OSHA Inspection: BURNDY CORP.-BETHEL FOUNDRY

Issued

Jul 28, 1993

Abate by

Aug 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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employer did not furnish employment and a place of employement which
was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to:
FOUNDRY: The employer did not ensure that hazardous conditions conducive
to eruptions were eliminated prior to commensing operations. Routine
maintenance and/or safety procedures are recommended by the manufacturer
for the Dura-Line furnance system. And among these recommended procedures
the following maintenance and/or safety procedures are acceptable
abatement
methods:
1. Follow the manufacturer's routine maintenance checklist which refers
to daily, monthly and annual checks for specific equipment within the
furnace system.
2. Post a copy of the manufacturer's safety prcautions in a conspicuous
location so operators and maintenance personnel will be familiar with
them.
3. Ensure that all charging material is dry or free of moisture before
charging the furnace.
4. Use crucibles which are suitable to the materials being used in the
melt. The crucibles should be designed for the materials and
temperatures used.
5. Ensure that the disconnect or ground leak detector bypass is operating
properly. If a leak of molten metal is suspected, cease operation and
empty the furnace.
6. Ensure that conductive crucibles are kept clean. Slag or dross
buildup
in the crucible may cause over-heating and shorten the life of the
crucible.
7. Keep shields, covers and other protective devices in place at all times
to protect employees.
8. Minimize expansion or cracking of the crucible by following the
manufacturer's recommended procedures for the partial dumping of
the furnace.

Issued

Jul 28, 1993

Abate by

Aug 10, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Jul 28, 1993

Abate by

Aug 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced