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Standard Cited: 19100252 B02 III General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 897178.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $60,500.00
Current Penalty: $60,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 09/18/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | A: Amendment | 04/29/2014 | $60,500.00 | 09/18/2013 | Willful | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2013 | $30,250.00 | 09/18/2013 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2013 | $60,500.00 | 09/18/2013 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Protection from arc welding rays. Where the work permits, the welder should be enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate goggles. The employer does not protect each employee from arc welding rays by providing workers or other persons adjacent to welding areas noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields. a) This most recently occurred on March 21, 2013, in the facility, workers and other employees adjacent to welding areas, such as but not limited to, the aisle next to the welding station by the door leading to the lunchroom and the welding stations along the main aisle of the welding bays, are not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields. To abate this hazard in the future, the employer must ensure that noncombustible screens or shields are provided and maintained in welding areas. This employer has been cited for this practice that included: Hoist Liftruck Mfg, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 310176268, citation 1, item 2, issued on September 20, 2007, and became final order on about November 7, 2007, with respect to a workplace located at 6499 W. 65th Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638, and OSHA inspection number 424535, citation 2, item 3, issued on September 28, 2012, and became final order on or about October 29, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 6499 W. 65th Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638 Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how noncombustible screens or shields will be provided and maintained in welding areas.