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OSHA Inspection: GLOBE METALLURGICAL INC.

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of GLOBE METALLURGICAL INC. in 2401 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY., SELMA, AL 36703 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 107004020.

What this inspection record means

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
GLOBE METALLURGICAL INC.
Site address
2401 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY.
City
SELMA
State
AL
ZIP
36703
Mailing
2401 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY, SELMA, AL 36703

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
Y

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
000000
SIC code (legacy)
3339
Employees
80
Ownership type
A
Industry flags
Manufacturing health.

Citations

6 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 1991
Abate by
Apr 22, 1991
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $6,000

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 of likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) On or about 9/12/90, employees were exposed to the hazard of fire
and/or explosion while engaged in harvesting silicon carbide from
an electrical induction furnace. Complete plans of remodeling
existing equipment, sequence of operations and specifications were
not submitted for approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to have plans drawn and show detail for approval
to the authority having jurisdiction, such as the stipulated by National
Fire Protection Association, NFPA, Number 86, 1985 Edition, and
subsequent updated NFPA 86, Section 1.5 Approval, Plans and
Specifications. essential elements for this procedure would include:
1) Have plans drawn and show all essential details as to locations,
construction, ventilation, piping and electrical safety equipment.
2) Provide wiring diagrams and sequence of operations for all safety
controls.
3) If deviations are made from the referenced standard, special
permission is required from authority having jurisdiction.
4) Ensure that all wiring in and around furnaces is in accordance with
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 where it may be required to provide
greater safety of the installation under the code, and it shall meet
with the approval of all parties having jurisdiction.
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $6000.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 1991
Abate by
Apr 22, 1991
Penalty
Initial $1,000

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 of likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to emloyees in that employees were exposed to:
a) On or about 9/12/90, employees were exposed to the hazard of
fire and/or explosion while engaged in harvesting silicon carbide
from an electrical induction furnace. Employees were not thoroughly
trained as to the nature of the hazards and conditions involved in
this process.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to establish and enforce an adequate training
program such as that stipulated by National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA, Number 86, 1985 Edition and subsequent updated NFPA 86 Editions;
Section 1-6 Operator and Maintenance Personnel Training, essential
elements of the training program would include:
1) Thoroughly instruct and train all personnel under supervision of
experienced person(s).
2) Reqiure personnel to demonstrate an understanding of the equipment
and it's operation to assure knowledge of and practice of safe
operating procedures.
3) Establish regular retraining and testing to maintain a high level
of proficiency and effectiveness.
4) Provide employees access to operating instructions at all times.
5) Operator training shall include, where applicable, combustion of
fuel-air mixtures, expolosion hazards, sources of ignition, functions
of control and safety devices, handling of special atmospheres and
the handling and processing of hazardous materials.
6) The equipment manufacturer shall provide operating instructions.
These shall include: schematic piping and wiring diagrams, start-up
procedures, shut down procedures, emergency procedures including
those occasioned by loss of special atmospheres, electric power, or
other essential utilities and maintenance procedures.
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 1991
Abate by
Apr 22, 1991
Penalty
Initial $1,000

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:
a) On or about 9/21/90, employees were exposed to the hazard
of fire and or explosion while engaged in harvesting silicon
carbide from an electrical induction furnace. Employes performing
welding on electrical induction furnace and parts thereof, were
not certified to perform such work.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to have certified welders perform the welding,
such as that stipulated by American Welding Society QC3-89.
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 1991
Abate by
Apr 22, 1991
Penalty
Initial $1,000

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:
A) ON OR ABOUT 9/21/90, EMPLOYEES WERE EXPOSED TO THE HAZARD OF FIRE
AND/OR EXPLOSION WHILE ENGAGED IN HARVESTING SILICON CARBIDE FROM
AN ELECTRICAL INDUCTION FURNACE. MONITORING WAS NOT PERFORMED FOR
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS THAT WAS CREATED BY A MIXTURE OF PULVERIZED COAL
AND SILICA. ELECTRICAL INDUCTION FURNACE OPERATING AT A TEMPERATURE
OF 2440 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WILL IGNITE AT A
TEMPERATURE OF 1128 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO INSTALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS THAT
STIPULATED BY NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, NFPA, NUMBER 86,
1985 EDITION, AND SUBSEQUENT UPDATE 86 EDITION, CHAPTER 4, SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATION WHICH STIPULATES:
1) FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY, CONSIDERATION SHALL BE
GIVEN TO THE SUPERVISION AND/OR MONITORING OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY
CAUSE, OR MAY LEAD TO, A REAL OR POTENTIAL HAZARD ON ANY
INSTALLATION.
2) ALL SAFETY DEVICES SHALL BE LISTED FOR THE SERVICE INTENDED. SAFETY
DEVICES SHALL BE APPLIED AND INSTALLED WITH ESTABLISHED SAFE
PRACTICES AND MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
3) FUEL-FIRED UNITS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED SAFE PRACTICES.
4) SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS SHALL EXTEND TO ALLIED EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER
PROXIMATE EQUIPMENT, TO AVOID ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORY HAZARDS.
ABATEMENT OF THIS HAZARD COULD INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF SAFETY
EQUIPMENT WITH AN AUTOMATIC CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING SYSTEM, AN
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARM DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN IN THE EVENT
OF POTENTIAL AUTOIGNITION OF COMBUSTIL GAS MIXTURE(S).
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 1991
Abate by
Apr 22, 1991
Penalty
Initial $1,000

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:
A) ON OR ABOUT 9/21/90, EMPLOYEES ARE EXPOSED TO THE HAZARD OF FIRE
AND/OR EXPLOSION WHILE ENGAGED IN HARVESTING SILICON CARBIDE. A
WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WAS NOT IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT CORROSION OF
INTEGRAL PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTRICAL
INDUCTION FURNACE.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO INSTALL A WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TO PREVENT
CORROSION AND PROVIDE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF SUCH A SYSTEM, SUCH AS THAT
STIPULATED BY STANDARD HANDBOOK FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, SEVENTH
EDITION, CHAPTER 9. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WOULD
INCLUDE:
1) REMOVAL OF SUSPENDED SOLIDS.
2) CHEMICAL TREATMENT FOR REMOVAL OF HARDNESS.
3) CATION EXCHANGE FOR REMOVAL OF HARDNESS.
4) DEMINERALIZATION FOR COMPLETE REMOVAL OF DISSOLVED SOLIDS.
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

1910.132 A

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 1991
Abate by
Apr 22, 1991
Penalty
Initial $1,000
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 107004020.

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