HARRISON, AR ·
OSHA Inspection: PACE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of PACE INDUSTRIES, INC. in 513 NORTH HWY. 62-65 BY-PASS, HARRISON, AR 72601 (NAICS 331521). OSHA activity number 305925190.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PACE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 513 NORTH HWY. 62-65 BY-PASS
- City
- HARRISON
- State
- AR
- ZIP
- 72601
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 1198, HARRISON, AR 72601
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (N)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331521
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3363
- Employees
- 600
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing health.
Citations
44 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
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 the employer had not implemented measures to prevent employees form entering the hazardous zones around the reverbatory melt furnaces exposing employees to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum or partially solidified aluminum: a.At Central Melt West, measures were not taken to prevent employees from entering the hazardous zones around reverbatory furnaces #5-8. Entry into the area was not restricted to authorized employees. A main aisle was located adjacent to furnaces #5 and 8. Employees entering the hazardous zone were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum and partially solidified aluminum. b.At Central Melt, measures were not taken to prevent employees from entering the hazardous zones around reverbatory furnaces #5-8. Entry into the area was not restricted to authorized employees. A main aisle was located adjacent to furnaces #5 and 8. Employees entering the hazardous zone were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum and partially solidified aluminum. Feasible abatement methods could include but are not limited to: 1.Implement measures to prevent employees from entering the hazardous zones around reverbatory furnaces. 2.As recommended by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI Z241.2, paragraph E.5.2.4.1, designate the area extending from the edge of each furnace to a distance of approximately 20 feet or 5 times the diameter of the crucible (whichever is greater) radially from the center of the furnace as a hazardous zone. Outline the border of the hazardous zone with a physical barrier. 3.Designate the same safety area as described above with entrance into the area limited to authorized employees performing authorized tasks. Outline the border of the restricted area with yellow lines on the floor and signs posted to indicate that only authorize employees wearing appropriate personal protective equipment shall enter the hazardous area. 4.As outlined by ANSI Z241.2, designate which employees will be authorized to enter the hazardous zone around the furnaces. Specify the tasks for which each of these employees will be responsible. Restrict access to the hazardous zone to the authorized entrants and allow them to enter only to perform the designated authorized tasks. 5.Ensure that all authorized personnel, including furnace tenders, stay out of the hazardous zone around the furnace as much as possible.6.Develop, implement and enforce written procedures that include which employees are authorized to enter the zone and specify what personal protective equipment will be worn in the hazardous zone. Disclaimers: The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all castes. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate abatement method.
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 17, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
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 stepping or falling into the production furnace metal wells containing molten aluminum: Maintenance employees stood on the gas and electric production furnaces while performing maintenance and service work on items such as but not limited to furnace components and automatic ladles. a.On or about December 12, 2002, a maintenance employee stood on gas production furnace #8 at die cast machine #8 with one foot on the edge or lip of the metal well containing molten metal and one foot on the die cast machine. The employee was exposed to the hazard of stepping or falling into the molten metal. b.On or about the week of December 8, 2002, a maintenance employee stood on top of an electric production furnace at die cast machine #4 to work on the automatic ladle. The employee was exposed to the hazard of stepping or falling into the molten metal. c.On or about December 14, 2002, a maintenance employee stood on top of a electric production furnace at die cast machine #14 to work on the automatic ladle. The employee was exposed to the hazard of stepping or falling into the molten metal. d.On or about January 13, 2003 a maintenance employee stood on top of an electric production furnace at die cast machine #32 to work on the automatic ladle. The employee was exposed to the hazard of stepping or falling into the molten metal. e.In early January, 2003, a maintenance employee stood on top of a gas production furnace at die cast machine #8 to replace the thermocouple and ignitor. The employee was exposed to the hazard of stepping or falling into the molten metal. Feasible abatement methods could include but are not limited to: 1.Provide a mobile ladder stand or platform to be used when working on furnaces so that employees would not need to stand on top of the furnaces. Provide a cover that can be placed over the metal well that would provide insulation from the heat and prevent the employees from contacting the molten metal. 2.Provide a cover that can be placed over the molten metal well that will support the weight of the employees and provide insulation from the heat. Secure the cover so that it will not move or slide off of the metal well. Disclaimers:The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate abatement method. Step 1:As an interim measure, do not allow employees to stand or perform work on furnace tops or automatic ladles with molten aluminum in the wells of the furnaces. Step 2:Submit to the Area Director a detailed written plan of abatement including engineering controls designed by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) that will provide a means for employees to access the furnace tops and automatic ladle to perform work. Include a review of the engineering controls by an independent third party. Step 3:Train employees in the use of the engineering controls. Step 4:Implement the engineering controls.
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1350.00
- · Z (S) $1350.00
1910.36 G02
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1350.00
- · Z (S) $1350.00
1910.37 A02
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1350.00
- · Z (S) $1350.00
1910.106 D05 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.95 I02 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $2,250 · Current $2,250
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $2250.00
- · Z (S) $2250.00
1910.95 I03
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.95 K03 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.95 K03 II
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.95 K03 III
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.106 E02 IIB2
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 17, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1350.00
- · Z (S) $1350.00
1910.110 F02 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $2,250 · Current $2,250
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $2250.00
- · Z (S) $2250.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 9, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.252 B02 III
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1350.00
- · Z (S) $1350.00
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $3,150 · Current $3,100 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $3100.00
- · Z (S) $3150.00
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 F05 II
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 H02 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 H02 II
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 H02 III
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 H03 I
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 H03 II
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.1200 H03 III
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.36 G02
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1350.00
- · Z (S) $1350.00
1910.37 A02
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S) $4500.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $4500.00
- · Z (S) $4500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $63,000
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (W) $63000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000
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 exposed to contact with molten aluminum, partially solidified aluminum and hot surfaces such as dies and castings were wearing synthetic clothing that would readily ignite, melt and stick to the skin. The employer provided employees with uniforms made from a 65 polyester/35% cotton blended fabric: a.Die cast operators performing activities such as but not limited to hand ladling molten metal, operating the die cast machines, removing castings from the die space, changing dies and walking or working in areas where bull ladles were transporting molten aluminum were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum, partially solidified aluminum and hot surfaces. While performing these activities they were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric. The employees were also wearing personal clothing items made of synthetic fabrics such as but not limited to nylon jackets. b.Trim press operators performing activities such as but not limited to hand charging the gas production furnaces, cleaning the gas and electric production furnaces, operating the die cast machines,removing castings from the die space, changing dies and walking or working in areas where bull ladles were transporting molten aluminum were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum, partially solidified aluminum and hot surfaces. While performing these activities they were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric. The employees were also wearing personal clothing items made of synthetic fabrics such as but not limited to nylon jackets. c.Transient personnel such as but not limited to floaters, quality control, shipping and receiving personnel, process control, management employees, office personnel, and the safety and environmental engineer performing such activities as walking or performing job tasks in the vicinity of the die cast machines and furnaces, operating the die cast machines,removing castings from the die space, changing dies and walking or working in areas where bull ladles were transporting molten aluminum were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum, partially solidified aluminum and hot surfaces. While performing these activities they were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric. The employees were also wearingpersonal clothing items made of synthetic fabrics such as but not limited to jackets. d.Maintenance employees performing activities such as walking or performing maintenance or service work on or around the die cast machines, central melt furnaces and production furnaces, hand dipping molten aluminum out of the production furnaces and walking or working in areas where bull ladles were transporting molten aluminum were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum, partially solidified aluminum and hot surfaces. While performing these activities they were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric. The employees were also wearing personal clothing items made of synthetic fabrics such as but not limited to jackets. e.Central Melt management employees performing activities such as but not limited to fluxing, raking, slagging dross, mixing scrap into the melt, charging, hauling metal and replacing arch doors were exposed to the hazard of contact with molten aluminum, partially solidified aluminum and hot surfaces. While performing these activities they were not required to wear clothing made of fabrics containing only natural fibers such as but not limited to 100cotton or wool. The employees were wearing uniforms supplied by the employer that were made from a 65polyester/35cotton blended fabric. The employees were also wearing personal clothing items made of synthetic fabrics such as but not limited to jackets. Feasible abatement methods could include but are not limited to: 1.Require employees to wear clothing made of fabric that is made of natural fibers such as 100cotton or wool. Disclaimers: The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate abatement method.
Recent events (2)
- · F (W) $63000.00
- · Z (W) $63000.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000
Recent events (2)
- · F (U) $63000.00
- · Z (W) $63000.00
1910.136 A
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 10, 2003
- Penalty
- Initial $49,500 · Current $7,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $7000.00
- · Z (W) $49500.00
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.134 D01 III
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.134 F01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.134 K01
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.134 K06
- Issued
- Jun 5, 2003
- Abate by
- Jul 1, 2003
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
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