OSHA Inspection: NWBS, INC.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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) Production Facilities: On or about August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, authorized maintenance employees performing maintenance work on plant equipment did not have basic knowledge of what "Authorized Employee" means, their duties, and that they had been designated "Authorized Employees" by the company.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage:   a) Electrical Test Panel located on the outside South wall of the painting building: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto employees were using a 220 volt electrical test panel with hard wired flexible cords that were not protected from damage to test new modular building electrical systems.       Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:   a) Door Shop: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using a pedestal mounted drill press without the faceplate mounted over the operating switch, exposing energized parts to the operator.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Outside corner of the main production building South overhead door: On August 21, and times prior thereto, employees were using a flexible cord and cord cap, instead of fixed wiring to energize outside lighting.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:   a) Floor deck plumbing rough-in building: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using flexible electrical cords to power portable tools that were not securely installed in the strain relief device on the cord caps.      Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:     a) Electrical Test Panel located on the outside South wall of the painting building: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto employees were using a 220 volt electrical test panel to test new modular building electrical systems without any written Lock Out Tag Out procedure for the use of the test panel.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign did not have the word "Exit" in plainly legible letters not less that six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide:    a) First Main Production Bay West Exit: On August 21, 2013 and times prior thereto, employees were working in a production area that did not have the exit door marked legibly.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine designed for fixed location was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   a) Door Shop: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using a pedestal mounted drill press that was not anchored to the floor.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a): Each jack used constantly or intermittently at a single locality was not thoroughly inspected at least once every six months:   a) Production Plant: On August 21, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees were using hydraulic bottle jacks, that had not been thoroughly inspected at least once every six months, to stabilize the modular steel frames during construction of the buildings.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.