OSHA Inspection: MC WANE, INC. DBA KENNEDY VALVE

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $50000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of severe burn injuries created by explosions
and fire in the foundry
at the melt deck and furnaces.
a)On or about 12-30-96, Foundry, Melt Deck, at Furnace #3, an explosion
occurred, following charging of the furnace that had not received proper
pre-
heating and inspection, causing numerous fires and burn injuries to two
employees..
b)On or about 01-09-97, Foundry, Melt Deck, at Furnace #2, an explosion
occurred, following charging of furnace that had not received proper pre-
heating and inspection, causing numerous fires.
Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct
each of these hazards are to:
1.Inspect each load of scrap metal as it arrives at the facility to ensure
there are no enclosed casings, fittings, or boxes.
2.Inspect each load as it enters the facility to ensure that there is no
snow or ice within the load.
3.Follow manufacturer's specific instruction for operation and use of the
Vanetta Pre-Heat Oven, including correct loading of the pan, prevent
overloading, correct time of pre-heat, uniform temperature of the
load.
4.Train employees in the correct procedures to operate the Vanetta Pre-
Heat Oven and operations at the melt deck.
5.Provide a warning system for the Melt Shop when the furnaces are to
be charged.
6.Ensure that employees are in protected areas when the furnaces are
to be charged.

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12500.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized
hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the overhead
hoist fail.
a)On or about 12-18-96, Foundry Chipping Room, roll-off conveyor belt line
for chippers and grinders, the pendant controls and/or the functional
operating mechanism, did not prevent the brakes from releasing on the
Ingersoll Rand 1/2-ton overhead hoist.
Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct
each of these hazards are to:
1.Repair/Adjust the braking system so that it holds the load when
controls are released,
and
2Repair/Adjust the pneumatic system to the pendant controls so that
the hoist will hold the load when the controls are released,
and
3. Conduct frequent inspections and perform the required maintenance
following these inspections in accordance with ANSI B30.16-1987 Chap
16-2.
NOTE 1.McWane Inc., dba Kennedy Valve Inc., was previously cited for a
violation
of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard
Occupational Safety and Health Act, Section 5(a)(1), which was contained in
OSHA Inspection Number 113937544, Cit 01, Item 01a, issued on 07-12-95,
with a final order date of 09-23-96, with respect to the workplace located
at
Elmira, NY.

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7500.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12500.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12500.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12500.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $500.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

Issued

1997-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced