OSHA Inspection: LOS ANGELES BOILER WORKS, INC.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3298.00 · Current $1979.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:    On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, at the paint areas Industrial Thinner having flashpoint of 49 degrees F was dispensed into a smaller container without being effectively grounded and bonded to electrically interconnect the containers exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii): Where practicable, combustible materials were not relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the cutting or welding operation work site or if relocation of combustible materials were impractical were not protected with flame proofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains:    On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, at the paint area employees were permitted to perform cutting operation within 35 feet from combustible materials without flame proofed protection provided.  The employees were exposed to fire hazard.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4398.00 · Current $2639.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(i): Crane(s) equipped with a power traveling mechanism were not provided with a gong or other effective warning signal:    On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior to, in the cutting building overhead cranes  operated by a remote control device to lift heavy steel parts were not provided with the means to warn employees working in the areas when the cranes were on the move.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not being inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:    On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, at the facility overhead cranes  were being used without having monthly inspection conducted.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5497.00 · Current $3298.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:     On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees were allowed to operate machines that were found not having guards provided, including but not limited to the following instances:     1) At the press area in the head department, a press being used was not properly guarded to prevent other employees in the areas from exposing to point-of-operation while in operation.     2) At the iron-worker machine area in the head department, an iron-worker machine being used without guards provided.      3) At the flue press area, a flue press having moving parts was not properly guarded to prevent employees exposing to the moving parts during operation.    Employees were exposed to possible amputation and/or crushing hazards.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3298.00 · Current $1979.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the head department employees were allowed to use compressed air nozzles for cleaning purpose which was not the type that would reduce the pressure to below 30 p.s.i.  The employees were exposed to skin and eye injury.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in west end aisleway area water on the floor exposed employees to slip and fall hazards.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1): Exit routes were not kept free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations:   On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, propane cylinders were observed stored outside next to the fire exit door in the shipping department exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed:   On or about June 13, 2018, and at times prior thereto, in the cutting building materials and/or equipment were stored on the floors obstructing fire exit routes exposing employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

2018-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of part 1904 records by establishments with 20 or more employees, but less than 250 employee. The establishment had 20 or more employees at some time during the previous calendar year, and this part required the establishment to keep records, but the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:          On or about June 12, 2018, at the establishment the employer was found not submitting the OSHA Form 300A electronically for the year 2016 and 2017.