| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2018-07-16
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| Case Closed |
2020-08-19
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1345102 |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-07 |
| Current Penalty |
3547.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6047.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-09-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: a. On June 6, 2018, in the upper shop, full and empty oxygen cylinders were stored near full and empty fuel gas cylinders, exposing employees to a fire hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-17 |
| Current Penalty |
3547.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6047.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-09-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a. On June 7, 2018, in the upper shop, a power cord was plugged into an outlet that had a broken cover, exposing employees to a 220 volts electrical hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-17 |
| Current Penalty |
284.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
284.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-09-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. On June 7, 2018, in the upper shop, the power cord to the machine did not have strain relief, exposing the inner insulation. Suwannee Iron Works was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1066308, citation number 1, item number 8 and was affirmed as a final order on November 30, 2015 with respect to a workplace located at 22618 CR 49, Obrien, Florida 32071. |
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2015-08-11
|
| Case Closed |
2017-08-02
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
986293 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a. On or about August 15, 2015, the employer was using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe to transport air with a pressure of an approximated 110 pounds per square inch (psi) to operate equipment thoughout the workshop. The PVC piping was not approved for use with compressed air and could fail or rupture, exposing employees to laceration and punctured hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a. On or about August 11, 2015, employees who were required to use the N95 respirators were not medically evaluated as required, exposing employees to health hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a. On or about August 11, 2015, employees who were required to use the N95 respirators were not fit tested prior to usage, exposing employees to health hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: a. On or about August 11, 2015, employees did not receive formal training from the employer that would identify, minimize and control hazards associated with using the respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck: a. On or about August 11, 2015, employees had not received powered industrial truck training that consisted of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee) and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 I09 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9): Synthetic web sling was not immediately removed from service for having snags, cuts and tears: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the workshop area, the synthetic slings (choker) used to hoist manufactured material was frayed and damaged, thereby exposing employees to a collapse hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the workshop area, a 2209-01-XL Delta bench grinder did not have a work rest attached, exposing employees to the danger zone during the operating cycle. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the workshop area, a 2209-01-XL Delta bench grinder did not have a (tongue) guard attached, exposing employees to the danger zone during the operating cycle. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that the strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the workshop area, the electrical cord that supplied power to the K2416-1, Lincoln power MIG did not have strain relief, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01009C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): a. On or about August 11, 2015, the workshop area, a 2209-01-XL Delta bench grinder was not visually inspected, in that the grounding pin was missing, exposing employees to an electrical hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
700.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate: a. On or about August 11, 2015, in the workshop area, the storage room where metal components were stored had material loaded above the area, thereby exposing employees to a collapse hazard, in that the area had not been load tested. b. On or about August 11, 2015, in the workshop area, the storage room had an office established over the area, thereby exposing employees to a collapse hazard, in that the area had not been load tested. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C04 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the workshop area, two portable fire extinguishers were not fully charged and operable, thereby exposing employees to a fire hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02003A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the employer did not develop, implement or maintain a hazardous communication program as required. |
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| Citation ID |
02003B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the employer did not provide information on hazardous chemicals in the work area prior to their initial assignment or as new chemicals were introduced into the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02003C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-12-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: a. On or about August 11, 2015, the employer did not train employees in labeling, safety data sheets and how to obtain the appropriate hazard information on chemicals. |
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