OSHA Inspection: THE TAYLOR & FENN COMPANY

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 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 falling loads and/or molten metal:
In the following locations, overhead cranes and hoists were not maintained
in a safe condition:
A.Cleaning Room:
1.Three Ingersoll Rand 5 tons hoist were used on the same overhead crane
bridge rail.
The hoists were not identified. The wire rope on the middle hoist had
excessive wear.
The wire rope on the end hoist near shipping had excessive wear.
2.Wheelabrator Skip Hoist:  Both of the wire ropes provided on the skip
hoist showed
excessive wear.
3.The lower sheave guard provided on the hoist at the Table Blast Machine
was
broken,
exposing the in-running nip points on one side of the block.
B.Basement Sand Mixing Area:  The wire rope on the right side of the skip
hoist had worn
at the bucket connection. A "helper" rope of a smaller diameter had been
added using
a single wire rope clip. The main hoist ropes on either side were secured
to the bucket
using only two wire rope clips.
C.Large Core Room:  The wire rope on the fourth hoist on the crane system
had excessive
wear.  Also, the four hoists were not labeled.
D.Mold Line 330. Pinlift:  There were five hoists on the crane system
which were not
labeled. The wire ropes provided on the first three hoists had excessive
wear.  The hooks
provided on the first and third hoists had excessive wear.
E.Melt Department:
1.The markings on the pendant control for the Tundish Ladle crane had worn
off.
2.The hook provided on the hoist for the 500 pound furnace was partially
melted through
at the chain connection.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
corect the hazard is:
1.Continue inspecting the cranes and hoists on a yearly basis.
2.Develop and implement a program of monthly, documented, inspections on
the cranes
and hoists, including but not limited to the wire ropes, hooks and brakes.
3.Perform all needed maintenance and repairs in a timely manner.
4.Maintain all crane/hoist controls markings and provide effective
training to all operators
in daily inspections and safe operation of cranes.

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Oct 7, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 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 fire and/or explosion hazards
due to the lack of protective devices on natural gas and/or compressed air
piping:
A.Cleaning Room:  Protective equipment was not provided on natural
gas/compressed air torches used in
the welding booths to preheat castings.
B.Melt Department:  Protective equipment was not provided on the natural
gas/compressed air torches
used to preheat ladels.
C.Small Core Room:  A Dayton gas fired heater was provided at the
stationary core dryer.  The gas
hose was more than 6 feet long.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard is:
1.Provide protective devices on torch outlets to provide backflow
prevention
and flash arresting
capabilities.
2.Ensure that all stationary gas fired heaters have six feet or less of
hose and that shut-off valves are
provided at all piping connections.
3.Develop and implement a program of regular inspections on gas hose
throughout the shop and replace
the hose as needed.

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 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 crushing hazards:
Third Floor, Scrap Crane Area:  A seat belt was not provided on the Hyster
forktruck.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard is to provide
a seatbelt on the forktruck and require that it be used when the truck is
being operatd.
Abatement Certification is Not Required

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Penalty

Initial $637 · Current $319 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Mar 18, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Mar 18, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Sep 30, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 24, 2004

Penalty

Initial $637 · Current $319 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Mar 18, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Mar 18, 2004

Penalty

Initial $637 · Current $319 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 24, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 24, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Oct 7, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Penalty

Initial $637 · Current $319 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Mar 18, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Penalty

Initial $637 · Current $319 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Aug 16, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004

Issued

May 28, 2004

Abate by

Jun 3, 2004