2012 and at times prior to, the emergency exit door was not identified with a sign, resulting in a life safety hazard.    b) In the parts room/break area, on or about October 11, 2012 and at times prior to, the emergency exit door was not identified with a sign, resulting in a life safety hazard.

Issued

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) In the truck shop, on or about October 11, 2012 and at times prior to, a relocatable power tap (power strip) that was mounted on the leg of a workbench was being used to provide additional receptacles to power portable tools.