MEADVILLE, PA — 2002-03-21 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: MEADVILLE FORGING COMPANY

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2002-03-21 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MEADVILLE FORGING COMPANY in 15309 BALDWIN STREET EXTENSION, MEADVILLE, PA 16335 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 303708754.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: MEADVILLE FORGING COMPANY
Site address: 15309 BALDWIN STREET EXTENSION
City: MEADVILLE
State: PA
ZIP: 16335
Mailing: P.O. BOX 459, MEADVILLE, PA 16335

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: Y

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2002-03-21 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2002-09-04 00:00:00
Case closed: 2002-11-13 00:00:00
Last modified: 2007-03-13 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2011-10-14 16:38:47

Establishment context

NAICS code: 000000
SIC code (legacy): 3312
Employees: 300
Ownership type: A

Citations

16 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Sep 6, 2002
Abate by: Oct 24, 2002
Penalty: Initial $1,125 · Current $800 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 potentially exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the ignition
of natural gas leaks
because a flexible gas supply hose and manual shut-off valve were not
configured properly:
a.) Forklift Maintenance Area Truck Dock Bay #4 -  A space heating unit
was being
utilized to heat the Truck Dock Bay and was connected to the building's
natural gas
piping via a flexible hose.  From the natural gas valve on the wall of the
bay by the stairs,
the flexible gas supply hose was routed along the wall, then down the
wall, and across the
floor to the unit.  The flexible gas supply hose and manual shut-off valve
were not
installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code and ANSI 10.10 -
1990 in that:
(1) The manual shut-off valve on the wall was not equipped with a handle
or other
equally effective means to shut-off the flow of gas  (2) The flexible gas
supply hose was
not listed/labeled for use with natural gas (3) The portion of the
flexible gas supply hose
that was routed across the floor was not protected from damage which could
potentially
be caused by forklift tines and/or tires.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
the
hazard are to comply with applicable requirements noted in ANSI
A10.10-1990 ~ Safety
Requirements for Spaced heating Devices - Section 7 & NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1-1999 ~
National Fuel Gas Code Section 5.5
Manual Shut-off Valve:
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) Sections 5.5.4 requires the
manual
shut-off valve to be plainly marked and located within 6-feet of the
equipment served.
Hose & Hose Connections:
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) Sections 5.5.1 & 5.5.2
requires gas
utilization equipment to be connected to the buildings piping with listed
hose and hose
connectors.  ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.11 requires hoses and fittings to be
the correct type
for the fuel that is utilized by the heating unit.
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) Sections 5.5.2 & 5.5.3
requires gas
hose to be the minium practical length and not pass through walls,
partitions, ceilings, or
floors.  ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.9 & 7.3.16 requires the hose and fittings
to be protected
against damage and located to minimize damage.  ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.10
requires
the total run of the hose to be short as practicable and not exceed
25-feet.
ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.15 prohibits the used of slip-end connectors and
ring keepers.
ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.14 requires the hose to be securely connected to
fittings via a
mechanical method.   ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.13 requires all hose
connectors to be able
to withstand a pull test of 400 pounds without experiencing leakage.

Recent events (2)

2002-09-10 00:00:00 — I (S) $800.00
2002-09-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1125.00

1910.37 F06

Serious Gravity 01 1 instance 10 exposed

Issued: Sep 6, 2002
Abate by: Oct 24, 2002
Penalty: Initial $1,125 · Current $800 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2002-09-10 00:00:00 — I (S) $800.00
2002-09-06 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1125.00

1910.37 Q01

Serious Gravity 01 2 instances 30 exposed

Issued: Sep 6, 2002
Abate by: Oct 24, 2002