OSHA Inspection: BETTER BILT SHEET METAL LLC

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1304.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe boards:  South end of shop area: On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards, while placing and storing material on a mezzanine above the office area that did not have guardrails installed.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1304.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  Shop area: On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from Argon gas cylinders that were unsecured.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1630.00 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:  Westside of shop:  On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using a quad receptacle box without it being installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    Westside of shop:  On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using a quad receptacle box that did not have strain relief to protect conductors from abrasion.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1630.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Southeast corner of shop:  On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while accessing an electrical cabinet with a open circuit breaker slot exposing live parts.    b) Westside wall of shop:  On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while accessing a light switch that had a missing knockout exposing live parts.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose.  In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    Westside wall of shop: On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while plugging in equipment to an outlet that had a missing cover plate exposing electrical conductors.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $978.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  Shop area:  On or about June 8, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using a Lock Former that had damage to the outer insulation of the electrical cord exposing live wires.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 to the building:  South end of shop: On or about June 8, 2017 and at times prior thereto, a load rating was not posted for a mezzanine used for overhead storage above an office area to indicate how much weight could be distributed pound per square foot.