OSHA cited that SPS New England with 11 suspected of serious violations of safety after an explosion from July 15 to Salisbury, mass., who injured worker company maintenance facility. Contractor in construction based on Salisbury is faced with a total of $44,000 in proposed penalties, mainly for gaps in welding procedures and safeguards.
An employee carrying out welding on a pontoon boat when the hot work ignited vapour in the Interior of the boat. OSHA has concluded that the vessel had not been properly ventilated for inflammable gases escape before welding; Welding was executed in the presence of an explosive atmosphere. guards had not set up to restrict heat, sparks and slag; fuels were not properly protected; an area of welding and procedures had not been established. permission was not obtained for welding; a fire watch was not provided. nobody does had been designated to authorize and supervise welding. and the work area had not adequately inspected prior. In addition, there are electrical hazards arising from the welding cables damaged and an extension without foundation.
"This incident shows graphically what can, and sometimes when appropriate welding preparations and procedures are not followed, said Jeffrey a. Erskine, Director of OSHA area for Essex and Middlesex counties in Massachusetts." While it is pleased that this worker had been killed, he was needlessly injured. This incident should be reached. »
A quote from serious is issued when substantial likelihood that the death or serious injury could result from a risk that the employer knew or ought to have known. Information on welding, cutting and soldering the hazards and protective measures are available online at http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/weldingcuttingbrazing/index.html.
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