OSHA Inspection: GUAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,754 · Current $3,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(14): Sling(s) were used without having affixed and legible identification markings:  a. In the warehouse electrical shop area: The synthetic sling used to hold the electric AC motor from a US Naval supply ship was not identified or marked with required information. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   b. In the warehouse structural shop area: The synthetic sling used to hold the manifold from a US Naval supply ship was not identified or marked with required information. Employees were exposed to struck-by-hazards.   c. In the warehouse fabrication shop area: The synthetic sling used to hold the pully from a US Naval supply ship was not identified or marked with required information. Employees were exposed to struck-by-hazards.

Issued

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  a. In the warehouse electrical shop area: The synthetic sling used to hold the electric AC motor from a US Naval supply ship was torn and frayed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.   b. In the warehouse structural shop area: The synthetic sling used to hold the manifold from a US Naval supply ship was torn and frayed. Employees were exposed to struck-by-hazards.   c. In the warehouse fabrication shop area: The synthetic sling used to hold the pully from a US Naval supply ship was torn and frayed. Employees were exposed to struck-by-hazards.

Issued

Mar 9, 2022

Abate by

Mar 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,324 · Current $6,527 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:  In the warehouse fabrication area: A Manford milling machine used by employees for part repair and fabrication was not equipped with a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.

Issued

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,458 · Current $5,221 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  In the warehouse fabrication shop area: Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders that were not in use, were stored together. Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Mar 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,754 · Current $3,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  In the warehouse electrical shop area: The electrical box providing power to an industrial fan was uncovered. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Mar 9, 2022

Abate by

Mar 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $3,916 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  In the warehouse QC office: A flexible cord was run through the wall to mount an outlet on the outside. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.